Itineraries
Itineraries for Xi'an are on the way.
Where to stay
Inside the city wall near the Bell Tower for first-timers; near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda for the Tang-style evening streets.
The areas: Bell Tower and the walled city, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Near Yongxingfang.
Where to stay in Xi'an: areas and adviceHotels in Xi'anPlaces to see
All things to do in ChinaViewpointBell Tower of Xi'anA Ming dynasty tower at the center of the city, lit up every night.Entry: ¥[fee]
TempleBig Wild Goose PagodaA Tang dynasty pagoda in the Da Ci'en Temple, where the monk Xuanzang translated scriptures from India.Entry: ¥[fee]
FoodGrand Tang MallA Tang-style pedestrian street of dining, shops and performances at the foot of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.Entry: Pay as you go
RuinsLishan Garden (Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor)The burial park of the First Qin Emperor, with the bronze chariots gallery and excavated pits.Entry: Included in the Terracotta Army ticket
FoodMuslim Quarter (Beiyuanmen)The historic quarter near the Drum Tower, busiest after dark, with snacks, ethnic food and a night market.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumTerracotta Army (Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum)The pits of life-size terracotta warriors and horses found in 1974, east of the city at Lintong.Entry: Book online ahead with your passport
RuinsXi'an City Wall (Yongning Gate)The south gate of the Ming city wall, where the scenic area stages performances through the day.Entry: ¥[fee]
TransportXi'an North Railway StationXi'an's high-speed rail station, north of the walled city, where trains from Beijing arrive.Entry: Book train tickets with your passport
TransportXi'an Xianyang International AirportXi'an's international airport, northwest of the city, used here for the flight to Shanghai.Entry: Allow time for security checks
FoodYongxingfangA lane of Shaanxi snacks and time-honored food stalls near the east side of the city wall.Entry: Pay as you go