Xian, formerly called Chang An, is the capital of Shanxi Province
and the biggest city in northwest China. With a history of over 3000 years, Xian served as
China's earliest capital for eleven dynasties, including the Western Zhou, the Qin, the
Western Han, the Sui and the Tang dynasties, for a period of 1180 years, longer than any
other. It was also the starting point of the renowed Silk Road, the main trade route
between China, central Asia and Europe.
Airport Information
- Name of airport: Xian Yang Airport
- Distance to city: 46 km
- transportation between airport and city:
- Taxi
- fare: CNY 7 first 3km, CNY 1.4 extra km
- jouney time: 40-50 min.
- Shuttle Bus (airport to CAAC ticketing office)
- Airport tax: CNY 90 (international flights); CNY 25 (Domestic
flights)
Flying hours from Hong Kong on direct flights
- Flight
Schedules from/to Hong Kong
- 2 hours 30 min
Visa
- Home entry permit required for HK Chinese.
- Visa is required for foreigners.
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more details
Embassies and Consulates
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Customs
- Customs allowance
- Tobacco: 400 cigarettes
- Liquor: two 75cl bottles of alcoholic beverages
- Customs rules require an accounting of all valuables including
watches, jewellery, cameras and currency that you are taking in. A copy of this is
surrendered on departure and anything missing may well be treated as imported and duty
required accordingly. Therefore make sure you obtain a police report for any goods stolen
during your stay.
- Recorded video-tapes must be declared and may be viewed by the
Authorities on arrival.
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Currency
- Renminbi (RMB)
- Approximately RMB1 = HK$0.9297 = US$0.1197 (updated 25 Mar 1996)
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Time Zone
- GMT: + 8
- Difference from Hong Kong: + 0
Accommodation
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Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- fare: CNY 7 first 3km, CNY 1.4 extra km
- Train
Tourist Attraction
- Imperial Tomb of China's first Emperor, Qin Shi Huang
8000 life-sized terracotta warriors and horses were created to protect the tomb of the
first emperor of Qin and are almost 2200 years old. They were unearthed in 1979.
- 600-year-old Ming Dynasty City Wall
- The Great Wild Goose (Dayan) Pagoda
the most famous pagado in China, dating from 652 A.D. There are 248 steps to the top from
where there is an excellent view.
- Small Goose Pagoda
- Huashan Mountain
- Buddhist Temple of Grace (Da Ci En)
- Da Xingshan Temple
- The Bell Tower and Drum Tower - built during the Ming Dynasty
- The Banpo Neolithic Village Museum
- Shanxi Provincial (History) Museum
- Hua Qing Hot Springs
Tang Emperor Xuan Zong dallied with the beautiful Yang Guifei and almost lost his kingdom.
- The Forest of Stone Tablets
Tours and Activities
- Tours
from Hong Kong
Shopping guide
- Along Dong Da Avenue
Weather
- Min. -1C (in Jan)
- Max. 27 C (in Jul)
- Annual Rainfall: 1752mm
- Rainy Season: Jun - Sept
- Best Season to visit: Spring (Jan - Mar)
- Temperature
- Five Day City Forcast
- Precipitation
- Five Day City Forcast
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Language
- Official Languages: Mandarin
- Language of Business and Administration: Mandarin and English
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Electricity
- 220 volts, 50 cycles
Emergency Number
- S.O.S. Worldwide Alarm Centres: Please click
here
- Tourist Hotline: 5261179
- Ambulance: 120 , 7213460
- Emergencies: 110 (foreigner's section 552729)
- Fire: 119
- Tel No. Enquiry: 114
- Police: 110
- Foreign Affairs Office of Police: 7216795
Public Holidays
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