Xi'an Travel Guide

Itinerary 3-day itinerary: • Day 1: Shaanxi History Museum → Giant Wild Goose Pagoda → Grand Tang Mall → Tang Paradise • Day 2: City Wall → Guangren Temple → Bell Tower → Drum Tower → Muslim Quarter • Day 3: Terracotta Warriors → Lishan Garden → Huaqing Palace → The Song of Everlasting Sorrow Attractions • Shaanxi History Museum: Book in advance. Audio guides are available for rent to learn more about history. • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: Ancient architectural style. Take photos at the square in front of the pagoda. • Grand Tang Mall: Bustling at night. Enjoy the night view of the ancient capital and taste local snacks. • Tang Paradise: Experience the royal garden style of the Tang Dynasty, such as Ziyun Tower and Caixia Corridor. • City Wall: The largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. Cycling or walking is recommended. • Muslim Quarter: Taste authentic Xi'an snacks, such as roujiamo, liangpi, and paomo. • Terracotta Warriors: One of the eight wonders of the world. A guide is recommended to learn about the historical background. • The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: A large-scale historical dance drama. The grand scenes are worth seeing. Food • Roujiamo: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich aroma. • Liangpi: Refreshing and appetizing. Chili oil and vinegar are a perfect match. • Paomo: Traditional Xi'an food. The lamb is tender and the soup is rich. • Biangbiang noodles: Wide noodles with various seasonings and vegetables. Unique taste. Accommodation • Near the Bell Tower: Convenient transportation and complete facilities. A popular area for tourists. • Near the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: Close to the Grand Tang Mall and Tang Paradise. Beautiful night view and good accommodation environment. • Near subway lines: Especially near Line 2. Convenient transportation and food. Transportation • Plane: Fly directly to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. Take the airport bus to the city. • Train: Xi'an Railway Station, Xi'an North Railway Station, and Xi'an South Railway Station. Xi'an Railway Station is in the city center, near Lines 1 and 2. • Subway: The first choice for travel. No traffic jams. • Bus: Traffic jams are possible. Take a bus to attractions without subway access.