Xi'an

LGBT Travel Guide

Why you should go to Xi'an!

Xi'an in central-northwest China is most famous for the 3rd century BCE Terracotta Army, discovered by accident in 1974 and now one of the country's major tourist attractions, but it is also an ancient cultural and political center, dating from the 11th century BCE and the Zhou dynasty. One of the birthplaces of Chinese culture, it was the last stop on the Silk Road and the capital of 13 dynasties, including the Han and the Ming. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda dates from Tang Dynasty in the 8th century.

But it's not all ancient history. The city of over 6 million is a university town and a modern transportation hub with a new subway system and non-stop flights from outside China. Foodies will want to visit the Muslim Quarter and try local cuisine including a crumbled flatbread in mutton stew (Yangrou Paomo) and cold noodles (Liang Pi). Nightlife offers karaoke bars, discos, the Shaanxi Opera (Qin Qiang) and at least one gay bar.

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