Central Plain Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Xi\'an which includes a city and heritage elements
Xi\'an showing a city
Xi\'an showing a city
Xi\'an which includes a skyscraper, a park and landscape views
Terracota Army showing interior views and a ruin

Where to stay in Central Plain

Bell Tower

Xi’an City Center

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Xi’an City Center. Top attractions like Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yongningmen Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.

Xi’an City Center
Xi\'an which includes a city and heritage elements

Zhonglou Shangquan

While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower and jump on the metro at Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.

Zhonglou Shangquan
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Pingyao Ancient City

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Pingyao Ancient City. You might want to make time for a stop at Pingyao Confucian Temple or Former Residence of Lei Lutai.

Pingyao Ancient City
Terracota Army showing interior views and a ruin

Lintong District

If you're spending some time in Lintong District, Terracotta Army and Tomb of Qin Shi Huang are top sights worth seeing.

Lintong District
Xi\'an

Muslim Quarter

Historical sites and shopping are highlights of Muslim Quarter. Make a stop by Great Mosque of Xi'an or Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zhonglou Station to get around town.

Muslim Quarter
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Yanta Qu

Yanta Qu is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wei 1-jie Station or Xiaozhai Station to explore sights like Shaanxi History Museum.

Yanta Qu
The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an

The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an

5 out of 5
No. 50, Keji 2nd Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is NZ$310 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$310
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Golden Eagle and Muta Temple Relics Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
"Fantastic breakfast, top notch local food options. We all love it, will come back."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower

4 out of 5
NO 16 ANBAN STREET, XIAN, Xi'an
The price is NZ$124 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$124
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yisu Grand Theater and Culture ...
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"It was pleasant experience here ."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou

JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou

5 out of 5
Millennium Royal Plaza No 2 Central Busi, Zhengzhou, Henan
The price is NZ$153 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$153
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zhengzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Henan Geological Museum and Zhengzhou Town's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
"Friendly staff and nice environment."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou
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Lyf Dayanta Xi'An

Lyf Dayanta Xi'An

4.5 out of 5
No.4066, Yanta South Road,, Yanta,, Xi'an, Shaanxi
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Xi'an Botanical Garden ...
Lyf Dayanta Xi'An
Cozy 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Xi'an with WiFi, AC and beautiful Garden

Cozy 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Xi'an with WiFi, AC and beautiful Garden

Xi'An
Stay at this apartment in Xi'an. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chang’an-Tian-shan Silk Road Corridor and Changle Palace ...
Cozy 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Xi'an with WiFi, AC and beautiful Garden
Ziyue Minghu Hotel

Ziyue Minghu Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Jinan, Shandong, China, Jinan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Jinan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jinan Fuxue Confucian Temple and Furong ...
Ziyue Minghu Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Terracota Army featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture

Terracotta Army

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.

Terracotta Army
Bell Tower

Xi'an Bell Tower

4.5/5(12 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Xi'an with a visit to Xi'an Bell Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Xi'an Bell Tower
Xi\'an City Walls which includes religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Xi'an City Walls

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Relish the Chinese style of the elegant moat, towers and historic walls of one of the world’s largest military defence systems.

Xi'an City Walls
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda showing a park and a temple or place of worship

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Admire engravings and statues as you ascend the twirling staircase of this tower for a panoramic view of the city of Xi’an.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Great Mosque of Xi\'an showing religious elements and a mosque

Great Mosque of Xi'an

4.5/5(4 reviews)

See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.

Great Mosque of Xi'an
Mount Tai

Mount Tai

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tai during your travels in Daiyue. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.

Mount Tai