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.
Yisu Grand Theater
Enjoy a show at Yisu Grand Theater, a popular theatre in Xi'an. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
European Alley
Enjoy an outing to European Alley during your stay in Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
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 culturally rich area.
Activities
Xi'an:Terracotta Army Museum Walking Tour with Entry Tickets
Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket Optional Tang Dynasty Show Ticket
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Meal
Xi'an 1-Day Coach Tour of Terracotta Army
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
Aircon spoilt. Sleep with sweat
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hilton Xian
Everything was great!!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown
Good hotel in the city centre. Good breakfast. Close to metro stations and all attractions.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
HeSu DESIGNER Hotel & Suites - Xi'an Drum Tower & YONGNING Gate Branch
Clean room with soft bed and seperate shower.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Hotel is perfectly located to major sites and very new and modern.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Lavande Hotel (Xi'an Bell Tower Muslim street subway station)
I had a wonderful stay! The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed to feel at eased. The front desk and housekeeping teams were absolutely amazing so kind, attentive, and always ready to help. Even though there was a bit of a language barrier, everyone made such an effort to communicate ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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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 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.
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.
