The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced a new batch of 21 national 5A-level scenic spots that meet its requirements on Dec 16, and the Daming Palace Scenic Spot in Xi'an, the capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, was included on the list.
A landmark bell tower with a history of over 600 years in the center of Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, reopened to tourists on Wednesday after more than 70 days of maintenance work on its roof and rafters was completed.
The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, has rolled out a virtual tour of its world-famous Terracotta Army, enabling visitors to enjoy a 360-degree panorama of the eighth wonder of the world from the comfort of home.
The comprehensive renovation project of the Xi'an City Wall Moat and Huancheng Park (West Gate – North Gate – East Gate section) is now completed and water injection began on Aug 1.
Many residents of, and tourists going to, Xi'an have recently noticed that the Bell Tower and the ancient city wall, both among the most popular destinations in the capital city of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, are under renovation.
Xi'an Bell Tower will be temporarily closed from June 10 to Aug 25 for repairs to the roof, cornices, fly rafters and pillars, according to a notice released by Xi'an Bell and Drum Towers Museum on June 9.
The Duyi Heritage Park in Qujiang New District, Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, opened to the public on June 1, becoming another place for citizens to spend their leisure time.
Established by Wang Yongchao, a deputy to the National People's Congress, Xi'an Guanzhong Folk Museum is a large-scale cultural tourist attraction which rescues, protects, collects, researches and displays cultural and folk heritage pieces.