Complete Guide to Must-Visit Attractions in Xi'an Beautifully

Xi'an Roaming Guide: A Dream Through the Millennia of Chang'an
📍 Core Attractions Overview Xi'an Roaming Guide: A Dream Through the Millennia of Chang'an
📍 Core Attractions Overview 🌿✨
Terracotta Warriors
🕒 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM|Ticket 120 RMB
📸 Must-See: Pit 1 with the army of a thousand warriors, Pit 2 with kneeling archers (most detailed)
💡 Tip: Avoid the noon rush, bring your ID card!
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
🎯 Tower Admission 30 RMB|Night View Free ✨✨
🌙 Recommended: 7:00 PM North Square Music Fountain + South Square Xuanzang Statue Light Show
City Wall
🚴 54 RMB|Bike Rental 45 RMB/3 hours 🚲
🌅 Best Time: Evening ride to watch the sunset light up the Bell Tower
Muslim Quarter
🍢 Must-Eat: Lao Mi’s Paomo, Jia San’s Soup Dumplings, Red Willow Barbecue
🗓️ 2-Day Minimalist Itinerary
Day 1: History Walk
Morning: Terracotta Warriors → Afternoon: Huaqing Palace (optional "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance) → Evening: Muslim Quarter
Day 2: City Stroll
Morning: Shaanxi History Museum (free/appointment required) → Afternoon: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda → City Wall Cycling → Bell and Drum Tower Night View
🍜 Culinary Highlights
Breakfast: Lao Li’s Spicy Soup at Sajinqiao + Cured Beef Sandwich
Dessert: Shan Shi San (Oil-Splashed Chili Ice Cream for adventurous tasting)
📌 Key Reminders
✔ Most attractions are accessible by subway, get the “Xi'an Electronic Metro Card” on Alipay
✔ Museums are closed on Mondays
✔ Best climate in September-October, avoid summer heat

Chang'an returns home, home is Chang'an

Post by DAHLIA DANIELS | Aug 20, 2025

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