Xi'an Travel Guide
A Xi'an guide for the Terracotta Warriors, city walls, Muslim Quarter, Tang history, and food walks.
Advertisement
Best for
- Ancient history
- Food streets
- City walls
- Short stays
Where to stay
First-time visitors should prioritize metro access, central neighborhoods, and easy airport or station transfers. Good starter areas include Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter, Qujiang, City Wall area.
Starter itinerary
- Day 1: City Wall, Bell Tower area, and Muslim Quarter.
- Day 2: Terracotta Warriors with a museum-focused afternoon.
- Day 3: Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi History Museum.
Transport
Stay near the metro or Bell Tower area for easy sightseeing. Allow extra time for the Terracotta Warriors transfer.
Food to try
- Roujiamo
- Biangbiang noodles
- Lamb skewers
- Liangpi