| 29/08/2024| Events, Journey with us in China, News, Organized and Supported Events

Getting to know Xi’an and China is now easier. From September 2024, the direct Milan Malpensa-Xi’An flight shortens the distance

From September 26, travelers departing from Milan can travel directly to Xi’An, the ancient Chinese city, thanks to direct flights offered by China Eastern Airlines.

Xi’An, the historical capital of the Chinese Empire and the starting point of the famous Silk Road, is one of the world’s most historically rich tourist destinations, with a cultural heritage of roughly 3,100 years.

Among the main attractions is the Terracotta Army, a unique testimony to the city’s glorious past.

However, Xi’An is also a modern metropolis of about 13 million people and the capital of Shaanxi Province.

Visitors can admire traditional Chinese works of art and architecture, such as the Clock Tower, the City Wall, the Great and Small Wild Goose pagodas, the Daming Palace National Heritage Park, and the Mausoleum of Emperor Qinshihuang.

The three weekly flights from Milan make Xi’An more accessible than ever, allowing travelers to explore a city with UNESCO World Heritage monuments.

The design of this new air link, which Istituto Italo Cinese promoted and supported starting in July 2023 by organizing a meeting at Palazzo Pirelli with Xi’an representatives and Lombardy and airport authorities, represents a significant step in bringing the cultures of Italy and China closer together.

 

Take a look below at the most reachable destinations today

Located in Longshou Plain, north of Chang'an City, the site is the largest central urban park in Xi'an and preserves the landscape of the Tang Dynasty Daming Palace
Located in Longshou Plain, north of Chang'an City, the site is the largest central urban park in Xi'an and preserves the landscape of the Tang Dynasty Daming Palace
“He used to bathe in the Huaqing Pool when spring was cool.” HuaQing Palace, one of China's four major royal gardens, is known for the love story of Emperor Xuanzong and concubine Yang
“He used to bathe in the Huaqing Pool when spring was cool.” HuaQing Palace, one of China's four major royal gardens, is known for the love story of Emperor Xuanzong and concubine Yang
Located in Mandy Plaza, Qujiang New Area is a popular Tang-style block full of examples of “street culture” street food, crafts and festivals
Located in Mandy Plaza, Qujiang New Area is a popular Tang-style block full of examples of “street culture” street food, crafts and festivals
Built on the site of the Western Market of the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Western Tang Market is emblematic of local customs, historical sights and cultural sites along the Silk Road
Built on the site of the Western Market of the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Western Tang Market is emblematic of local customs, historical sights and cultural sites along the Silk Road
It is a treasure of art that houses the earliest ancient stelae and the largest number of famous stelae, as well as a repository of rare famous calligraphic works
It is a treasure of art that houses the earliest ancient stelae and the largest number of famous stelae, as well as a repository of rare famous calligraphic works
It is a historical and cultural site that includes the Tang Dynasty Jianfu Temple, the Xiaoyan Pagoda, and the Xi'an Museum
It is a historical and cultural site that includes the Tang Dynasty Jianfu Temple, the Xiaoyan Pagoda, and the Xi'an Museum
It is the first large-scale comprehensive national museum in China. It houses a huge collection of artifacts reflecting the history of Shaanxi
It is the first large-scale comprehensive national museum in China. It houses a huge collection of artifacts reflecting the history of Shaanxi
Known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Mausoleum and Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qinshihuang is where Qinshihuang, the first emperor of a unified China, rests in peace
Known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Mausoleum and Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qinshihuang is where Qinshihuang, the first emperor of a unified China, rests in peace
Located in downtown Xi'an, both towers were begun during the reign of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty. The bell tower, in particular, is a three-tiered roof building and leads to a crossroads of east, south, west, and north streets
Located in downtown Xi'an, both towers were begun during the reign of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty. The bell tower, in particular, is a three-tiered roof building and leads to a crossroads of east, south, west, and north streets
This well-preserved ancient city wall now has 18 gates, of which Yongning Gate is considered the first ceremonial gate in China
This well-preserved ancient city wall now has 18 gates, of which Yongning Gate is considered the first ceremonial gate in China
As one of the earliest models of pedestrian streets in China and one of the earliest examples of nightlife and tourism, the Grand Tang Mall includes four plazas, four cultural sites, and five cultural sculptures
As one of the earliest models of pedestrian streets in China and one of the earliest examples of nightlife and tourism, the Grand Tang Mall includes four plazas, four cultural sites, and five cultural sculptures
Built during the Tang Dynasty for the great monk Xuanzang, the preservation and translation of Buddhist scriptures, the Dayan Pagoda is the oldest and largest square-style brick pagoda in existence in China
Built during the Tang Dynasty for the great monk Xuanzang, the preservation and translation of Buddhist scriptures, the Dayan Pagoda is the oldest and largest square-style brick pagoda in existence in China
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