Xi'an truly punishes those who don't plan ahead

The ultimate Xi'an travel guide to avoid pitfalls is here!! Must-read for August-September visitors

Dear friends planning to visit Xi'an in August-September! Please keep this guide handy! As a seasoned Xi'an traveler who's visited multiple times, I sincerely don't want you to come with high hopes only to step on landmines! Save this guide now! Don't lose it! 🤗🤗

Xi'an, Shaanxi

💓 Pre-trip preparation
1⃣ Plan your itinerary: Xi'an has numerous scattered attractions - arrange your route in advance or you'll waste time walking and queuing 😊
2⃣ Book tickets: Summer vacation + Mid-Autumn Festival are peak seasons - book transportation and hotels early 🤗
3⃣ Hotel booking: Recommended areas - Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xiaozhai, Bell Tower (convenient subway access, good food options, affordable) 🤭
4⃣ Check weather: **Xi'an remains hot in August, cooler mornings/evenings in September - bring umbrella, sunscreen, light jacket 😊

☀ Weather & outfits
1⃣ August is hot, mostly sunny 😊, daytime temps above 33°C; cooling starts mid-September
2⃣ September has cool mornings/evenings but still sunny days 🌞
3⃣ Recommended: T-shirts, shirts, long pants, light jacket, comfortable sneakers/flats (most attractions require walking)

🚗 Transportation in Xi'an
1⃣ Metro: Covers most core attractions, cheap and convenient
2⃣ Bus: Starts at 2 yuan but prone to traffic jams - avoid rush hours
3⃣ Taxi: Flag fall 10 yuan, affordable but hard to get during peak hours
5⃣ Ride-hailing: Recommended during hot days/nights - use official apps, set landmarks like "Bell Tower" or "Giant Wild Goose Pagoda" as pickup points

🍱 Must-try foods
Running Shaanxi Cuisine, Qinzhen Liangpi (cold noodles), Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb/Beef Soup, Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), My Fate Belongs to Me Shaanxi Cuisine, Fen Tang Yang Xue (vermicelli with sheep blood soup), Meatball Pepper Soup