If you want to say which is the most popular city in the country now,
Xi’an is definitely on the list.
Since the end of last year, Xi’an has become the “Three Treasures of Douyin” alongside Seagrass Dance and Piggy Page.
This year, with the launch of “The Twelve Hours of Chang’an”, the weather and historical and cultural themed tourism of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, which is the label of Xi’an city, is even more popular.
In the 2018 city image short video broadcast data released by Douyin, Xi’an surpassed Wuhan, Chengdu, and beat Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou to become the second most popular city in the country.
According to Ctrip data, in early July, the search volume of air tickets to Xi’an increased by more than 200% year-on-year at the peak time; Xi’an Museum has the same models of Huren figurines, lady figurines, gold-plated walking dragon “fire alarm clock” and Tang Chang’an city model in the play. In the past week, the number of page views has increased by 23.29% month-on-month.
According to the “2019 Xi’an Travel Guide” released by Mafengwo, the popularity of tourism in Xi’an has increased by 22% since the episode was broadcast for a week.
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How did Xi’an become an internet celebrity city?
Answer: Xi’an should have been an Internet celebrity city.
The city of Xi’an, bordering the Weihe River in the north and the Qinling Mountains in the south, was once the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, and more than ten dynasties successively established their capitals here.
Looking at the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, Chang’an City, as the first international metropolis with a population of more than one million in the ancient world, has a very inclusive and open attitude.
To this day, we can still feel the all-encompassing China taste of this ancient city in some corners of the city.
In addition to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum that everyone is familiar with, Muslim Street, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ming City Wall, Drum Tower… There are also some beautiful scenery, which are still inextricably linked with Chang’an City of the Tang Dynasty. If you want to touch the city’s thick The history and the glory of Chang’an, these places cannot be missed.
1. Huaqing Palace
Tang Minghuang and Concubine Yang made an oath in the Huaqing Palace to “be a lovebird in the sky and a branch in the earth”. Since then, this lingering love story has moved countless generations.
“Looking back, a smile is full of beauty, and the six palaces are colorless. The spring cold gives a bath to Huaqing Pool, and the hot spring water is smooth and smooth.” This largest palace in the Tang Dynasty is famous both at home and abroad for the love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Concubine Yang.
With all the victories of mountains and rivers and the blessing of unique hot springs, Huaqing Palace has become an official retreat for rulers of all dynasties to feast and enjoy. During Xuanzong’s period, it was officially named “Huaqing Palace” by taking the poetic meaning of “hot springs gushing from waves, Huaqing swaying evil but hard to grow old”.
The story of “Song of Everlasting Sorrow” has been sung to this day, and many people still believe that as long as there is love in their hearts, there will be no parting.
Huaqing Palace Tips
Opening hours: peak season: March 1-November 30 07:00-19:00
Low season: December 1st to the end of February next year 07:30-18:00
Address: No. 3 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province
2. Leyouyuan
“Xiang Wan felt unwell, so I drove to Guyuan. The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it’s just near dusk.” In the Tang Dynasty, this was the highest place in Chang’an City. Boarding Leyouyuan in the evening, it seems that I can watch the same sunset as Li Shangyin.
In the south of Leyouyuan, there are Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Qujiang Pond. In the past, there were Qinglong Temple ruins and Tang Shengping Pavilion. There are also Kukai Monument and Memorial Hall in the ruins, and many rare cherry blossoms are planted. Now it is a good place for people to go out in spring. .
Qujiangfang, which is next to Qujiang Pool, was once the main tourist place for the royal family and nobles at that time. On the south bank of Qujiang Pool, there is also the Royal Royal Garden Furong Garden.
Leyouyuan Tips
Address: No. 123, Xiyan Road, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province
Recommended attractions: Qinglong Temple Ruins, Tang Shengping Pavilion, Kukai Monument
3. Tongji Square
Tongjifang was not the most prosperous city square in the Tang Dynasty. In the “Tang Dynasty Two Beijing City Square Research”, there are only more than 70 characters about Tongjifang.
But now, the dazzling luminous pearl of Xi’an City – Datang Everbright City is located here. The bustling and prosperous scene that has been shining for thousands of years can be glimpsed here.
Address: West of Qujiang New District
4. Daming Palace
Daming Palace is the main palace of the Great Tang Empire, the political center and national symbol of the Tang Dynasty. It is the largest of the three main palaces in Chang’an City of the Tang Dynasty, the “Three Inner Palaces” (Daming Palace, Taiji Palace, and Xingqing Palace). It is called “Dong Nei”. Here you can enjoy the restored miniature landscape of Daming Palace, watch the IMAX 3D film “Legend of Daming Palace”, and experience archaeological excavation and restoration of cultural relics.
Address: Taihua South Road, Weiyang District, Xi’an
5. Shaanxi History Museum
There are too many treasures in the Shaanxi History Museum. If you want to understand the history of the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, you might as well come here first and listen to these treasures tell about the past rise and fall of this ancient city.
Address: No. 91, Xiaozhai East Road, Xi’an
Someone once said, “Xi’an is a door of history, when you open it, you can see the prosperity of the millennium”. At the same time, Xi’an is also a modern city, allowing you to travel freely between the ancient and the trendy.
Whether you want to find Chang’an in your dream, or want to experience Changhenge, Yushanyuan Shaanxi cuisine and the boldness of this northwest city, it is worth your visit again and again.
