Five-Day Tour of Xi'an

Preparation before departure:
✔️ Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum, Huaqing Palace, and other attractions require advance reservations
✔️ Prepare comfortable shoes, Xi'an is perfect for city walks!
✔️ Bring traditional-style clothing for amazing photos!
✔️ Download the "Chang'an Tong" app in advance for convenient subway and bus rides

🗺️ Detailed itinerary:

Day 1️⃣ Classic Ancient City First Experience
📍 Xi'an Bell Tower (Open 8:30-21:30)
Direct access via Metro Line 2, the first landmark to check in! Climb the Bell Tower to overlook the panoramic view of Chang'an city🏙️
📍 Drum Tower (Open 8:30-21:30)
A 5-minute walk away, experience the cultural atmosphere of the ancient "morning bell and evening drum"✨
📍 Sajinqiao Food Street
Must-try recommendations💯:
✔️ Roujiamo with meat, egg, and vegetables (loaded with fillings!)
✔️ Osmanthus cake (soft, glutinous, and sweet)
✔️ Persimmon cake (Xi'an exclusive!)
📍 Andingmen City Tower
The ancient city wall is stunning at sunset! Recommended around 5 PM🌇

Day 2️⃣ Historical and Cultural Shock Tour
📍 Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum
Must-see: Pit 1 army formation, kneeling archer figurines, bronze chariots
Recommended to arrive before 9 AM to avoid peak hours⚠️
📍 Huaqing Palace
The place of the love story between Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei💑
📍 Lishan Mountain
Take the cable car up the mountain to overlook the full view of Huaqing Pool🚡
📍 "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance
Highly recommended! A spectacular live show🌟

Day 3️⃣ Challenge the Danger of the Five Great Mountains
📍 Mount Hua
Choose the west ascent and north descent route for the easiest path!
Remember to bring gloves for the thrilling climb🤸
📍 Ming Qin Prince's Mansion City Wall Ruins
Beautifully lit at night, a perfect spot for night photography📸

Day 4️⃣ Grand Tang Culture Tour
📍 Shaanxi History Museum (Closed on Mondays)
Be sure to book at least half a month in advance!
📍 Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Tang Paradise Night Market
An immersive experience traveling back to the Tang Dynasty!
Most lively after 7 PM🎇

Day 5️⃣ Slow Life in Local Xi'an
📍 Xiaonanjie Morning Market (6:00-9:00)
The favorite breakfast market of locals!
Must-try: Spicy pepper soup, beef pancakes, lamb blood soup
📍 Shuyuanmen Street
A hotspot for literary youth, full of scholarly atmosphere📚
📍 Xi'an Jiaotong University
A century-old prestigious university with a stunning campus, cherry blossom season is breathtaking🌸

🏨 Accommodation Recommendation:
Tang Huayue Hotel (Xi'an Bell Tower Muslim Street Branch) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍 Address: 2nd Floor, Dongfang Star Shopping Mall, No. 2 Nanxin Street
✨ Advantages:
✔️ Walking distance to Bell Tower and metro station
✔️ Fully smart facilities + gym
✔️ Thoughtful service, proactively helps with luggage
✔️ Moderate price, excellent value for money!

💡 Travel Tips:
✓ Most attractions require ID card scanning for entry
✓ It’s more cost-effective to buy a combined ticket for Xi'an City Wall + Bell and Drum Towers
✓ Food streets use electronic payments only
✓ Do not use flash photography inside museums