Xi’an City Center Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum
You can study the exhibits at Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Things to do
Group Bus Tour to Terracotta Warriors with Hotel Pickup & Lunch
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch
Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar
Xi'an:Terracotta Army Museum Walking Tour with Entry Tickets
Terrracotta Warriors Museum Shuttle Bus with English Guide
Top hotels in Xi’an City Center
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Clean room, only hoped the carpet surrounding the bed was clean. Looked stained, needs washing. Breakfast was decent. Free washer& dryer was awesome! Would have liked to borrow a steamer to keep in the room for daily use, only had 1 large steamer which is located in the laundry room. But otherwise, ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Jinjiang West Capital International Hotel
Breakfast had no halal choice
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hilton Xian
One of the best hotel experience we have had anywhere! The front desk manager Sultanli Elchin was welcoming and made us feel like we were the only customers at the hotel. Outstanding experience, beautiful property and convenient location!!!!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian
The hotel was really nice and enjoyed the stay. The staff were friendly, professional and helpful especially the concierge. They arranged our train tickets even thought it was a hassle. We appreciated the room upgrade and would definitely stay at this hotel again
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
This is a very nice hotel in a good location.rooms are a good size and spacious. Our only issue was the AC. We always book rooms with AC but here the hotel controlled when it was available. Once it was on you could adjust the temp in your room. The hotel did provide us with some fans which really ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Grand Mercure Xian Renmin Square
We had a really enjoyable three night stay at the Grand Mercure. Everything was more than we could have wished for. We were given a room upgrade on arrival. The staff were all really friendly and spoke a decent level of English. And the breakfast was really good. We would happily stay here again ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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 Beilin Museum.
Zhonglou Shangquan
While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower or Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum, 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.
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