The most practical guide to Xi'an

Take you through the Tang Dynasty in 2 days

Xi'an, carrying the profound heritage of Chinese civilization, is a perfect example of the integration of history and modernity. If you only have two days but want to complete a trip to Xi'an without regrets, then you must read this article.If you have any questions or would like to customize your trip, please contact us!

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Day 1: Journey to the Heritage of a Thousand Year Old Capital

Morning: Xi'an Museum and Little Wild Goose Pagoda

Xi'an Museum: The museum is located within The Ancient City Wall and is a comprehensive museum that integrates museums, historical sites, and urban gardens. There are not only rich cultural relics displayed here, but also exquisite garden landscapes. You can see various cultural relics from prehistoric times to modern times here. Through the introduction of the guide, you can learn about the historical changes and folk culture of Xi'an.

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Noon: Tasting traditional Xi'an snacks

Yongxing Square: Yongxing Square is an Intangible Cultural Heritage food street in Xi'an, which gathers characteristic snacks from all over Shaanxi, such as meat buns, Liangpi, steamed rice cakes, and oily noodles. You can taste the most authentic Xi'an cuisine here and experience the unique emotions and production techniques of Shaanxi people towards food.


Afternoon: Xi'an City Wall and Stele Forest Museum

Xi'an City Wall: Xi'an City Wall is one of the largest and most well preserved Ancient City walls in China. You can choose to ride or walk along the city walls to appreciate the scenery of the ancient city. The scenery on the city wall is very spectacular. You can see the ancient buildings inside the ancient city and the modern urban landscape outside the city, as if traveling between ancient and modern times.

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Evening: Huimin Street and Night Scene

Huimin Street: Huimin Street is one of the most famous food streets in Xi'an. It gathers all kinds of Muslim snacks, such as Pita bread soaked in Lamb Soup, cured beef buns, sugar Youbing (Deep-fried round and flat dough-cake), etc. At Hui Muslim Street, you can taste the most authentic Hui cuisine and also purchase some special souvenirs.

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Day2: The Prosperous Journey of the Great Tang Dynasty

Morning: Dacien Temple and Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Dacien Temple: Dacien Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Xi'an and was built by Emperor Taizong Li Shimin to commemorate his mother. There are many precious Buddhist relics and murals in the temple, among which the most famous is the stupa of Master Xuanzang Sanzang.


the big wild goose pagoda: The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the iconic buildings in Xi'an, and together with the Dacien Temple, it witnesses the spread and development of Buddhist culture in Xi'an. You can climb up to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, overlook the beautiful scenery of Xi'an, and experience the ancient and modern aspects of this city.

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Afternoon: Tang Dynasty Night City and Music Fountain.

Tang Dynasty Night City: Tang Dynasty Night City is a pedestrian street themed around the prosperous Tang culture, which gathers numerous Tang style buildings, sculptures, and cultural landscapes. Strolling through the city of Tang Dynasty, it feels like traveling back to the prosperous era of Tang Dynasty. You can enjoy special performances such as "The Tumbler" and "Tang Sancai Camel", and also visit the Da Ci'en Temple Ruins Park to learn about the religious culture of the Tang Dynasty.

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Evening: Chang'an Twelve Hour Theme Block

Chang'an Twelve Hour Theme Block: Chang'an Twelve Hour Theme Block is an immersive theme block set against the backdrop of the Tang Dynasty, featuring numerous Tang style buildings, performances, and cuisine. You can wear Tang costumes and immerse yourself in Tang Dynasty life. Here, you can interact with historical figures such as "Di Renjie" and "Wu Zetian", enjoy traditional dance performances such as "Ni Chang Yu Yi Dance", and feel the prosperity and charm of the Tang Dynasty.

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Xi'an is a city full of charm. Although the two days are short, you can certainly appreciate the essence of this city through this guide. I hope you will gain a lot of memories during your trip to Xi'an!

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