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A nanny-level guide to traveling on a budget in Xi’an! How to save money for students

My babies! Xi'an, the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, is so beautiful! It has a lot of historical heritage and can save money in various ways! Follow this comprehensive guide and you can have a whole day of fun in Xi’an for only 200 yuan. Hurry and save it for a while! 🚇Transportation Saving King Combo ✈️ Airport → City: Don’t be silly and take a taxi! The airport bus is only 25 yuan! A taxi ride can cost you over 100 yuan in a few minutes, and the money you save can be used to buy several bowls of Pao Mo! 🚇 Travel within the city: subway + shared bicycles yyds! A one-way subway trip costs 2-6 yuan, and a shared bike ride costs 1.5 yuan to stroll around for half an hour. It's so relaxing to ride through the streets of the ancient city in the evening breeze. 🚶 Direct access to attractions: Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Muslim Street, this area is just a short walk away! You can save transportation costs and help digest food at the same time, killing two birds with one stone! 🏠Accommodation cost-effective ceiling 🛏️ Hostel beds: only 30-50 yuan! I highly recommend the area near the Bell Tower and South Gate. There is a food street downstairs and you can enjoy the night view at night! 🏠 Shared room in a B&B: 60-80 yuan per person. If you are lucky, you may meet a roommate who is good at cooking. You can buy groceries and cook together, saving money on milk tea! ⏰ Pick up bargains during the off-season: November to March of the following year! The house price is directly discounted by 30%. Who understands the joy of living in a good house with little money? 🍜Locals’ private food map ⚠️ Avoid lightning on the main street of Huimin Street: go to Dapiyuan and Xiyangshi! The prices of mutton soup with steamed buns, zongzi cakes, and sour plum soup are cut in half! 🌃 Night market special forces: charge at Sajin Bridge and Dongxin Street! The 5-yuan Roujiamo is so delicious that it makes you dizzy, and the 10-yuan bowl of sour soup dumplings is so filling that you’ll almost feel full! 🍞 Supermarket replenishment: mineral water 1 yuan/bottle, bread and snacks as much as you want! The water in the scenic area costs 3 yuan a bottle, and the money saved can be used to buy a roujiamo! 🎫A complete guide to the best attractions 🆓 Free things to do: Watch the fountain at Dayan Pagoda Square, take photos of the night view of the Tang Dynasty City That Never Sleeps, listen to Qinqiang opera at the foot of the city wall...check in at Xi'an's most popular attractions for 0 yuan! 🎫 Student ID critical hit: Terracotta Warriors 75 yuan → 37.5 yuan! The city wall is 27 yuan! Huaqing Hot Spring is 60 yuan! Save the money for a return ticket! 📱 Explanation of the substitute: Don’t pay for the explanation! You can quietly join a tour group or download the audio guide app, which is very convenient for you to listen while walking. 🗓️Four-day budget travel route Day 1: Bell and Drum Tower (free exterior!) → Explore the alleys of Huimin Street and enjoy delicious food → Climb the city wall in the evening (half price + stunning sunset!) Day 2: Shaanxi History Museum (make an appointment in advance!) → take photos outside the Big Wild Goose Pagoda → watch the light show at the Tang Dynasty City That Never Sleeps, it’s so beautiful that you’ll be speechless! Day 3: Take bus for 7 yuan directly to Terracotta Warriors → Check in Huaqing Hot Spring on the way and get the same hot spring as Yang Guifei! Day 4: Browse for calligraphy and paintings at Shuyuanmen → Forest of Steles Museum (student ticket 25 yuan) → eat all kinds of Shaanxi snacks at Yongxingfang! 💡Hidden money-saving tricks ❌ Avoid Golden Week: Crowded and price hikes! Maximize your off-peak travel experience and save half the money on accommodation! 💧 Thermos cup is a must: There are free drinking water stations in every scenic spot, so you can save money on buying water and buy some zongzi cake! 🎁 Shop at the wholesale market: buy calligraphy and paintings at Shuyuanmen, and buy souvenirs at Xiaozhai, which are 50% cheaper than in the scenic area! Remember to bargain! My babies! Xi'an's historical heritage and atmosphere are really amazing! Follow this guide and have the most unforgettable travel experience with the least money! Hurry up and call your partners, and go for it together! 👯‍♀️
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Posted: Apr 21, 2025
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