4 Days 4 Nights In-Depth Xi'an Travel Guide

4 Days 4 Nights Xi'an Travel Guide (Budget 8000 RMB)
Trip Highlights:

Deeply experience Xi'an's historical culture and feel the charm of the ancient capital.
Taste authentic Shaanxi cuisine to satisfy your palate.
Comfortable accommodation and convenient transportation for a worry-free trip.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Xi'an, experience the ancient city nightscape

Afternoon/Evening: Arrive in Xi'an and check into the hotel.
Evening: Head to Muslim Quarter to taste authentic Xi'an snacks such as roujiamo, yangrou paomo, liangpi, etc.
Night tour of Bell and Drum Tower Square to enjoy the ancient city night view.

Recommended Accommodation: Xi'an Bell Tower Hotel (about 500 RMB/night)
Day 2: Travel through millennia, explore the Qin and Tang dynasties' prosperity

Morning: Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum (ticket 120 RMB) to feel the shock of the eighth wonder of the world.
Afternoon: Tour Huaqing Palace (ticket 120 RMB), enjoy the beauty of Lishan Mountain, and learn about the love story of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei.
Evening: Watch the "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance (tickets from 268 RMB) to experience the grandeur of the Tang dynasty.

Transportation: Private car or tourist shuttle bus (about 200 RMB/person)
Day 3: Touch history, savor culture

Morning: Visit Shaanxi History Museum (free, reservation required) to learn about Shaanxi's long history and culture.
Afternoon: Tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (ticket 50 RMB), climb the pagoda for a distant view and feel the Buddhist culture.
Evening: Stroll through the Tang Paradise Night Market to experience the culture of the flourishing Tang dynasty and enjoy the light show.

Day 4: Ancient city stroll, leisure shopping

Morning: Visit Xi'an City Wall (ticket 54 RMB), bike or walk to feel the ancient city style.
Afternoon: Head to Yongxingfang to taste more Shaanxi specialties and buy souvenirs.
Evening: According to your flight/train schedule, head to the airport/station to end the trip.

Other Recommendations:

Food: Tongshengxiang Paomo, Defachang Dumplings, Jia San Soup Dumplings
Shopping: Shuyuanmen Cultural Street, Luomashi Pedestrian Street
Notes: Xi'an is hot in summer, remember sun protection; cold in winter, keep warm.

Budget Allocation:

Accommodation: 2000 RMB (4 nights)
Transportation: 1000 RMB (including airport transfers, private car, etc.)
Tickets: 800 RMB
Meals: 1500 RMB
Shopping and others: 1700 RMB

Total: 8000 RMB
Warm Tips:

The above itinerary is for reference only and can be adjusted according to your situation.
Book flights/trains and hotels in advance; prices may rise during peak seasons.
Some attractions require advance reservations, such as Shaanxi History Museum.
Keep your personal belongings safe and travel securely.

Wish you a pleasant trip in Xi'an!