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Xi'an is the oldest of China's imperial capitals, the starting point of the Silk Road and home to the renowned Terracotta Army. The Ming-dynasty city wall still completely encircles the old town, alongside a Muslim Quarter fragrant with spices and bursting with fiery street food.
Why stay in Xi'an
Terracotta Army
A clay army of 8,000 warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb, no two faces alike
Cycle the city wall
The 14km Ming-dynasty city wall, which you can cycle all the way around
Muslim Quarter
The Hui people's food alleys and a Grand Mosque over a thousand years old
Gateway of the Silk Road
The starting point of the Silk Road that linked China with Central Asia and Europe
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Local dishes to try in Xi'an
- 1🍔
Roujiamo
The "Chinese burger" — spiced braised pork chopped and stuffed into a crisp baked flatbread
📍 Muslim Quarter - 2🍜
Biangbiang Noodles
One long, wide noodle tossed with chili and hot oil
📍 Citywide - 3🍲
Yangrou Paomo
Hot mutton soup poured over hand-torn pieces of flatbread — a Xi'an staple
📍 Muslim Quarter - 4🍢
Grilled Lamb Skewers
Skewers grilled and sprinkled with cumin and chili, their aroma drifting through the alleys
📍 Muslim Quarter - 5🥟
Xi'an Dumplings
Jiaozi in many shapes and fillings, served as a full dumpling-banquet set
📍 Old Town
- 1🗿
Terracotta Army
Excavation pits with over 8,000 clay warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb
📍 Lintong District - 2🧱
City Wall
A Ming-dynasty wall that completely encircles the city — you can cycle right around it
📍 Old Town - 3🕌
Muslim Quarter
Hui street-food alleys and a Grand Mosque with Chinese-style architecture
📍 Lianhu - 4🛕
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
A Tang-dynasty brick pagoda that once housed Buddhist scriptures brought from India
📍 Yanta District - 5🥁
Bell & Drum Towers
A pair of wooden towers in the heart of the old town, symbols of Xi'an
📍 Old Town - 6♨️
Huaqing Palace
A Tang-dynasty hot-spring palace at the foot of Mount Li
📍 Lintong District
Things to do in Xi'an
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3 Xi'an hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.4LuxuryHilton Xi'an
#3 5-star hotel · Hilton brand inside the old city wall
★ 9.3LuxuryEastern House Boutique Hotel
#1 boutique hotel · inside the city wall
★ 9.2LuxuryGrand Soluxe International Hotel Xi'an
#2 5-star hotel · steps from Xi'an Railway Station
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Manxin Hotel Xi'an Bell Tower South Gate
#5 design boutique · steps from the South Gate
Ibis Hotel Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Guangji Street Metro Station
#6 3-star hotel · ibis brand inside the city wall
Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an
#4 4-star hotel · Across from the Bell Tower
Han Tang Inn Hostel
#7 International hostel · A Xi'an institution inside the city wall
Desti Youth Park Hostel Xi'an Bell Tower
#9 backpacker hostel · inside the city wall
Heye Youth Travel Hotel Xi'an Bell Tower Metro Station
#10 youth-travel hotel · inside the city wall near the Bell Tower
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🚆 Getting around Xi'an
Metro
Several lines link the old town, the train station, and the main tourist areas
Bus to the Terracotta Army
Public bus 5 (306) runs from Xi'an Railway Station straight to the Terracotta Army
High-speed rail
Xi'an North station connects conveniently to Beijing, Chengdu, and Luoyang
Cycle on the wall
Rent a bike to ride the 14km city wall and see the city from above
Where to go next near Xi'an
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ChengduSichuan's capital, famous for giant pandas, fiery hotpot, and laid-back days in the teahouses.
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GuangzhouA great trading metropolis in southern China — a paradise of dim sum and a world commerce hub.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Xi'an
How do you get to the Terracotta Army?+
Take bus 5 (306) from the east parking lot of Xi'an Railway Station — it's about an hour to Lintong District. Go in the morning to avoid the big tour groups.
How many days do you need in Xi'an?+
Two to three days is ideal. Spend the first day at the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace, and the second cycling the city wall, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Muslim Quarter.
What's interesting in the Muslim Quarter?+
It's Xi'an's best street-food destination, with roujiamo, grilled lamb, and sweets, open late into the night. Go in the evening for the liveliest atmosphere.
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