Walking Tour of Xi'an's Cultural and Culinary Delights

This trip is a total win! After staying two nights in the Muslim Quarter, I declare this Chongqing → Xi'an 3 days 2 nights itinerary truly worth it! All-inclusive for about 800 RMB per person for food, accommodation, and transportation. Save it now✨

🚄 Itinerary Overview
Accommodation: Core area of the Muslim Quarter (3-minute walk to the snack street!)
What to do: Terracotta Warriors, Shaanxi History Museum, Tang Paradise, Bell and Drum Towers
Transportation: High-speed train + subway (Xi'an subway is super convenient)

🌃 DAY 1: Chongqing → Xi'an · Late-night snacks time!
- 15:00 Depart from Chongqing West Station/North Station 🚆
💡 Tips: Bring your ID + power bank
Arrive at the station 1 hour early for peace of mind!

- 16:00 High-speed train G2239/G2851 departs
⏳ 5-hour ride, perfect for catching up on sleep!

- 21:00 Xi'an North Station → Bell Tower Station
🚇 Line 2 direct! Use Alipay to get an e-card and scan to enter and exit

- 22:00 Check in at a hotel in the Muslim Quarter
🌟 Recommendation: No specific recommendation, the one I stayed at was average with poor soundproofing

- 22:30 Time for late-night snacks!
Must-try list:
🥟 Jia San Soup Dumplings: thin skin, juicy filling!
🍢 Hongliu Barbecue: 10 RMB/skewer, great value
🍹 Granny Hua’s Sour Plum Drink: perfect to cut the grease!

🌞 DAY 2: Walking like a special forces soldier
7:30 Breakfast rush to Jinqiao!
Li Weiyi Meatball Spicy Soup + Cured Beef Sandwich 🍲
A local favorite delicacy!

8:00 Subway Line 2 transfer to Line 1
📍 Get off at Fangzhicheng Station Exit A! Look for the white Bus No. 5 🚌

10:30 Check out the Terracotta Warriors!
🔥 Must-see: Pit 1! Booking with official guide is more cost-effective
(5 people for 100 RMB, best value)

13:00 Wei’s Cold Noodles + Lishanyuan
Don’t miss the authentic Bronze Chariot and Horse!

17:30 Dinner at Joy City
Chang’an Da Pai Dang’s Gourd Chicken is amazing! 🐔

19:00 Big Wild Goose Pagoda Music Fountain
Reserve your spot early! The show is super impressive 💦

20:00 Tang Paradise Night Market
Interact with the roly-poly girl 💃
(Kaifeng Square show at 19:30)

🌅 DAY 3: Culture and cuisine combined
7:30 Check out and store luggage
Old Li’s Mingming Meatball Spicy Soup is a must!

8:30 Shaanxi History Museum plan
Book tickets 3 days in advance! Tickets released at 10:00/11:00/18:00/19:00
💎 Must-see: Gold-inlaid beast head agate cup

12:30 Zhang’s Meat Sandwich on Ziwu Road
Certified authentic Sanqin set meal! 🥙

13:30 Choose one route
A. Bike ride on Yongning Gate City Wall 🚴‍♂️
B. Deep food exploration in the Muslim Quarter!

15:30 Head back to Chongqing~
G2232/G2856 are both good options

💣 Pitfall Avoidance Guide
🔸 No tickets for Shaanxi History Museum? Switch to Xi'an Museum
🔸 Look for the white Bus No. 5!
🔸 Be cautious eating on the main street of the Muslim Quarter (Beiyuanmen)
🔸 Allow 1.5 hours for weekend return trips!