Just five minutes by foot from Grand Park Xian is the South Gate (Yongning Gate) of Xi’an’s City Wall, the most time-honoured and magnificent one among all the city gates. Stroll along the brick-encrusted ancient fortification and admire the panoramic scenery of the city. At night, take a leisurely stroll along the illuminated city wall and enjoy Xi’an from a different vantage point.For a full cultural immersion, see how the city’s rich history is brought to life in the extravagant song and dance musical “Zui Chang An”.

Those looking for some retail therapy will not be disappointed with the multitude of choices ranging from high end mega malls to long avenues lined with souvenir stalls and shops. These are all within the city centre and merely a leisurely 15 minutes’ stroll from this luxury hotel in Xian. Bargain your way through as you go through the plethora of Xi’an souvenirs that include mini replicas of terracotta warriors, wood-carved Buddha, dragon figurines, Tang Dynasty Tri-coloured glazed pottery, handmade paper cuts (one of the most important arts form in Xi’an) and other kinds of folk art.

A tour to Xi’an, however isn’t just about going back in time. Come nightfall, you will find streets and buildings bathed in vibrant lights, a reminder that this is a city moving with the times. In particular, the 1000-year Big Wild Goose Pagoda, just 15 minutes away from the hotel provides a spectacularly-lit backdrop to Asia’s biggest musical fountain show that takes place nightly at the huge square. Join in the excitement as locals and visitors dart through the dancing laser lights and water sprays.