Xi'an

See the Shang dynasty bronze relics in this Xi'an museum. — Travel + Leisure

The garden complex and former Confucian temple house one of the world's first dictionaries and a number of Tang Dynasty classics as well as the epitaphs of nobility. — Fodor's

This lushly landscaped mosque with four graceful courtyards may have been established as early as AD 742, during the Tang Dynasty, but the remaining buildings date mostly from the 18th century. — Fodor's

This impressively tall pagoda lies 4 km (2½ miles) southeast of South Gate, on the grounds of the still-active Temple of Thanksgiving (Da Ci'en Si). — Fodor's

Xian's most recognizable structure, the Bell Tower was built in the late 14th century in what was then the center of the city. — Fodor's

The district occupied by the city's Chinese Muslims is one of the most attractive in Xi'an. — Michelin Guide

The complex has retained its rich decor, with elegant calligraphies of Taoist writings covering the walls; the first pavilion, to the north, boasts some of the richest decoration. — Michelin Guide