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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beilin Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Beilin Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Xi'an. 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
Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar
Our pick of the best Xi’an City Center Hotel Deals
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Great experience
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hilton Xian
Beautifully clean room! The housekeeper made our room so fresh everyday! The staff are the stars in this hotel though! Every single one was a pleasure to meet! The bar person was a credit to the bar with her smiles and willingness to try to teach us a Chinese word or two!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Lavande Hotel (Xi'an Bell Tower Muslim street subway station)
Nice comfortable room nice staff.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Jinjiang West Capital International Hotel
What a great stay. We were in Xi'an for five days, visiting the city and area. The hotel is in a great location, just outside of the Muslim Quarter. A short two block walk brought us to an amazing market and food street. The hotel staff was great, heling us whenever we had questions or needs. The ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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 Beilin Museum.
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 Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum and Xi'an City Walls 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 Andingmen, 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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