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Xi’an Travel Guide

Xi’an, together with Beijing and Shanghai, is always at the top of must-visit destination list for one’s China holiday. The ancient city attracts travelers from all over the world not only with the 8th World Wonder Terracotta Warriors but also its unique charm in history and culture. It’s not completed for one’s China tour without visit to Xian and you will hardly discover the essence of Xian without reading the real & rich travel guide of Xian. China Xian Tour as a Xian local expert travel agency collects the best travel information to guide you to plan your Xian and China tours properly. Discover real Xian from here!

Xian Attractions

Xi'an is the capital city with the most dynasties in China. History has left so many treasures for Xi'an that it seems every old alley, every brick of the city wall, and every piece of house tile can make people travel back in time. Xi'an's attractions are mostly historical monuments, and the City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Bell (Drum) Tower in the urban area are not to be missed. Outside the city, the Terracotta Warriors and Mount Huashan are the most classic attractions. If you have more time, you can explore more of the hidden gems in Xi'an.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum – One of the Eight Wonders in the World
Xian City Wall – the Largest and Best-kept City Wall in China
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: A Famous Landmark of Xian along the Silk Road
Bell Tower and Drum Tower: Iconic Landmark in Xian
Xi’an Great Mosque: One of China’s Most Famous Mosques
The Qianling Mausoleum – An Important Tang Dynasty Royal Tomb in Xian
Huashan Mountain – “the Most Dangerous Mountain in the world”
The Yangling Mausoleum of the Han Dynasty
Tomb of Prince Yide – the Most Visited Imperial tomb of Tang Dynasty
Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum: Amazing Architecture and Relics
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Things to Do in Xian

As an ancient capital city, the long history left Xian with lots of cultural relics. Things to Do in Xian recommends some of the most popular attractions and activities to help travelers to Xian spend an impressive outstanding Xian tour.
Top Things to Do in Xian
Explore Xian Baxian’an Antique Market
Enjoy Qinqiang Opera – Unique Shannxi Folk Art
Night Walking in Further Muslim Quarter
Wander in Distinctive Bar Street and Take A Sip
Experience Morning Lifestyle of Xian
Shadow Puppet and Chinese Calligraphy Experience in Xi’an
Riding a Bike on Xi’an City Wall
Everlasting Sorrow Performance
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
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Xian Local Food

Xian is most famous for the 8th World Wonder-Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Actually the various kinds of local food and snacks are no less attractive for food lovers. Trying some local snacks will give a better understanding of the local people’s lifestyle.
Xian Famous Foods: A List of Must-Try Delicacies in Xian
Biangbiang Noodles – One of Xian Famous Foods
Biangbiang Noodles – One of Xian Famous Foods
Roujiamo – Chinese Hamburger, The Iconic Food of Xi’an
Liangpi – Cold Skin Noodles: Types & Famous Restaurants in Xi’an
Jiaotuan – Unique Shaanxi Food
Zeng Gao, An Unique Xian Local Food
Chinese Dumpling Banquet
The Shiny-red Persimmons in Lintong
The Demaogong Crystal Cake
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Xian Weather

Xi’an locates at warm temperate zone with semi-humid continental monsoon climate. The different four seasons have totally distinct appearance in a year. Summer is hot and wet with much rain, winter is cold and dry with less rain or snow, while spring and autumn is warm but likely to have continuous rainy days.
Ultimate Xian Weather Guide & Best Time to Visit Xi’an in 2025
Best Time to Visit Xi’an China and Its Highlight Attractions
Xi’an Weather in January: Temperature, Clothing Guide & Travel Tips
Xi’an Weather in February: Temperature, Clothing Guide & Travel Tips
Xi’an Weather in March: Temperature, Clothing Guide & Travel Tips
Xi’an Weather in April: Temperature, Clothing Guide & Travel Tips
Xi’an Weather in May: Temperature, Clothing Guide & Travel Tips
Xi’an Weather in November: Temperature, Clothing Guide & Travel Tips
Xi’an Weather in June: Temperature, Clothing Guide & Travel Tips
Xi’an Weather in July: Temperature, Clothing Guide & Travel Tips
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Xian Transportation

Xian enlists the advanced and complete infrastructure, especially transportation network due to its significant position in both politics and economy of the northwest China, which backs the prosperous tourism of Xian powerfully. The radiate transport system links the highlight tourist cities in China and even some foreign cities with Xian as center to allow travelers to explore China and Xian freely and easily…
Xi’an Taxi: Exploring the Convenient Travel Options
How to Get to Terracotta Warriors: Public Transportation
How to Get to & Travel around Xian – Ultimate Xian Transportation Guide
Xi’an South Railway Station: How to Get, Schedule
Xi’an Xianyang International Airport Shuttle Bus Ultimate Travel: Lines and Prices
Xi’an to Chengdu Trains: Schedules, Stations, and Tickets
Xi’an Urban Sightseeing Buses: All Lines with Ticket Prices
How to Travel from Shanghai to Xi’an
How to Travel from Beijing to Xi’an
Public Transportation From Xian to Huashan Mountain
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Xian Shopping

