When to go
Spring and autumn are mild and sunny. Summer is hot, winter is chilly but quiet.
่ฅฟๅฎ ยท Xi'an, China
Welcome to Xi'an!
Meet emperorsโ clay armies, climb a 600-year-old wall and slurp noodles as wide as belts. Your cartoon guide to the starting point of the Silk Road.
๐บ๏ธ Open the map- 13 dynasties ruled from the area
- Silk Road starting point
- ~13.7 km of Ming city wall
- Noodles wider than belts
Pick a spot on the map!
Food pins mark neighbourhoods that are great for a dish, not endorsements of one shop. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Little tips for big adventures
Getting around
The metro is fast and cheap inside the city. Use taxi or ride-hailing for day trips to the Terracotta Army.
Tickets
Major museums and sites often need online reservations. Keep your passport handy.
Paying
Alipay and WeChat Pay run almost everywhere. Link a foreign card before you arrive and carry a little cash.