Xi’an is characterized by and is proud of its ancient heritage, such as the world-renowned Terracotta Army. A visit to Xi’an is often at the top of a traveler’s to-do list.

Often called the birthplace of Chinese civilization, Xi’an is the oldest of China’s Four Great Ancient Capitals, serving as the capital city of 13 dynasties spreading intermittently across a 1,100-year period from 221 BC.

Xi’an is located in North Central China. It is about 2 hours by air from Beijing and 2½ hours from Shanghai.

• Top Attractions & Places to Visit
• How to Plan a Xi’an Trip
• Top Xi’an Tours
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Top Attractions & Places to Visit in Xi’an

Terracotta Army

Ancient City Wall

Muslim Food Street

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Cave Dwelling

Mount Huashan

How to Plan a Trip to Xi’an

How to Plan a Xi’an Trip

Ultimate Xi’an Itineraries: Top 3 Options with Side Trip Ideas

How to Plan a Beijing and Xi’an Trip

How to Plan a Trip to Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai

Top Private Xi’an Tours

These are the most popular Xi’an itineraries for visiting the classic sights. Similar itineraries never mean the same experience. Instead of just show you around, we create unique Xi’an experiences: interactions with local people and culture.

3-Day Xi’an Tour with Must-see Attractions and Unique Experiences

• Meet terracotta warriors from 2,200 years ago
• Make your own terracotta warriors in a cave dwelling

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4-Day Xi’an and Huashan Mountain Tour

• Stand on the top of Mt Hua, Taoism’s sacred mountain
• Unveil secrets of the Terracotta Army

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1-Day Xi’an Highlights Tour

• Explore top 3 things to do on tripadvisor in one day
• Taste local snacks and the flavor of life in the Muslim Quarter

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2-Day Beijing to Xi’an by High-Speed Rail

• Admire the Terracotta Warriors
• Taste exotic atmosphere at Muslim Quarter

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12-Day When Your Summer Vacation Meets Chinese Culture

• Enjoy amazing sunset on the Great Wall
• Discover Shanghainese secret-recipe summer dishes

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14-Day China Natural Wonders Discovery

• Hike along the Great Wall.
• Challenge yourself on the Glass Bridge.

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China’s Golden Triangle

8-Day Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai Tour

Explore China’s ancient glory and its modernity with our top itinerary.

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Classic Wonders

11-Day Beijing – Xi’an – Guilin/Yangshuo – Shanghai Tour

• The best choice for first-timers
• Discover the picturesque rural China

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A Close Encounter with Pandas

2-Week Beijing– Xi’an–Chengdu– Yangtze Cruise– Shanghai Tour

• The best choice for panda fans
• Be a panda keeper

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China Natural Wonders Discovery

2-Week Beijing– Xi’an–Zhangjiajie– Guilin–Shanghai Tour

• The best choice for nature lovers
• Witness the Hallelujah Mountains

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Family Happiness

11-Day Beijing- Xi’an-Guilin- Shanghai

• Top family itinerary
• Experience China’s countryside life together

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Beautiful China with Holy Tibet

2-Week Private Tour: Beijing–Xi’an–Lhasa-Shanghai

• The best choice for ones who have a Tibet dream
• Pay your respects at the pilgrim’s holy palace.

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Xian Travel Guide by Month

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Xi’an Maps

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Xi’an Tourism Map

The Terracotta Army Museum Tour Map