Echoes of Empire

📍 Itinerary Overview ( for 3 days trip )

Day 1

~ 兵马俑 Terracotta Army ( gotta book ticket in advance ) 🎟️💰
~ 商场 Shopping Mall ( optional )
~ 大唐不夜城 Tang Dynasty Everbright City ( Free- should enter in the evening cos it looks gorgeous in the evening and at night )

Day 2

~ 西安博物院 Xi’an Museum ( book ticket in advance ) 🎟️💰
~ 小雁塔 Small Goose Pagoda ( free entry - just at the back of Xi’an museum )
~ 大雁塔 Big Goose Pagoda ( book ticket for entry - another set of ticket if you wanna set foot into the Pagoda and walk up the stairs to top ) 🎟️💰💰
~ 陕西美术博物院 Shaanxi Art Museum ( Free ) 👍
~ 大唐芙蓉园 Tang Paradise ( book a ticket 3 days early )

Day 3

CityWalk

🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions

1. Terracotta Army 兵马俑
2. Tang Dynasty Everbright city 大唐不夜城
3. Big and Small Goose Pagoda 大雁塔小雁塔
4. Muslim Quarter 回民区

🚇 Transportation

1. Subway mostly
2. Rental electric bikes
2. Taxies

📷 Photo Spots

1. Tang Dynasty Everbright city.
2. Big and Small Goose Pagoda

🏠 Accommodation
1.Licheng Hotel Yi (Xi’an Bell and Drum Tower Xiaozhai Datang Everbright City)

💡 Tips

1. Terracotta Army: Go early to avoid crowds; bring a zoom lens.
2. Muslim Quarter: Street food heaven — try roujiamo and biangbiang noodles.
3. Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Catch the fountain show at night.
4. Transport: Use DiDi or the subway; traffic can be thick. Best to rent an electric bike.
5. Cash & Apps: Alipay/WeChat Pay widely accepted — have a card or cash as backup.
6. Weather: Xi’an can be dry and dusty — bring a mask and moisturizer.
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