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The capital of Shaanxi Province in northwest China, known in ancient times as Chang'an. With more than 3,100 years of history as a city and 13 dynasties ruling from here, it is packed with sites such as the Terracotta Army at the First Emperor's mausoleum, the 13.74 km City Wall and the Tang-era Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Ideal for history and museum lovers and fans of Shaanxi's wheat-based food.
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Check prices →The Terracotta Army museum's peak season runs March 16 to November 15, with longer hours. During holidays such as National Day and Spring Festival, the Grand Tang Mall can see over 300,000 visitors a day, and sights post special holiday hours, so check official information before you go.
Check the airport's and Xi'an Metro's official information for the metro line from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to the city and any transfers. The airport has Terminals 2 and 3 plus Terminal 5 (T5), which opened on February 20, 2025, so check which terminal is on your ticket.
Check the airport's official information for airport bus routes, stops and timetables into the city.
In summer 2026 the airport moved the taxi and ride-hailing pick-up points at T2 and T3; at T3 the taxi stand is now about 30 m away and the ride-hailing point about 140 m. Handy with heavy luggage or late arrivals; have your hotel address in Chinese.
Convenient for city sights. The Shaanxi History Museum is about 778 m from Xiaozhai station (Lines 2 and 3) and 834 m from Dayanta station (Lines 3 and 4). You can pay with the Yikatong transit card, Alipay or WeChat Pay.
A wide network; for example, routes 5, 19, 24, 26, 27, 30 and 34 among others pass the Shaanxi History Museum.
One ticket covers the Terracotta Warriors museum and the mausoleum archaeological park (Lishan Garden), linked by a free shuttle bus. Electric carts inside cost CNY 5 per person on the Terracotta side and CNY 15 at Lishan Garden.
Taxis are metered and ride-hailing apps are available. Showing your destination in Chinese helps.
Good for: First visit, wall walks, food street
Combine the 13.74 km City Wall and its Yongning Gate, long used to welcome distinguished guests, with the Beiyuanmen historical and cultural district, busy with snack stalls and a night market.
Good for: Night views, Tang-themed street, museums
The 2,100 m Grand Tang Mall runs from the foot of the pagoda, and the Shaanxi History Museum is a short metro ride away. Liveliest at night.
Good for: Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace
Both the Terracotta Army museum and Huaqing Palace are here. Huaqing Palace is about 30 km east of the city, next to the Terracotta Army, so the two fit in one day.
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The warrior pits, found by villagers digging a well in March 1974, plus the mausoleum archaeological park (Lishan Garden). Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1987. Entry CNY 120 year-round; ticket checks 8:30-17:00 in peak season (Mar 16-Nov 15) and 8:30-16:30 otherwise. Foreign visitors must also book in advance with their passport via the official website or WeChat.
China's largest and best-preserved ancient city wall, with over 1,400 years of history and a 13.74 km circuit. Walk along the top for views over the old city. Check official information for fees and hours.
A seven-tiered brick pagoda in the courtyard of Ci'en Temple, built in 652 under the monk Xuanzang to house the Buddhist statues and scriptures he brought back from India. Check official information for fees and hours.
A 2,100 m Tang-themed pedestrian street at the foot of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, famous for its Tang-style performances and night-time buzz. Very crowded on holidays.
The main museum is free but needs a real-name booking through the official WeChat account '陕西历史博物馆' (passports accepted). From May 6 to November 14, 2026 it opens 8:30-19:00 (last entry check 18:00). The Tang Dynasty Mural gallery needs a separate ticket.
A historic street where people queue for snacks and a night market runs. Great for grazing on Xi'an street food as you stroll.
An imperial hot-spring retreat about 30 km east of the city, next to the Terracotta Army. Famous for the story of Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei and as the site of the Xi'an Incident, with more sights on Mount Li (1,302 m) behind it. Tickets are sold via the official WeChat account '华清宫景区'; check official information for fees.
One of the signature noodles of Shaanxi, where noodles are a way of life. Try it alongside other local bowls such as oil-splashed noodles.
Xi'an's famous soaked-flatbread dish: you tear the flatbread into small pieces by hand before it is cooked with the broth. Tearing the bread together at the table is part of the meal.
A snack known as the Chinese hamburger; some carry a place name, such as Tongguan roujiamo.
Noodles in a sour broth made from celery fermented for days in noodle-cooking water, seasoned with garlic and dried chilies. Refreshing and a summer favorite.
Open-ended pan-fried dumplings with crisp golden bottoms and juicy fillings.
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Walk the Xi'an City Wall in the morning, the Shaanxi History Museum (booked ahead) in the afternoon, then the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Grand Tang Mall at night.
Head to Lintong for the Terracotta Army and Lishan Garden (free shuttle), Huaqing Palace in the afternoon, then back to Beiyuanmen for paomo and roujiamo.
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