Xi'an Travel Guide
Xi'an Travel Guide
Xi’an is located in the northwestern part of central China, like a living history book, recording the vicissitudes of China. Anciently known as Chang’an, meaning permanent peace, Xi’an is one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization in the Yellow River basin. With a history of more than 3,000 years, including more than 1,100 years as the ancient capital of China, Xi’an is rich in historical heritage and cultural relics, attracting people from all over the world to come to travel and visit.
Tourist Attraction
Terracotta Army
Xi’an city wall
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Xian Bell Tower
Tang Paradise
Hua Shan
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Travel plans
If you want to have a good time in Xi’an, it is recommended to arrange 2 to 4 days. Visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Horses will take at least half a day; another half day is recommended to visit the City Wall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower and Hui Min Street; and in the evening, you can go to enjoy the wonderful performances. The Shaanxi History Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Tang Nocturnal City are close by and can be arranged to be visited in one day. On the third day, the majestic Mount Hua is worth a visit. If you choose to stay longer, it is recommended to head to the western suburbs and visit some of the magnificent and mysterious tombs of the emperors.
For accommodation, for ease of travel, it is recommended to choose a hotel close to a subway station, especially those close to Zhonglou Station on subway lines 2 and 6, or Big Wild Goose Pagoda Station on subway line 3. If you need more travel advice, you can contact a 365 China Travel travel consultant.Apply Now
How to get to Xi'an
Xi’an Xianyang International Airport is the gateway to Xi’an, and the airport’s route network is well-connected, with 116 international (regional) routes opened by the Airport New City and the Western Airports Group, including 88 international passenger routes, reaching 43 countries, 88 major hubs and economic tourism cities around the world. You can fly directly to Xi’an from Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore, Milan, Dubai, Paris, London, etc., making it easy for you to arrive.
Xi’an Xianyang International Airport offers a wide range of services. The airport has built the third airport payment service center for foreign guests in China, providing basic services such as phone card purchase, self-service foreign currency exchange, and foreign card payment at merchants.
If there are no direct flights to Xi’an from your city, you can consider transferring in Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou, and then traveling to Xi’an by airplane or high-speed train.
Tradition and modernity blend perfectly in Xi'an
In Xi’an, there is no more attractive part of traveling than enjoying the present and feeling the charm of history. For example, dressing up in Chinese costumes and visiting various historical sites is like taking a time machine back to ancient times; standing on the city wall, with the ancient bell tower and rows of quaint buildings on one side, and towering modern skyscrapers on the other; and strolling through the theme streets of the Great Tang Nocturnal City, where performers in traditional costumes put on a wonderful show, and you can interact with them as if you are actually having fun with famous historical figures.
Xi’an is known as the “Capital of Gourmet”, with a rich variety of specialties and delicious flavors. When you come to Xi’an, you can not only enjoy the rich historical and cultural attractions, but also taste the real food feast. It’s no joke to gain 3 pounds after coming to Xi’an. Cuisines such as Lamb Croquettes, Shaanxi Burgers, Biang Biang Noodles and Cold Skin Noodles are a must-try.
Transportation
Traveling in Xi’an: Xi’an has an efficient transportation system, consisting of subway, bus, cab, online car and shared bicycle. The subway is fast and efficient, which is the best choice for traveling. After arriving at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport or getting off at Xi’an Railway Station or Xi’an North Railway Station, you can take Line 14, Line 2 and Line 4 to other parts of the city. In addition, many attractions in Xi’an can be reached by subway. For example, you can take Line 2 or Line 6 to the Bell Tower, Drum Tower and Hui Min Street, Line 2 or Line 5 to the City Wall and Line 3 to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda ……
Taking buses, cabs or internet taxis can be subject to traffic jams, especially during the morning and evening peaks on weekdays. For short trips who want to enjoy the street scene, shared bikes are more recommended.
What to do at night in Xi'an
At night, Xi’an shines brightly. Bell Tower lights outline the ancient charm of flying eaves, the evening breeze accompanied by the sound of street erhu, tourists stop to take pictures. The North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is brightly illuminated, the fountain rises and falls according to the melody, and the light and shadow tell the story of the past of the Tang Dynasty. The band will play and sing under the city wall, you can sit on the stone steps to listen to the old man shaking the fan to tell the story of the city wall. Take a smart boat to swim in the moat, the lights reflect the city wall into a golden dragon, and the night scenery unfolds like a scroll. The Song of Everlasting Hatred, The Legend of the Camel’s Bell, and The Song of the Great Qin each display their own flavors, and the shadow puppet show and Qin opera hide the smoke and fire of the marketplace. Tea in Delfu Lane is lazy, and bars in Xiaonanmen are laughing with neon, so it is worthwhile to savor the night colors of the ancient and modern worlds.
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