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Xi'an Exploration: Ancient China's Modern Charm

Our First Time in Xian China | This city is UNREAL

Destination:ChinaCity:Xi'anPopulation: 13 million
Our First Time in Xian China | This city is UNREAL
Kiersten&Tyler Travel41 min

Our First Time in Xian China | This city is. This was filmed by Kiersten&Tyler Travel. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Welcome to Xian, China! This is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the entire world. They say that it the beginning of Chinese civilization and any time they break ground anywhere in the city they uncover precious relics of a time gone past. It has also been a military fortress and was the start of the very famous Silk Road. Yet somehow with all the history that has taken place here this city seamlessly blends in modern life. Join us as we explore what just might be our new favorite city in the entire world for the very first time!

--- Kiersten&Tyler Travel
May 25, 2025, Spring in China

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Kiersten and Tyler begin their first visit to Xi'an on a pedestrian street, where they browse hand-painted fans and talk with local artisans. They use tuk-tuks and electric trikes to get around, then visit the Bell Tower and learn about its history as a timekeeping landmark. Street food includes Rou Jia Mo, a pork-filled bun recommended by their followers. At Revolution Park they watch Tai Chi and dance performances, and Kiersten joins a local for a dance. Their final stop is a night show along the ancient city walls. The vlog also notes English signs around Xi'an, mobile payments, and the green spaces and pagodas in Revolution Park.

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Our First Time in Xian China | This city is UNREAL

Streets, transport, and the Bell Tower

Kiersten and Tyler visit Xi'an for the first time and start on a pedestrian street. They stop to look at hand-painted fans and speak with local artisans, describing the exchange as warm despite a language barrier. To travel through the city, they use tuk-tuks or pedicabs and electric trikes, both of which provide a close view of local street life. English translations on many signs make it easier for visitors to navigate and understand what is around them.

They make their way to the Bell Tower, a landmark with historical significance and views over the city. The vlog shows the tower's architecture and artifacts, including a replica bell, and explains its role as a timekeeping device. The visit gives them a chance to learn how the landmark fits into Xi'an's history. They also mention that mobile apps are commonly used for payment.

Food, Revolution Park, and the city wall

The pair try Rou Jia Mo, a pork-filled bun that their followers recommended. They describe the food positively and show their willingness to try local dishes. Later they visit Revolution Park, where green spaces, water features, and pagodas offer a calmer setting. They watch people practicing Tai Chi and performing dances, and Kiersten joins a local in dancing. The park feels clean and active, with residents spending time there.

Their day ends at the ancient city walls, where they watch a night performance. This closing stop brings together the historical setting and the lively public atmosphere they encountered elsewhere in Xi'an. Their route covers pedestrian streets, the Bell Tower, local food, and the park, with multiple short rides between stops. They recommend spending time in Revolution Park to take in its scenery and daily activity, and their impressions emphasize both historical sites and encounters with local people.

They continue from the Bell Tower through the city, learning about the landmark's history and seeing its replica bell and other artifacts. They then travel to Revolution Park, where the green space offers a pause between the busy pedestrian street and the night show on the city walls. Mobile payment is another detail they notice during the food stop. Their day shifts from hand-painted fans and local conversation to transit, a historic tower, Rou Jia Mo, and park performances, with each stop adding a different view of Xi'an.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What's the best way to get around Xi'an?
A: The travelers say hiring a tuk-tuk or pedicab is fun, and they also use electric trikes to move around the city.
Q: What's a must-try food in Xi'an?
A: They recommend Rou Jia Mo, a crispy pork-filled bun that they try after hearing about it from their followers.
Q: What's the atmosphere like in Revolution Park?
A: They describe the park as lively and clean, with people practicing Tai Chi, dancing, and enjoying the green space and water features.
Q: What was it like dancing with locals?
A: Kiersten joins a local for a dance and describes the moment as fun. The travelers see it as an example of the welcome they received in Xi'an.
Q: What's a unique feature of Xi'an?
A: The city has ancient walls, which the source calls the largest in the world, and a night show along the walls that the travelers enjoy.

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Attractions in this video: Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Ancient City Wall, Revolution Park