It is interesting to think about the number of cities that begin with a letter that is rarely used, such as X. It is also interesting that these cities that start with this seldom-used letter have a lot of history and activities to dive into. Most of these cities or towns are located in China, which makes sense since this is probably one of the few countries that use this letter. Let us look at the listicle of cities beginning with “X” and what some offer.

35 Cities beginning With The letter “X”

Xenia, Ohio

Xenia is known as the city of hospitality, which means precisely that in Greek terms. Home to twenty-five thousand people, Xenia was founded in 1803 and admitted into the union. It then became a city in 1834. The Little Miami Railroad, now a scenic trail, helped put Xenia on the map. This town offers an abundance of fishing and cycling trails. On April 3, 1974, the people of Xenia experienced a horrific tornado that killed thirty-three people and injured thirteen hundred.

• Xiam, Nuea
• Xianyang, China
• Xilinhot, China
• Xinghua, China

Xi’an, China

Xi’an is located in the northwestern region of China. This city is known as the first capital of China and the resting site of the Terra Cotta Soldiers. Food here in Xi’an is known as spicy or sour. This town was the Silk Road’s eastern site, an ancient trading route between China and the Mediterranean. Shihunagdi, the first emperor of the Qin dynasty’s tomb, is in the northeast part of Xi’an. The Terracotta Warriors archaeology site and Xi’an Anciety City Wall are popular tourist attractions.

• Xingyi, China
• Xinji, China
• Xinxiang, China
• Xinyi, China

Xativa, Spain

Xativa is 43.5 miles from Valencia and makes a good day excursion with friends or family. Castell de Xativa was a battle scene that towered the city. Other sculptures and buildings are harboring the town’s history, like the Arc Daurat Sculpture. The sculpture is an arc of two hands holding a Pilota Ball.

• Xingzhou, China
• Xinzhou, China
• Xuancheng, China
• Xangongo, Angola

Xanthi, Greece

Xanthi is located in the cross of the Black Sea and Aegean. The narrow streets of this town have Local and Ottoman architectural-styled mansions. This town knows how to enjoy life by hosting festivals, fishing in lakes, and hiking in the mountains and forests. Xanthi is home to over seven thousand people.

• Xerta, Spain
• Xiangtan, China
• Xiantao, China
• Xiaogan, China

Xanten, Germany

Xanten is near the border of the Netherlands and is home to Siegfried, a brave hero who was part of the saga of the Nibelungs. This town has plenty of archaeology that displays the history of the Roman Empire. The Xanten Archaeological Park is a popular tourist site and the largest open-air museum, highlighting history. A portion of the Xanten Archaeological Park was a station for the Roman Legions in 13 BC. Inside the museum are remains of a Roman ship suspended twelve meters in the air. The Xanten Archaeological Museum is another place to visit to admire the mixture of runs and sites.

• Xichang, China
• Xingcheng, China
• Xingtai, China
• Xining, China

Xianning, China

Xianning is located in the southeast of Hubei Province. This town is known for its Hot Spring, the boiling pool, which has ten minerals good for skin diseases and chronic inflammation. Xianning also has an extensive bamboo forest and many lakes to enjoy. The Battle of Chibi took place here. Tourists also find Jiugong Mountain to be an intriguing place to visit. This mountain was a famous Taoist site during the Northern Song Dynasty.

• Xintai, China
• Xinyang, China
• Xinyu, China
• Xuchang, China

Xai-Xai, Mozambique

Xai-Xai, formerly Joao Belo, is located in southern Mozambique. This town is known for nuts, rice, corn, and cashews. This town is a place for nature lovers to vacation. Xai-Xai offers bike tours, fishing charters, kayaking, birdwatching, and windsurfing activities. You can observe whales, dolphins, and turtles on the white sandy beaches in their natural environments. This town has hot summers and mild winters, so there is no need to worry about feeling the frost winter brings typically.

• Xinzo De Limia, Spain
• Xancere, Brazil

Xiangyang, China

Xiangyang was a military area in ancient times and now has over two hundred cultural sites. This city had six city gates and four watch towers. Today, the North Gate, Suo Yue, was a military importance still stands. Suo Yue means lock and key. Zhuge Liang, a political figure, secluded himself here for ten years during the Three Kingdoms Period!

Xalapa, Mexico

Xalapa is located under the Macuilteped volcanic peak in eastern-central Mexico and is the capital of Veracruz. This town is known for its scenery and tropical vegetation. The Spanish conquistador Hernana Cortes marched through Xalapa; beforehand, it was a thriving Indian village. You can view Giant Olmec head statues at the Anthropological Museum.

Xiamen, China

Xiamen is the largest city in Fujian, China and is known as the Garden of Sea because of the many offshore islands surrounding it. During the nineteenth century, Xiamen became a teapot town. This town has comfortable weather. In July, the average temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit. In January, temperatures average at 55 degrees Fahrenheit.