Things to do in Xi'an

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Terracota Army showing interior views and heritage elements
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Areas of Xi'an

Bell Tower

Xi’an City Center

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Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Xi’an City Center. Top attractions like Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate) and Xi'an Bell Tower are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yongningmen Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.

Xi’an City Center
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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.

Zhonglou Shangquan
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Yanta Qu

You might enjoy the historic sites while in Yanta Qu. Shaanxi History Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Wei 1-jie Station or Xiaozhai Station to see more of the city.

Yanta Qu
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda featuring a garden and a temple or place of worship

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.

Qujiang New District
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Beilin

Beilin is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongningmen Station or Nanshaomen Station to explore sights like Beilin Museum.

Beilin
Terracota Army showing building ruins and interior views

Lintong District

While visiting Lintong District, you might make a stop by sights like Terracotta Army and Tomb of Qin Shi Huang.

Lintong District