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Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour
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Terra-Cotta Warriorrs & Horses One Day Tour
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Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner
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Xi'an One Day Tour by Air with Terra-Cotta Warriorr & Horses
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Luoyang: Day tour from Xian or LuoYang with tickets options
What to do in Xi'an
Popular places to visit
Terracotta Army
Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.
Xi'an Bell Tower
You can find out about the history of Xi'an with a visit to Xi'an Bell Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Admire engravings and statues as you ascend the twirling staircase of this tower for a panoramic view of the city of Xi’an.
Xi'an City Walls
Relish the Chinese style of the elegant moat, towers and historic walls of one of the world’s largest military defence systems.
Great Mosque of Xi'an
See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Enjoy the student vibe at Xi'an Jiaotong University during your stay in Xi'an. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Drum Tower
You can find out about the history of Xi'an with a stop at Drum Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Find out about the history of Xi'an with a stop at Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower
Find out about the history of Xi'an when you take a trip to Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Areas of Xi'an
Xi’an City Center
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Xi’an City Center. Top attractions like Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate) and Xi'an Bell Tower are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yongningmen Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
Zhonglou Shangquan
While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower and jump on the metro at Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
Yanta Qu
Yanta Qu is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wei 1-jie Station or Xiaozhai Station to explore sights like Shaanxi History Museum.
Qujiang New District
Discover Qujiang New District, memorable for its gardens. Popular attractions in Qujiang New District include Tang Paradise and Datang Everbright City, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Huizhan Zhongxin Station.
Muslim Quarter
Historical sites and shopping are highlights of Muslim Quarter. Make a stop by Great Mosque of Xi'an or Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zhonglou Station to get around town.
Beilin
Beilin is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongningmen Station or Nanshaomen Station to explore sights like Beilin Museum.
- Terracotta Army
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Xi'an City Walls
- Great Mosque of Xi'an
- Datang Everbright City
- Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
- Tang Paradise
- Small Wild Goose Pagoda
- Da Ci'en Temple
- Xi'an International Studies University
- Louguantai National Forest Park
- Xi'an Yatong Mengguo Amusement Park
- Xi'an Polytechnic University