Xi’an City Center Travel Guide
Xi'an
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.
Terracotta Army
Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.
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.
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Enjoy the student vibe at Xi'an Jiaotong University during your stay in Xi'an. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Xi'an 2-Day Customized Tour: Terracotta Army & City Highlights
Day Tour - Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Neolithic Village
Xi'an Silk Road(Camel Bell)Legend show with round-trip transfer
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch
Top hotels in Xi’an City Center
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
"One of the best hotels we stayed in during our trip to China! Very modern rooms, well equipped with every amenity you could need! Breakfast was exceptional!! Less than 5 min walk to the Bell Tower! I would highly recommend this hotel!!!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hilton Xian
"Staff members were very helpful either special mention of Zhao (Jones) at concierge who helped with our transportation to Xian train station and a great restaurant recommendation. Hotel location was perfect, amenities and hotel staff friendly helpful and attentive. The staff at check in noted that ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian
"Fantastic stay at a lovely hotel. Staff are incredible. After a small misunderstanding which was our fault, they went over and above. Cannot recommend highly enough."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
"Amazing stay and we didn’t want for anything. Front desk staff, concierge, breakfast staff and lounge staff were all unbelievably friendly and exceptional service. The food in the lounge and breakfast was just awesome and plenty to choose from. Our room was superb and nothing was missing for a luxury ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
"Great location, spacious room and ample amenities"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Jinjiang West Capital International Hotel
"Very comfortable stay, great location and close to everything. Breakfast has a great spread and staff made hot food if requested. One of the front desk staff, John Tang, was very very helpful - right from checking in to changing our reservation to accommodate an early checkout. He spoke great English ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Where to stay in Xi’an City Center
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.
Zhonglou Shangquan
While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower or Xi'an City Walls, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhonglou Station or Beidajie Station.
Muslim Quarter
Unique features of Muslim Quarter include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Xi'an City Walls or Ancient Folk House while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
