Must-SeeTerracotta Army
Shaanxi
About 315 miles away
Thousands of life-sized clay soldiers guarding the first emperor's tomb.
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Shapotou
Where the Tengger Desert's dunes meet the Yellow River, with camel rides, sand sledding and sheepskin raft crossings.
- Best Time to Go
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Shapotou is being written. It's on the Northwest China and Tibet list as If You're Nearby.
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Mount Hua
Shaanxi
About 345 miles away
A sacred granite peak near Xi'an, known for its cliff-side walkways and cable cars.
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