Baoji, called Chencang in ancient times, is located in the western part of the Guanzhong Plain in Shaanxi Province. Baoji has a long history and is said to be the hometown of Emperor Yan (Between 6000 and 5500 years ago). Before the founding of the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC - 771 BC), the Zhou capital was located in today's Baoji. Yongcheng, the most important capital of the early Qin dynasty (221 BC - 207 BC), is also located here. As the birthplace of Zhou and Qin civilization, the most abundant bronzes in China have been unearthed here, among which there are many national treasures, so it is also known as the hometown of bronzes.
This article recommends a day trip from Xi'an to Baoji to explore the ancient city.
Itinerary: Xi'an - Baoji - Mausoleum of Emperor Yandi - Baoji Bronze Ware Museum - Shi-ku Garden in China - Chencang Folk Street - Baoji - Xi'an
Mausoleum of Emperor Yandi
Baoji is easily accessible from Xi'an, with more than 50 high-speed or bullet trains taking less than an hour to reach the city. In the morning, take a train from Xi'an North Railway Station at around 8:00 and you will arrive at Baoji South Railway Station at around 9:00. The cost of the second class train ticket is CNY51.50 yuan per person.
After arriving at Baoji, you will first go to visit Mausoleum of Emperor Yandi. Take bus No. 55 or bus No. 21 from Baoji South station, transfer to bus No. 20 after 3 stops at Xihuazhiyao station, then get off at Zhongtiebaoqiao station after 23 stops, there you will walk about 2 kilometers to the top of Chang Yang Mountain, where the mausoleum is located. The whole journey takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes by bus, but all the way you will pass through the beautiful riverside avenue and the main city to enjoy the scenery of Wei River and have a glance of Baoji city view. If you take a taxi, it takes about 40-50 minutes and the fare is about CNY60.
The Chinese people are descendants of Yandi and Huangdi. Mausoleum of Emperor Yandi (about 6000 to 5500 years ago) is the main place for the Chinese people to search for their roots and worship their ancestors. Every year on lunar July 7th and the Tomb Sweeping Day, people will gather in Yandi mausoleum and Yandi temple for a grand ceremony, and worship our first ancestor - Yan Di.
Baoji Bronze Ware Museum
After visiting Yandi Mausoleum, take a taxi for about 20 minutes to ling's family (address: Baoji City Weibin District torch Road 10), the most famous snack restaurant in Baoji, for lunch. The specialty snacks here are Qishan Noodles with Ground Pork, Chinese Crispy Pastry in Tofu Pudding, Fried Dumpling, Shaanxi Dandwich (Stuff Chinese bread with cooked pork), Jujube smoothie and so on.
After lunch, take bus No. 20 for about 30 minutes to Shi-ku Garden in China. Walk about 240 meters southeast along Huoju Road, get on the bus at Huaxia Shengshijiayuan station, and get off at Zhonghua Shiguyuan Station after 10 stops. Then walk about 15 minutes to Baoji Bronze Ware Museum. This museum is by far the largest bronze museum in China and the only special museum named after bronze ware in China. Most bronzes from the Zhou and Qin dynasties were unearthed here, some of which are first-class national treasures and are now collected in the National Museum of China in Beijing. The treasures of the bronzeware here are Hezun, Zhegong, Qiangpan, Weiding, Qingongfu and so on.
After that, continue to explore Shi-ku Garden and visit the Stone Drum Pavilion which is the landmark of Baoji. On the east side of the garden, about 10 minutes' walk away, there is chencang Old Street, where you can relax, shop, experience Baoji food and Chencang culture. It is an ideal place to visit before you leave Baoji.
At the end of the day, you will return to Xi'an. Walk southward along Gaoxin Road for about 15 minutes to Tianxi Road bus station, take bus No. 30 for 6 stops to Baoji South Station. If you take a taxi, it only takes about 10 minutes to arrive. From here you will take a high-speed train or bullet train to Xi'an. This is the happy end of your day tour from Xi'an to Baoji.
- Last updated on Mar. 01, 2023 by Brenda Lian -
