What to do in Shaanxi

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Terra-cotta Warriors Museum

Terra-cotta Warriors Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service

NZ$44
per adult
Terra-cotta Warriors Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service
Xi’an Terracotta Army Entry Ticket Booking - with Guide Option

Terracotta Army Ticket Booking - with Guide Option

NZ$43
per adult
Terracotta Army Ticket Booking - with Guide Option
Terracotta Army, Xian

Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

NZ$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar
Terracotta Army Ticket

Terracotta Army Ticket

NZ$50
per adult
Terracotta Army Ticket
Eat where the locals eat and try the best authentic food in Xian!

Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

NZ$124
per adult
Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum

Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch

NZ$34
per adult
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch
Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Private Day Tour

Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Private Day Tour

NZ$49
per adult
Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Private Day Tour
Terracotta Warriors Museum

Private Xian Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda

NZ$48
per adult
Private Xian Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Authentic Old Xi'an Back Alley Food Tour

Authentic Old Xi'an Back Alley Food Tour

NZ$152
per adult
Authentic Old Xi'an Back Alley Food Tour
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Xi'an Bell Tower

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You can browse the exhibits at Xi'an Bell Tower, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
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Xi’an City Center

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

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Zhonglou Shangquan

While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower or Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate), and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhonglou Station or Beidajie Station.

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Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

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.

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Muslim Quarter

Unique features of Muslim Quarter include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Xi'an City Walls or Ancient Folk House while you're exploring the area.

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Beilin

Beilin is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongningmen Station or Nanshaomen Station to explore sights like Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate).

 

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Day trip destinations from Shaanxi

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Hanzhong

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Xi'an

A traditional Chinese architectural complex with pagoda-style towers, surrounded by lush greenery and traditional buildings.

Baoji

A mountainous landscape with dense green forests and rocky cliffs.

Shiyan

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Xinzhou