New Year Destination - Xian

The function of City Wall and the history of Xian city:

City wall encircles and protects of Xian city for almost thousands of years. Actually, Xian was the capital of thirteen different Chinese dynasties.

The reason to build the City Wall and its present influences:

So building the City Wall is a necessary work of China. Nowadays, City Wall is a must go site for visitors to Xian. However, the City Wall has already become the proud of Xian people. (Click your mouse and visit the majestic City Wall)

City Wall - Chinese people's relaxing fairyland:

Because of people's respect and love for the City Wall, local people usually hold various kinds of activities on it. Just like the marathon running, hiking, temple fairs etc.

The specific information about the amazing New Year Lantern Festival:

However, the most interesting activity is at the New Year time. In the year of 2009, the New Year Lantern Festival is going to be held 15th January and 15th February on the City Wall of Xian between the Small South Gate and the Peacefulness Gate.

The fantastic Lantern Festival is going to show you a diversified Xian:

The Lantern Festival will show you many looks of Xian city. Walking on the sleepless City Wall one could feel ancient Xian, humanism Xian and the modern Xian.

Thousands of auspicious lanterns are waiting for you discovery:

Moreover, you could see many kinds of gorgeous lanterns throughout the City Wall. Xian City Wall will look even more charming with the decoration of Chinese colorful Lanterns. (Welcome to visit the City Wall and join in the fantastic Lantern Festival)

The knowledge of China's Lantern Festival:

Chinese people usually celebrate Lantern Festival on the fifth of the first month of the lunar calendar. It was originated in the west Han Dynasty (206BC-25AD).

The legend of the Lantern Festival:

There is a legend about Chinese Lantern Festival. Long time ago, one God of Heaven's bird was lost its way in the sky and was killed by a hunter.

The God was mad when he knew the death of his pet bird:

The God was irrigated when he knew the death of the bird. The next day he ordered his army to set fire to kill all the people on earth at January 15.

God's kind daughter told the news to people:

In order to protect people's safety, the daughter of the God told this terrible news to people.

Good idea to prevent God from firing:

After they knew such news, people were frightened to death. However, one older people said:" Every family kept hanging red lanterns and light the firecrackers for 3 whole days.

Why God gives up firing?

In this way, we will submerge in a sea of red and noisiness. Just like on fire. When God see it, he will not set fire anymore."

People saved themselves successfully:

Thus, people saved themselves in this way. By and by, hanging red lantern on the January 15 has become an auspicious tradition in China.

Chinese lantern contains all the good things:

It means good luck, healthy and safe. If you want to get some good luck in the New Year, welcome visit Xian and feel the Red Lantern's luck. (Visit Lantern Festival and hope you a good luck in the New Year)

Things to do in Xian:

City Wall Lantern Festival, 2009

Activity:

Appreciating the gorgeous lanterns on the City Wall

Time:

January 15, 2009 - February 15, 2009

Address: City Wall of Xian between the Small South Gate and the Peacefulness Gate

Xian Qinling Wildlife Park "Daguanzhong Temple Fair"

Activity:

Daguanzhong local food exhibition, wild animal performance, Shannxi opera and Henan opera competition, Chinese dance and acrobatic show

Time:

January 1, 2009 - February 29, 2009

Address:

Xian Qinling Wildlife Park

How to get there:

Get your bus at the Jinhua North Road

Bus lines: 9, 320

Cuihua Mountains Skiing Resort, Fengyu Park Ice and Snow Scenic Area

Activity:

Alpine skiing, ice and snow activity, outdoor sports

Time:

January 1, 2009 - February 29, 2009

Address:

Cuihua Mountains National Geopark Skiing Resort,

Yufeng Scenic Park Skiing Resort

How to get there:

Cuihua Mountains: Take the 905 bus

FengYu Park: Take the 916 bus