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The capital of Shanxi Province was once the largest settlement in the world. Today the walls of the Ming dynasty and the Tang palace walls hint at the city's glorious past. But to get a real idea of... more » The capital of Shanxi Province was once the largest settlement in the world. Today the walls of the Ming dynasty and the Tang palace walls hint at the city's glorious past. But to get a real idea of Xi'an's former might, stare in awe at the 7000 massed terra-cotta Qin Bingmayong Bowuguan warriors and soldiers. Don't miss the Snahxi History Museum or a chance to heat up at former imperial bathing spot, Huaqing Hot Springs. Catch taxis or be brave and bike around the flat, but hectic, city. « less

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“Excellent choice for an extended stay”

Sheraton Xian Hotel

4 of 5 stars
pikeman666
Pflugerville, Texas
Oct 9, 2008

My experience in Xian includes the Hyatt Regency, and between that and the Sheraton, I completely prefer the Sheraton. Firstly, the Chinese call this place "Seelaydon" - owing to difficulty with the...more

“Not so Grand”

Grand Mercure on Renmin Square

3 of 5 stars
Judgys
Northampton, United Kingdom
Oct 7, 2008

This hotel had the worst beds we had slept on throughout China. Rock hard was an understatement. The hotel was supposedly a four star but I would rate as a two. The rooms were tiny and the bathroom...more

“Luxury hotel in a bustling, busy city”

Sofitel On Renmin Square Xian

5 of 5 stars
SpineyNorman
Somerset, UK
Oct 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Xi'an, in spite of its history and tourist sights, is a bustling, modern, polluted Chinese city so the Sofitel made a luxurious refuge from what went on beyond the fenced off Renmin Square. We had a...more

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