Walk 30,000 steps and have fun in Xi'an

### **Xi'an Travel Guide: History + Food + Itinerary Guide** [TempleOfHeaven]Xi'an, formerly known as **Chang'an**, is one of the four ancient capitals of China. It has a **3,000-year history of city construction** and was once the capital of **13 dynasties**. Here you can find not only the stunning Terracotta Warriors and the ancient city wall, but also the delicious food of Muslim Street and the prosperous Tang Dynasty City that Never Sleeps. This guide covers **must-see attractions, food recommendations, itinerary arrangements, transportation and accommodation** to help you have fun in Xi'an! --- ## **[Schoolbag] Must-visit attractions in Xi'an** ### **1. History and Humanities** ✅ **Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum** (ticket price 120 yuan) - **The Eighth Wonder of the World**, must-see Pit 1 (main military formation), Pit 2 (arms display), and Pit 3 (command post). - **Tips**: It is recommended to go in the morning to avoid the crowds; you can visit it together with **Lishan Garden (included in the ticket)**. ✅ **Xi'an City Wall** (ticket 54 yuan) - The most complete ancient city wall in China, you can **ride it (45 yuan/3 hours)**. It is recommended to climb the city wall in the evening to watch the sunset. ✅ **Shaanxi History Museum** (free, reservation required) - "The Pearl of the Ancient Capital, the Treasure House of China", with a collection of 370,000 cultural relics, the "Gold-Inlaid Animal-Head Agate Cup" and "Tang Sancai" are must-sees. - **Tips**: Make an appointment on the official website/public account 3 days in advance. It is recommended to ask for an explanation (or rent an electronic guide). ✅ **Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Datang City** (Big Wild Goose Pagoda Climbing 25 yuan) - **Big Wild Goose Pagoda**: Xuanzang's Buddhist scriptures are stored here. The North Square has Asia's largest musical fountain (two shows at 7pm and 9pm). - **Tang Dynasty City That Never Sleeps** (free): A pedestrian street with the theme of the Great Tang Dynasty, with beautiful night views and free performances (such as "The Doli Girl"). ✅ **Bell Tower & Drum Tower** (combined ticket 50 yuan) - A landmark of Xi'an. It is recommended to take photos at night and go up to the tower to overlook the night view of the city center. ✅ **Huaqing Palace** (ticket price 120 yuan) - The Tang Dynasty Royal Hot Spring Palace, where you can watch a live performance of "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" (highly recommended, ticket prices start from 268 yuan). ✅ **Beilin Museum** (ticket price: 65 yuan) - A paradise for calligraphy lovers, with collections of inscriptions by famous calligraphers such as Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing. --- ### **2. Natural scenery** [Glister] **Huashan** (ticket price 160 yuan, cable car fee extra) - "The most dangerous mountain in the world", we recommend taking the "cable car up to the West Peak and the cable car down to the North Peak" for a day trip, or climbing at night to watch the sunrise. [Glister] **Hukou Waterfall** (ticket price 90 yuan) - Located on the border of Shaanxi and Shanxi, it is the most spectacular waterfall of the Yellow River. It is recommended to join a tour group or drive by yourself (about 4 hours drive from Xi'an). --- ### **3. Minor cultural and artistic attractions** [Glister]**Muslim Street & Sajin Bridge** - Muslim Street has many tourists, while **Sajin Bridge** is more localized and suitable for eating authentic snacks (more on that in the food section later). [Glister]**Yongxingfang** - The intangible cultural heritage food street is cleaner than the Muslim Street, where you can experience the "smashing bowl wine" art. [Glister] **Guangren Temple** (free) - The only Tibetan Buddhist temple in Xi'an, with red walls and golden roofs, is a great place for taking photos. --- ## **🍜 Must-eat food in Xi'an** Xi'an is the "Carbohydrate Capital", and its noodles, beef and mutton are its specialties! ### **1. Classic snacks** - **Roujiamo** (Recommended: Qinyu Roujiamo, Zhangji on Ziwu Road) - **Mutton soup steamed bun** (Laosunjia, Tongshengxiang) - **Liangpi** (Weijia Liangpi secret flavor) - **Biangbiang noodles** (Aihua pants belt noodles) - **Hot and spicy soup** (Li Weiyi meatball hot and spicy soup) - **Zeng Gao** (Southeast Asian Zeng Gao) - **Sour soup dumplings** (Maer sour soup dumplings) ### **2. Food Street** - **Muslim Street**: There are many tourists, but "Laomijia Pao Mo" and "Jia San Guan Tang Bao" are worth a try. - **Sajinqiao**: Locals often go there, and recommend "Liu Xin Beef and Mutton Soup Bun" and "Yang Tianyu Lime Beef Sandwich Bun". - **Yongxingfang**: Good environment, Zichang pancakes and Zhashui potato rice cakes are good. --- ## **[CarFront] Traffic Guide** - **Airplane**: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, Metro Line 14 goes directly to the city center. - **High-speed rail**: Xi'an North Station (high-speed rail hub), Metro Line 2/4 directly to the city center. - **Transportation in the city**: Subway (Lines 1-14 cover major attractions), bus, taxi (not expensive in the city). --- ## **[Calendar] Recommended itinerary** ### **【3-Day Classic Tour】** **Day 1: Historical highlights** Terracotta Warriors → Huaqing Palace (+ "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance) → Bell and Drum Tower Night View **Day2: City Cultural Tour** Shaanxi History Museum → Big Wild Goose Pagoda → Tang Dynasty City That Never Sleeps **Day3: Ancient City Experience** Xi'an City Wall Cycling → Muslim Street/Sajin Bridge → Yongxingfang ### **【5-day in-depth tour】** **Day 1**: Terracotta Warriors + Lishan Garden → Huaqing Palace (The Song of Everlasting Regret) **Day2**: Shaanxi History Museum → Big Wild Goose Pagoda → Tang Dynasty City That Never Sleeps **Day3**: Xi'an City Wall → Forest of Steles Museum → Muslim Street **Day 4**: One-day tour of Huashan Mountain (or Hukou Waterfall) **Day5**: Guangren Temple → Free time (shopping or small attractions) --- ## **🏨 Accommodation Recommendations** - **Near Bell Tower/South Gate**: convenient transportation and rich nightlife. - **Big Wild Goose Pagoda/Qujiang**: Many high-end hotels, close to the Tang Dynasty City that Never Sleeps. - **Along the subway line**: along Line 2/4, the cost-effectiveness is high. --- ## **💡 Travel Tips** [MapleLeaf]1. **Best season**: April-May, September-October (cool spring and autumn, avoid the high temperature in summer). [Tulip]2. **Tips for preventing pitfalls**: - There are many "wild tour guides" near the Terracotta Warriors. It is recommended to take an official tour guide or an electronic tour guide. - Ask the price before dining in Huimin Street to avoid being ripped off. [Kimono]3. **Special Experience**: - Wear Hanfu and visit the Tang Dynasty City that Never Sleeps (available for rent nearby). - Listen to a Xi'an crosstalk (Qingqu Society, New Force of Crosstalk). --- [GoodJob]Xi’an is a city that “sees a thousand years at a glance”, where history and modernity blend together, and delicious food and beautiful scenery coexist. Follow this guide and have fun in Chang'an easily! 🎋