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Xi'an, capital of many Chinese dynasties and the start of the Silk Road, is home to the Terracotta Army and intact Ming city walls.

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The Terracotta Army, found by farmers digging a well in 1974, stands in vast pits outside the city: thousands of life-size clay warriors, horses and chariots buried to guard the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. Each figure has its own face, and the scale is staggering.

In the city, the massive Ming-era walls can be walked or cycled all the way around, and the Bell Tower and Drum Tower mark the centre. The Muslim Quarter is a lively warren of food stalls around the tranquil Great Mosque, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built to house Buddhist scriptures brought from India, rises among fountains and gardens. The Shaanxi History Museum holds outstanding artefacts.

Hand-pulled biangbiang noodles, roujiamo meat sandwiches, lamb soup with crumbled flatbread and banquets of dumplings make Xi'an a city for eating. Mild springs and autumns make the best travel seasons, while summer is hot and winter cold and dry. The sacred mountain of Huashan, with its cliffside paths, is a thrilling trip.

  • 31 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 88% of experiences
  • Day trips to Shanghai

Top 10 attractions in Xian

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  1. Number 1

    Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

    4.910k reviewsfrom $19
  2. Number 2

    Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

    4.97k reviewsfrom $20
  3. Number 3

    Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

    4.97k reviewsfrom $9
  4. Number 4

    Tang Dynasty Show

    4.92k reviewsfrom $25
  5. Number 5

    Xian Great Mosque

    4.9988 reviewsfrom $29
  6. Number 6

    Huaqing Palace

    4.9751 reviewsfrom $18
  7. Number 7

    Shaanxi History Museum

    4.9720 reviewsfrom $15
  8. Number 8

    Bell Tower (Zhonglou)

    4.9661 reviewsfrom $29
  9. Number 9

    Tomb of Emperor Jing Di (Hanyangling)

    4.9603 reviewsfrom $22
  10. Number 10

    Drum Tower (Gulou)

    4.9556 reviewsfrom $29

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Mount Huashan cable car and wild panda center from Xian

94

Landmarks and attractions in Xian

172

Museums and galleries in Xian

25

Terracotta Army, City Wall and Pagoda tours in Xian

819

Walking and bike tours in Xian

39

Back-alley bites, night gourmet and vegetarian in Xian

99

Shows and nightlife in Xian

52

Outdoor and adventure activities in Xian

41

Nature and wildlife tours in Xian

6

For kids in Xian

5

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    6–8 hr4.73 reviewsfrom $208
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    Ancient City of Pingyao

    2 days5.016 reviewsfrom $76
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    Pingyao Ancient City Wall

    2 days5.016 reviewsfrom $76
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    11 days4.614 reviewsfrom $55
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    Western Xia Imperial Tombs

    9–10 hrfrom $193
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    Zhongshan Bridge (Yellow River Iron Bridge)

    7 days5.07 reviewsfrom $26
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Questions about Xian

What is there to do in Xian?
We list 1,041 experiences in Xian. The largest groups are city tours (151), day trips (94), shows & theatre (52), food tours (40).
What are the top attractions in Xian?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Xian are Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Warriors), Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Tang Dynasty Show.
What is the most popular experience in Xian?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1,662 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Xian take?
The typical experience in Xian lasts about 8 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 9 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Xian?
The operator lists free cancellation on 88% of the 1,041 experiences we hold for Xian. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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