The Ancient Ruins at Banpo

In the eastern suburbs of Xi'an lie the ruins of what used to be a typical village of a primitive maternal commune dating form more than 6,000 years ago. Archeologists believe it to belong to Yangshao Culture of the Neolithic Age. Today a museum has been built over the excavated ruins that cover some 10,000 square meters. Visitors can see the remains of house plans, sites of domestic animal sheds, pottery kilns and graves. More than 10,000 tools, utensils and other relics are also on display.

Opening hours: 8:30-17:00