Lintong District

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Lintong District, formerly Lintong County, is one of 11 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, Northwest China. The district was approved to establish from the former Lintong County by the Chinese State Council on June 25, 1997. The Terracotta Army and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor was discovered in March 1974 near this district. The district borders the prefecture-level cities of Xianyang to the northwest and Weinan to the east, Gaoling County to the northeast, Baqiao District to the southeast, Lianhu and Xincheng Districts to the south, and Chang'an District to the southwest. ()

Local name: 临潼区 Area: 353.28 mi²Coordinates: 34°22'23"N, 109°12'29"E

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Nearby attractions include: Terracotta Army, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Li, Huaqing Pool.

3.9 miE
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Terracotta Army
99 min walk • The Terracotta Army is an extraordinary archaeological discovery and a museum that captures the grandeur of ancient China. Unearthed in 1974 near Xi'an, in Shaanxi province, this formidable collection of terracotta sculptures represents the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the...
2.5 miE
Mausoleum,
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
65 min walk • The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, located in Shaanxi Province, China, is an ancient architectural marvel and a testimony to the grandeur of China’s first imperial dynasty. Constructed over 38 years, from 246 to 208 BCE, this mausoleum is the final resting place...
1 miS
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Li
26 min walk • Li, China, is a unique place that captivates with its park, an oasis of peace and natural beauty. This picturesque nook offers visitors not only the chance to relax among lush vegetation but also the opportunity to admire traditional Chinese garden art.
0.8 miS
Mountain hot springs in a serene setting
Huaqing Pool
22 min walk • Huaqing Pool, or the Huaqing Hot Springs, are a complex of hot springs located in an area characterized by mild weather and scenic views at the northern foot of Mount Li, one of the three major peaks of the Qinling. The Huaqing Hot Springs are located approximately 25 kilometers east of Xi'an, in the province of Shaanxi, China.