Xi'an is renowned for its history, being one of the oldest cities in China and having been established over 3000 years ago. Obviously, with this kind of background, many tourists choose to visit the city for its history and culture. Xi'an serviced residences are easy to find and are among some of the most attractive in the area.

Previously known as Chang’an, Xi'an is one of the four great ancient capitals of China and is littered with magnificent towers and pagodas. However, by far the most popular tourist attraction in the area is the famous Terracotta Army. There are a great number of companies organising day trips to see this amazing site, and you can be picked up from your Xi'an holiday accommodation with no trouble.

Xi'an lies pretty much smack bang in the middle of China and is surrounded by rivers and streams. During the summer months of June to August the temperature in this region is generally between 21 and 32°C and is characterised by humid heat. Holiday rentals in Xi'an are fully equipped for this kind of heat and the more modern apartments come with air conditioning as standard.

When leaving your Xi'an city centre (center) apartment, you'll be pleased to find many of the city's shopping and commercial districts within walking distance. Pedestrian safety has been well thought of with many overpasses and underpasses built for just that purpose. In a country where the driving can be quite aggressive and right-of-way a matter of debate, this is certainly a welcome development.

Another development is on the horizon is the Xi'an Metro. This network is still being built and is scheduled for completion by 2020. In the meantime, the numerous Xi'an aparthotels and serviced flats in the city are serviced by a large fleet of taxis. Interestingly, virtually all taxis in the city run on environmentally friendly compressed natural gas. In a country with a relatively poor environmental record, this is a welcome move.

For business travellers, Xi'an is also home to many types of industry. A large part of China's aerospace industry is centered in the Xi'an National Civil Aerospace Industrial Base were guided tours are available. For those with a love of computer games, it may be a welcome fact that the largest Internet bar in the world is located in Xi'an. This enormous bar has over 3000 computers and has hosted world-famous game competitions. So if you feel the need to service your computer game addiction you needn't stay in your Xi'an apartment rental all-day!

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home.  With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Xi’an city center.

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