Xi’an City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Xi\'an City Walls

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower

5/5(8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Xi'an when you take a trip to Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower
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Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate)

Learn about the local history of Xi'an when you spend time at Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate). Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate)
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Tianshuijing Catholic Church

Learn about the local history of Xi'an when you spend time at Tianshuijing Catholic Church. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Tianshuijing Catholic Church

Activities

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Xian Muslim Quarter: 2-Hour Small Group Walking Food Tour

NZ$127
Per adult
Xian Muslim Quarter: 2-Hour Small Group Walking Food Tour
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All Inclusive Customizable Terracotta Warriors Tour With Food and Evening Show

NZ$591
Per adult
All Inclusive Customizable Terracotta Warriors Tour With Food and Evening Show
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10 Days Xi'an & Luoyang & Pingyao Ancient Town Tour

NZ$5,324
Per adult
10 Days Xi'an & Luoyang & Pingyao Ancient Town Tour
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Private Xi'an City Highlight Day Tour

NZ$451
Per adult
Private Xi'an City Highlight Day Tour
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3-Day Private Tibet Tour from Xi'an: Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake and Khampa La Pass

NZ$3,241
Per adult
3-Day Private Tibet Tour from Xi'an: Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake and Khampa La Pass
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17-Day Guided Tour in Silk Road China

NZ$4,834
Per adult
17-Day Guided Tour in Silk Road China
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Our pick of the best Xi’an City Center Hotel Deals

XI’AN DAJING CASTLE HOTEL
XI’AN DAJING CASTLE HOTEL
4.5 out of 5
12 Xi Duan Huan Cheng Nan Lu, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is NZ$85 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$85
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate) and European ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (385 reviews)
"Everything was fine. However it could be better if staff was able to speak a little more english. I tried to look for an ATM around and nobody could help me efficiently"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2024

XI’AN DAJING CASTLE HOTEL
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
4.5 out of 5
319 Dongxin Street, Xincheng district, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is NZ$109 per night from 22 May to 23 May
NZ$109
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (529 reviews)
"Sofitel on Renmin Square exceeded our expectations in the quality and spaciousness of the room: for example, it had two toilets and a seperate Tub/Shower arrangement). It also exceeded our expectations in the breakfasts and the ambiance of the dining room. Additionally, all of the staff (expecially ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2024

Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
25 Meters To The East Of 20 Nan Yuan, Men Mid Fen Xiang, Xi'an, Shaanxi
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions European Alley and Xi'an ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)
"Nice hotel - staff friendly as they can be considered language differences- the afternoon tea provided 2:30om-5pm was a bonus. Restaurant in the evening was very tasty - especially the duck."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

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Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
SOON DESIGNER HOTEL Xi'an Drum Tower & YONGNING Gate Branch
SOON DESIGNER HOTEL Xi'an Drum Tower & YONGNING Gate Branch
4 out of 5
72 Zhuque Street North, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is NZ$120 per night from 22 May to 23 May
NZ$120
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xi'an Calligraphy Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"Staff seemed more into the Bistro side rather than hotel. Hotel clean and comfortable. Deco slightly drab, black and dark grey also as need to get to 2nd.floor to book in can be difficult"

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2023

SOON DESIGNER HOTEL Xi'an Drum Tower & YONGNING Gate Branch
Grand Mercure Xian Renmin Square
Grand Mercure Xian Renmin Square
4.5 out of 5
319 Dongxin Street, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is NZ$100 per night from 23 May to 24 May
NZ$100
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (330 reviews)
Felt great staying this place
"I think this was the best stay in the whole China trip for me. I enjoyed the place, shower & bath, comfortable bed, breakfast, and hospitality staff. The location was a bit distanced from the station but taxi makes a big difference to come back here. I wish Japanese restaurant was open but I enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct. 2023

Grand Mercure Xian Renmin Square
Holiday Inn Express Xi'An Bell Tower, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Xi'An Bell Tower, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
No. 70 Nandajie, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is NZ$101 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$101
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (110 reviews)
"The bed is clean and the hotel is very convenient to the places of interest"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Xi'An Bell Tower, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Xi’an City Center

Xi\'an which includes heritage elements and a city

Beilin

4/5(1 area review)

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).

Beilin
Xi\'an which includes heritage elements and a city

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
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
Xi\'an City Walls featuring outdoor art and a city as well as a small group of people

Xincheng

4/5(1 area review)

Noted for its historical sites and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Xincheng. Top attractions like Xi'an City Walls and Culture and Arts Hall of Qin and Han Dynasty are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Beidajie Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.

Xincheng
Great Mosque of Xi\'an featuring a mosque and religious elements

Lianhu

5/5(3 area reviews)

Discover Lianhu, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Lianhu include Great Mosque of Xi'an and Sculptures of Silk Road, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Anyuanmen Station.

Lianhu
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda showing heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

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

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