72 Hours in Xi'an: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers
Xi 'an, one of the four ancient capitals of China, has a history of more than 3,000 years, is the starting point of the Silk Road and the home of the Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shihuang. If you only have 3 days, this guide will take you to visit the essence of Xi 'an efficiently and feel the charm of the ancient city!
Xi 'an, one of the four ancient capitals of China, has a history of more than 3,000 years, is the starting point of the Silk Road and the home of the Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shihuang. If you only have 3 days, this guide will take you to visit the essence of Xi 'an efficiently and feel the charm of the Ancient City!
Day 1:
Morning:
Shaanxi History Museum: Known as the "pearl of the ancient capital", it holds more than 370,000 cultural relics, from the bronzes of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties to the gold and silver ware of the Tang Dynasty, showing the essence of Chinese civilization.
Afternoon:
Xi 'an City Wall: The most complete preserved ancient city wall in China, it is recommended to rent a bicycle to ride around and feel the ancient city style.
Night:
Grand Tang Mall: The Tang theme pedestrian street, bright lights at night.
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Day 2:
Morning:
Terracotta Army Museum: The eighth wonder of the world, three pits display more than 8,000 terracotta figures, stunning.
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Afternoon:
Huaqing Palace: Tang Dynasty royal hot spring Palace, Yang Guifei once bathed here.
Night:
Huimin Street: Taste Xi 'an special snacks, such as Rou Jia mo, mutton soaked in bread.
Day 3:
Morning:
Xi 'an Museum: To understand the history of Xi 'an, it is better to experience it with fewer people.
Afternoon:
Bell and Drum Tower: The night view is more beautiful, and you can overlook the whole city.
Night:
Experience "Asia's longest indoor escalator" at Seg Mall.
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3 days is short, but it is enough to experience the history, culture and food of Xi 'an!
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Daniel Dorothea
Canada
Reviewed on April 29,2025
Shopping on Nanjing Road in Shanghai was just amazing! It's truly the "First Commercial Street of China", where tradition and modernity blend perfectly. You can find awesome souvenirs and experience the trendy vibes in cool stores. The neon lights at night are just spectacular, shining bright like Times Square in New York. The food here is incredible too. I had a feast for my taste buds. Shanghai, I'll definitely be back!
Destination(s):
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May 08,2024
Elvis Eva
Canada
Reviewed on June 20,2025
As a solo traveler from Canada, I was nervous about navigating China alone—but this 11-day tour was PERFECT! From hiking the Great Wall at sunrise (Day 3) to gasping at the Terracotta Army (Day 5), every day delivered ‘pinch-me’ moments. The real showstopper? Zhangjiajie’s Avatar Mountains (Day 7)! Our guide made the stone pillars come alive with stories.
Massive thanks for handling all logistics—bullet train tickets, entry passes, car! And the 4-star hotels surprised me.
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June 02,2025
Simon
America
Reviewed on May 29,2025
Our 2-day Zhangjiajie tour was beyond spectacular! As someone who’s visited Beijing and Shanghai for work, this trip revealed China’s wild, magical heart. Day 1 in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park felt like stepping onto Pandora—I’m a huge Avatar fan, and Yuanjiajie’s floating peaks left me breathless. The misty pillars and lush valleys like pure movie magic!
Then came Fenghuang Ancient Town, we eat dinner beside the thundering waterfall. It seems Unreal! The night views of stilt houses glowing over the river were straight from a fairy tale.
For fellow Avatar lovers and adventure seekers: Don’t miss this bucket-list experience! 10/10 would return.
A Well-Traveled Film Buff, May 2025
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Date of
Experience:
May 08,2025
