If you are interested in discovering the beauty and majesty of imperial China, you should not miss out on a visit to Xi’An.
The former Chang’An is one of the Great Four Capitals of China and a trove of cultural treasures, landmarks and museums of outstanding importance and beauty.
In this page we outline a 36-hour programme, suitable for the first visit to the city. The itinerary aims to offer a wide picture of Xi’An.
Xi'An 1,5-day itinerary
Xi’An is a huge city but it is in its core that the majority of its places of interest are concentrated. It is therefore possible to organise the visit to Xi’An quite easily. Public transportation is quite efficient and most sites can be reached by bus and subway.
Taxis are plentiful and quite cheap and efficient. For such a short trip we suggest you do not count out the option of using the taxi.
Itinerary: Terracotta Army Archaeological Site, Xi’An city centre
Finding a convenient hotel in the centre is quite easy. There is a great number of structures that can cater for any kind of traveller. Advance booking is recommended.
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Xi'An 1,5-day itinerary Terracotta Army Archaeological Site, Xi’An city centre, historical pagodas Evening arrival |
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Where to stay |
City Centre, (Bell Tower, BeiLin) |
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Day 1 |
Destinations:
Other options: Shaaxi History Museum
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Day 2 (morning) |
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Morning arrival
If you reach Xi’An by noon, we suggest you leave your baggage at the hotel and begin your journey right away with a visit to the city centre. The next day can be devoted to the visit to the archaeological site and the historical pagodas. In this case you may opt for a tourist package.
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Other destinations:
Suzhou 1-day itinerary | Suzhou 2-day itinerary
Hangzhou 1-day itinerary | Wuzhen 1-day itinerary
