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Food, drink & nightlife
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Terra-Cotta Warriorrs & Horses One Day Tour
Shows & concerts
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Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show and Dumpling Banquet
Classes & workshops
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Private Dumpling Cooking Class in Xi'an Local Family
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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All Inclusive Private Tour:1-Day of Xi’an from Beijing Round-Trip by Air
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Customized Day Tour to Terracotta Army and Horses Museum
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Terracotta Army
Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.
Xi'an Bell Tower
You can find out about the history of Xi'an with a stop at Xi'an Bell Tower. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Xi'an City Walls
Relish the Chinese style of the elegant moat, towers and historic walls of one of the world’s largest military defence systems.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Admire engravings and statues as you ascend the twirling staircase of this tower for a panoramic view of the city of Xi’an.
Great Mosque of Xi'an
See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.
Drum Tower
You can find out about the history of Xi'an with a visit to Drum Tower. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Explore the campus of Xi'an Jiaotong University during your visit to Xi'an. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Find out about the history of Xi'an when you spend time at Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower
Find out about the history of Xi'an when you spend time at Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Xi'an
Xi’an City Center
Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Xi’an City Center. Top attractions like Xi'an Bell Tower and Beilin Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yongningmen Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
Yanta Qu
You might enjoy the historic sites while in Yanta Qu. Shaanxi History Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Wei 1-jie Station or Xiaozhai Station to see more of the city.
Qujiang New District
Discover Qujiang New District, memorable for its gardens. Popular attractions in Qujiang New District include Tang Paradise and Datang Everbright City, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Huizhan Zhongxin Station.
Zhonglou Shangquan
While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower and jump on the metro at Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
Beilin
Beilin is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongningmen Station or Nanshaomen Station to explore sights like Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate).
Xincheng
Noted for its historic sites and theaters, there's plenty to explore in Xincheng. Top attractions like Xi'an City Walls and Daming Palace National Heritage Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Beidajie Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
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