Xi'an Travel Guide
Ancient capital of 13 dynasties โ Terracotta Warriors, city walls & Muslim Quarter
Must-See Attractions
โ ๏ธ Book Early!
Terracotta Warriors
8,000 life-sized warriors buried with China's first emperor โ one of the world's greatest archaeological finds
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
7-story Tang Dynasty pagoda built in 652 AD โ a symbol of Xi'an with fountain show at night
City Wall
The most complete ancient city wall in China โ 14km loop, bike on top for panoramic views
Muslim Quarter
Lively street food paradise โ sizzling skewers, hand-pulled noodles, and exotic snacks
Getting Around
Xi'an is easy to navigate with modern transit and ride-hailing:
Metro
ยฅ2-8 per ride. Lines 2 and 4 cover most attractions. English signs on all major lines.
DiDi
ยฅ15-40 within city center. Fast and convenient. Ideal for reaching the Terracotta Warriors from the station.
Where to Stay
Best areas for travelers in Xi'an:
Bell Tower / Zhonglou
Heart of Xi'an. Walking distance to Muslim Quarter, Drum Tower, and metro hub. Best for first-time visitors.
South Gate (Yongningmen)
Near City Wall south entrance. Upscale hotels, trendy bars, and easy wall access. Great for couples.
What to Eat
Xi'an is a food lover's dream โ bold flavors and rich history:
Roujiamo (Chinese Burger)
Shredded stewed pork in a crispy flatbread โ China's oldest sandwich. ยฅ10-20. Try Fanji (ๆจ่ฎฐ).
Yangrou Paomo (Mutton Soup with Bread)
Shredded flatbread in rich lamb broth. A Xi'an institution. Tear the bread yourself! ยฅ30-50.
Liangpi (Cold Skin Noodles)
Chilled wheat starch noodles with chili oil, vinegar, and garlic โ refreshing summer staple. ยฅ8-15.
Biangbiang Noodles
Wide hand-pulled belt noodles with chili, garlic, and sizzling oil. The character 'biang' has 58 strokes! ยฅ15-25.