Experiencing local shopping is an excellent way to spend the free time after the planned tour activities. In downtown Xian there are quite a few ideal shopping places to go. No matter you want to buy in luxury shopping mall or buy something from roadside you can easily find a place to spend shopping time.
Most Popular Xian Markets for Foods, Crafts, Antiques and Night Walk
Xian Shopping–The Muslim Street
Saga Shopping Mall
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Xi’an Nightlife

As the capital city of 13 feudal dynasties and kingdoms, Xian has many historical sites and numerous relics. Some attractions in Xian treat tourists with different beauty in day times and night times. When night falls, the following places will be endowed with thicker Chinese taste. The colorful bright lights lit the night and buildings. The exciting night tour begins with night approaching.
Xian Nightlife Guide: Top Things to Do in Xi’an at Night 2025/2026
North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Music Fountain Show
Xi’an Muslim Quarter: the Best Place for Xian Local Food and Authentic Life Experience
Xian Qujiang Pool Park:Tranquil Oasis Amidst Historical Grandeur
Tang Paradise
Xi’an Datang Everbright City: Traveling Back to the Glorious Tang Dynasty
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Xi’an Travel Tips

Getting some information about Xian before the tour starts will help tourists save some problem and troubles when working out the itinerary draft. The Xian Travel Tips offered by China Xian Tour covers entrance cost of major attractions in Xian, recommended itinerary for independent travelers, 72 hours visa free transfer and suggestions for Xian tour planning.
How to Spend 3 Days in Xian: 3-Day Itinerary with Pro Tips
Xi’an Day Tour: Best Things to Do & See in One Day
How to Spend 2 Days in Xian? – What to See & Helpful Guide
144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Xi’an 2024: Guides & Travel Tips
Xi’an Urban Sightseeing Buses: All Lines with Ticket Prices
Is Xi’an Worth Visiting? Reasons to Visit Xi’an
Best Photography Spots in Xi’an 2022/2023
Xi’an Travel FAQs & Tips 2025/2026
Things to Know When Planning the Xian Tour
Xian Attractions Price
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Top 6 Attractions in Xian

Though, Xi’an has tens of place of interest worthy of visiting. The limited time allows tourists stay in Xi’an usually only for 1-3 days. Then which ones could be listed as the must-sees in your itinerary? We collected the top 6 attractions for your reference.
Xian City Wall – the Largest and Best-kept City Wall in China
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: A Famous Landmark of Xian along the Silk Road
Bell and Drum Tower Square
Shaanxi History Museum
Xi’an Muslim Quarter: the Best Place for Xian Local Food and Authentic Life Experience
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Other Information helpful to Xian tour

This part is our explanation of some most asked questions. If you are interested in some “strange thing” about Xian, please let us know and CONTACT US, then your questions and our answer will appear in this part soon.
The Yellow Emperor and The Remarkable Worshipping Ceremony
Interesting Diet Phenomena in Northern and Southern China
Brief Introduction of Xian City
What is “Reign of Zhenguan” in the Tang Dynasty?
How large an area does the Mausoleum for the Yellow emperor cover? And what are the main buildings in it?
How does Wanhuashan (Ten Thousand Flower Hill) look like?
Could you tell us when was the Pagoda built on the Pagoda Hill and how to access it?
Where does the Fresh and Cool Hill lie? And what are the historical sites to be traced there?
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Highlight Attractions Nearby Xian

In downtown Xian one could see the most attractive attractions of Xi’an. Some tourists are tired of tour easy attractions which are fixedly arranged in each place, what else can they do? Take a look to teh places around Xian. Going further one will see the more authentic side of local life, costume and folk culture.
The Qianling Mausoleum – An Important Tang Dynasty Royal Tomb in Xian
The Yangling Mausoleum of the Han Dynasty
Magnificent Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River
Famen Temple: a Holy Buddhist Temple with the Sariras of Sakyamuni
Louguantai Wild Animal Center with an Encounter with Pandas
Foping Panda Valley & Shaanxi Foping National Nature Reserve
Huxian County
Jingbian Wave Valley, Unique Danxia Landform
Niubeiliang National Forest Park
Taiping National Forest Park – Core Scenic Spot of Zhongnanshan World Geopark
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Famous Museums in Xi’an

The over 1000 years history of Chinese nation’s capital leaves Xian with numerous historical and cultural relics. These unearthed relics are the best teller to introduce the past of Xi’an and China.
The Yangling Mausoleum of the Han Dynasty
Banpo Museum: the Largest Village Ruins of the Neolithic Age in China
Shaanxi History Museum
Xian Forest of Stone Steles: One of the Best Ancient Chinese Steles Museums
Daming Palace in Xian
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