Autumn Charm in Chang'an! Touch the Flourishing Tang Dynasty Amidst Falling Golden Ginkgo Leaves

Golden Ginkgo in the Autumn Breeze! Walk around Xi'an for 3 days to feast on ancient sites and delicious food🏮
The autumn in this thousand-year-old capital is truly breathtaking! Golden ginkgo + ancient architecture + food overload, save this nanny-level guide now 👇

🚴 Transportation Recommendations
✅ Rent a bike to tour the Ancient City Wall (45 RMB/3 hours)
✅ Metro Line 4 goes directly to Dayan Pagoda Station (Exit B, 5-minute walk)
📍 Dayan Pagoda: No. 3 East Square Road, Yanta District
📍 Terracotta Warriors: Qinling North Road, Lintong District (taxi or tourist shuttle recommended)

🎫 Ticket Tips
Dayan Pagoda tower ticket: 10 RMB
Terracotta Warriors ticket: 120 RMB (book in advance!)

✨ Must-Visit Route
1️⃣ Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The eighth wonder of the world! The thousands of unique Terracotta Warriors are stunning
📸 Hidden spot: Last row of Pit 1, fewer people and great photos
⚠️ Tip: Don’t trust unofficial guides at the entrance! Rent the official audio guide

2️⃣ Dayan Pagoda → Tang Paradise Night City
Dayan Pagoda: The place where Xuanzang stored scriptures, don’t miss the music fountain at the North Square (7:00 PM / 9:00 PM)
Night City: Free entry! Tang-style performances + light shows (7:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
🍂 Best autumn viewing spot: Ginkgo Avenue at the South Square of Dayan Pagoda

3️⃣ Ancient City Wall Cycling
Total length 13.7 km! Recommended section: Yongning Gate to Anding Gate (stunning at sunset)
🚴 Rental points: East side of South Gate / North side of West Gate

🍜 Food Highlights
Roujiamo (Chinese burger): Recommended Qin Yu Roujiamo (East Wooden Market)
Yangrou Paomo (mutton stew with bread): Lao Mi’s Big Rain Paomo, you tear the bread yourself!
Hulu Chicken: Chang'an Da Paidang, crispy skin and tender meat
Persimmon Hu Ta (a local dish): Autumn and winter special! Lao Ma’s at Saijin Bridge

📝 Notes
Big temperature difference in November! Thin down jacket + scarf are must-haves
Remember to book museums in advance (closed on Mondays)
Check official accounts for Night City showtimes

📸 Photo Guide
• Red walls + ginkgo at Dayan Pagoda (South Square)
• Lantern street at Night City (lights on at 7:30 PM)
• Back view photos at the Terracotta Warriors restoration area