Xi’an City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Xi’an City Center
Popular places to visit
Xi'an Bell Tower
You can browse the exhibits at Xi'an Bell Tower, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours 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.
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.
Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate)
Learn about the local history of Xi'an when you spend time at Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate). Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Dongyue Temple of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province
Dongyue Temple of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province is just one of the places to see in Xi'an, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Beilin Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Beilin Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Activities
Xi'an:Terracotta Army Museum Walking Tour with Entry Tickets
Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket Optional Tang Dynasty Show Ticket
Xi'an 1-Day Coach Tour of Terracotta Army
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Meal
Terra-cotta Warriors Show Optional Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket
Group Bus Tour to Terracotta Warriors with Hotel Pickup & Lunch
Our pick of the best Xi’an City Center Hotel Deals
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Hilton Xian
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025
Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
HeSu DESIGNER Hotel & Suites - Xi'an Drum Tower & YONGNING Gate Branch
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xi’an City Center
Beilin
Beilin is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongningmen Station or Nanshaomen Station to explore sights like Xi'an Bell Tower.
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.
Muslim Quarter
Historical sites and shopping are highlights of Muslim Quarter. Make a stop by Xi'an City Walls or Ancient Folk House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zhonglou Station to get around town.
Xincheng
Noted for its historical sites and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Xincheng. Top attractions like Xi'an City Walls and Culture and Arts Hall of Qin and Han Dynasty are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Beidajie Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
Lianhu
Discover Lianhu, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Lianhu include Xi'an City Walls and Andingmen, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Anyuanmen Station.
Yanta Qu
Yanta Qu is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wei 1-jie Station or Xiaozhai Station to explore sights like Shaanxi History Museum.
