Xi’an City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Xi’an City Center
Popular places to visit
Xi'an Bell Tower
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.
Xi'an City Walls
Relish the Chinese style of the elegant moat, towers and historic walls of one of the world’s largest military defence systems.
Great Mosque of Xi'an
See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.
Drum Tower
After visiting Drum Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Yisu Grand Theater
Enjoy a show at Yisu Grand Theater, a popular theatre in Xi'an. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tianshuijing Catholic Church
Tianshuijing Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Xi'an, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Activities
Group Bus Tour to Terracotta Warriors with Hotel Pickup & Lunch
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch
Xi'an:Terracotta Army Museum Walking Tour with Entry Tickets
Skip The Line Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Optional Dumplings Banquet
Terrracotta Warriors Museum Shuttle Bus with English Guide
Our pick of the best Xi’an City Center Hotel Deals
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Room was clean. Proximity to the bell tower and the muslim quarter. Close to lots of restaurants and shops. Friendly staff, willing to assist. Has free afternoon tea. Our room has a strong cigarette smell though it was a non-smoking room so staff provided air purifier which gave some relief. Room ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hilton Xian
Great staff many local restaurants
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Clean room, spacious with lots of cupboard space, super friendly staff
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Fantastic
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Xi'An Bell Tower
The room was clean, staff were very nice. There is a small gym and a laundry facility, good for our family.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown
Great location. Close to bell and drum tower, lots of food options around the hotel. Room is clean and quiet, staff friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Xi’an City Center
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 Bell Tower.
Zhonglou Shangquan
While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower or Yisu Grand Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhonglou Station or Beidajie Station.
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.
Xincheng
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.
Lianhu
Discover Lianhu, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Lianhu include Xi'an City Walls and Zhiyuan Villa, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Anyuanmen Station.
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.
Xi’an City Center Travel Guide
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