- Location: east of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Located three miles to the east of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, Banpo (半坡遗址) was a typical Neolithic matriarchal community with many ties to Yangshao culture, with over 6,000 years of history. As the first museum erected at the prehistoric site, the Banpo Matriachal Clan Community Village is an extension of the museum built at the historical location. The Banpo people used both wooden and stone tools, and its women were a crucial labor force responsible for making pottery, spinning and raising the family. Men were primarily responsible for food, and were excellent fishermen.

Travel tips:

- Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 pm

- Admission fee: 35 yuan (Mar. to Nov.); 25 yuan (Dec. to Feb.)

- Tel: +86-29-83512806

- How to get there:

   - From Xi'an railway station: Take No. 213, 42, 105 and 231 buses;

   - From the South Gate: Take No. 232 bus;

   - From the Bell Tower: Take No. 11 and 15 buses

   - From the Wild Goose Pagoda: Take 237 and 715 buses

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