China New Zealand Year of Tourism Xi'an
On September 10, 2019 the red carpet fit for an emperor will be rolled out for one thousand lucky New Zealanders visiting Xi’an invited to experience the stately Chang’an Impression Tang Dynasty Welcoming Ceremony in celebration of the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism.
Xi’an City Wall has a long history with an iconic ancient city wall that is the most well preserved in the world. The historical capital “Chang’ an” has a unique charm as the terminus of the Silk Road in Shaanxi Province as a melting pot of culture and religions; home to emperors, courtesans, poets, monks, merchants and warriors, the glory days of Xī’ān (西安; pronounced ‘see-an’) may have ended in the early 10th century, but a considerable amount of ancient Cháng’ān, the former city, survives behind the often roaring, modern city. Xī’ān’s Ming-era city walls remain intact, vendors of all descriptions still crowd the narrow lanes of the Muslim Quarter, and there are enough places of interest to keep even the most amateur historian riveted.
The Army of Terracotta Warriors is one of the top archaeological finds in the world. This subterranean life-size army of thousands has silently stood guard over the soul of China’s first emperor for more than two millennia. Archaeologists believe Emperor Qin Shi Huang expected his rule to continue in death as it had in life. Other places to visit include the Tomb of Emperor Jingdi, Xī’ān City Walls and the Muslim Quarter, as well as pagodas and museums, plus a side trip to nearby Huá Shān.
Get Your Own Invite
Be one of the first 1,000 New Zealand visitors that schedule a trip to Xi’an on 10 September 2019 to secure your place at this once-in-a-lifetime event. From the moment you check in with the airline, the celebration will begin. So what are you waiting for?
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