City landing guide

Xi'an 西安

Connect Xi'an North and the city center, plan the Terracotta Army day, and keep the old city route compact.

Planning summary. Confirm current local details before travel.
Cyclists passing a watchtower on Xi'an City Wall
Best forAncient history and a focused short stay
Suggested stay2-3 days
Main arrival pointsXIY airport, Xi'an North for high-speed rail

Your first 24 hours

  1. Confirm your Terracotta Army plan
  2. Explore the city wall
  3. Use the metro for the central sights

Arriving in Xi'an

Confirm the exact airport or station before departure. Save your hotel address in Chinese and compare the final metro operating time with your arrival.

Airport and station transfer plan

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Xi'an · 西安
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