This page lists 19 famous places that start with X, from “Xcaret” to “Xingu National Park”. They include ancient ruins, city walls, beaches, wetlands, canal towns and national parks across Mexico, China, Belize, Turkey, Greece, Malta and Brazil. You can use the list to plan a trip, find new destinations, or learn about places you may not have heard of.

Famous places are locations that attract attention or visitors because of their history, culture, beauty or unusual character. The name “Xanadu” is a good example, since Kublai Khan’s real summer capital in Inner Mongolia inspired a well-known English poem.

Below you’ll find the table with the place, country, type, visitor count and description for each entry.

Place: The name of each location, listed alphabetically, so you can quickly find a destination you know or spot a new one to look up.

Country: The country where the place is found, which helps you group destinations by region and plan a trip around one area.

Type: The kind of place it is, such as a beach, ancient city or national park, so you can choose what suits your interests.

Visitor count: The approximate number of yearly visitors where a figure is available, which shows you how busy a place is likely to be.

Description: A short summary of what makes the place special, including what you can see or do there and why it matters.

Famous places

PlaceCountryTypeVisitor count
XcaretMexicoEco-archaeological park1,500,000
Xel-HáMexicoNatural aquatic park1,000,000
XochimilcoMexicoCanal districtNot available
XunantunichBelizeMaya archaeological siteNot available
XcalakMexicoFishing village and reef gatewayNot available
Xpu-HaMexicoBeachNot available
Xi’an City WallChinaHistoric city wallNot available
Xi’an Bell TowerChinaHistoric monumentNot available
Xixi National Wetland ParkChinaWetland parkNot available
XitangChinaAncient water townNot available
XingpingChinaRiverside townNot available
XishuangbannaChinaTropical regionNot available
Xiaozhai TiankengChinaSinkholeNot available
Xanadu (Shangdu)ChinaAncient capital ruinsNot available
XanthosTurkeyAncient cityNot available
XanthiGreeceCityNot available
XlendiMaltaBay and villageNot available
Xewkija RotundaMaltaChurchNot available
Xingu National ParkBrazilNational parkNot available

Descriptions

Xcaret
A large nature and culture park on the Riviera Maya with underground rivers, Maya ruins, aquariums and nightly shows. It is one of the most visited attractions near Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
Xel-Há
A lagoon and inlet park on the Yucatan coast known for snorkeling in clear water among tropical fish. Visitors also float down lazy rivers and walk jungle trails.
Xochimilco
A district of Mexico City with ancient canals and colorful boats called trajineras. It preserves remnants of Aztec-era floating gardens and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Xunantunich
A Classic-era Maya ceremonial center near the Guatemalan border. Its main pyramid, El Castillo, is one of the tallest structures in Belize and offers views over the jungle.
Xcalak
A quiet village on the southern Quintana Roo coast near the Belize border. It is a base for diving and fishing along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Xpu-Ha
A calm white-sand beach on the Riviera Maya with turquoise water and relaxed beach clubs. It is popular with travelers who want a quieter alternative to Cancun.
Xi’an City Wall
One of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China, built in the Ming dynasty and about 8.5 miles around. Visitors can walk or cycle along the top.
Xi’an Bell Tower
A Ming-dynasty tower at the center of Xi’an that once marked the time with a great bell. It stands at the crossing of the city’s main streets.
Xixi National Wetland Park
A large wetland on the edge of Hangzhou with waterways, islands and persimmon groves. It is a peaceful retreat close to the city and has appeared in Chinese films.
Xitang
A canal town in Zhejiang with covered corridors, stone bridges and old houses along the water. It is especially atmospheric at dusk when the lanterns are lit.
Xingping
A small town on the Li River near Guilin, known for its karst peaks. Its scenery appears on the 20 yuan banknote.
Xishuangbanna
A southern Yunnan prefecture of rainforest, tea plantations and Dai ethnic culture. It is one of the most biodiverse parts of China.
Xiaozhai Tiankeng
Also called the Heavenly Pit, this is among the world’s deepest sinkholes, at over 2,000 feet across and deep. Visitors can descend to the bottom by stairs.
Xanadu (Shangdu)
The remains of Kublai Khan’s summer capital in Inner Mongolia, made famous in the West by Marco Polo and Coleridge’s poem. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Xanthos
The ancient capital of Lycia on Turkey’s southwest coast, with rock tombs, a theater and carved pillar monuments. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with nearby Letoon.
Xanthi
A northern Greek city known for its Old Town of neoclassical mansions and for its lively carnival. It lies at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains.
Xlendi
A small fishing village on Gozo with a narrow bay surrounded by cliffs. It is popular for diving, swimming and seafood restaurants.
Xewkija Rotunda
The Rotunda of St. John the Baptist on Gozo has one of the largest unsupported church domes in the world. It was built in the 20th century around the older village church.
Xingu National Park
A protected area in the Amazon basin in Mato Grosso, home to many Indigenous peoples. It was the first Indigenous reserve in Brazil, created in 1961.
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