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 walkable 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

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$84 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$84
per night
4 May - 5 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! (329 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
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$90 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$90
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate) and European Alley ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (383 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$119 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$119
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (525 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
HE Hotel Xi'an South Gate
HE Hotel Xi'an South Gate
4 out of 5
72 Zhuque Street North, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is NZ$105 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
NZ$105
per night
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Xi'an Calligraphy Museum and Small Wild ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 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

HE Hotel Xi'an South Gate
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. Popular attractions European Alley and Xi'an Bell Tower and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (358 reviews)
Good stay, but heavy smoke smell in all rooms bad
"Overall stay was great. Location and hotel good. Everything was clean. Except the smell of smoke reeked. It seems maybe people smoke in there? Or the ventilation recirculated in the rooms? We had multiple rooms and all had smoke smell issues. Some worse than others. Could especially smell it in the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2024

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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$103 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$103
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an Bell Tower ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"We got a free additional bed to the room and free breakfast for all. The location is excellent. Staff is friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2023

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 Daming Palace National Heritage Park 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 Andingmen, 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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