Central Plain Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Xi\'an which includes a city and heritage elements
Xi\'an showing a city
Xi\'an showing a city
Xi\'an which includes a skyscraper, a park and landscape views
Terracota Army showing interior views and a ruin

Where to stay in Central Plain

Bell Tower

Xi’an City Center

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Xi’an City Center. Top attractions like Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum 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
Xi\'an which includes heritage elements and a city

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
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Pingyao Ancient City

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Pingyao Ancient City. You might want to make time for a stop at China Ticket No Museum or Pingyao Confucian Temple.

Pingyao Ancient City
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda featuring a park 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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Muslim Quarter

Historical sites and shopping are highlights of Muslim Quarter. Make a stop by Great Mosque of Xi'an or Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zhonglou Station to get around town.

Muslim Quarter
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Weiyang

4/5(1 area review)

Weiyang is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Daming Palace National Heritage Park and Changle Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shi Tushuguan Station or Fengcheng 5-lu Station to get around.

Weiyang
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
4 out of 5
NO 16 ANBAN STREET, XIAN, Xi'an
The price is AU$108 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yisu Grand Theater and Culture ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Excellent all around."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
5 out of 5
No. 50, Keji 2nd Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is AU$270 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$270
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Golden Eagle and Muta Temple Relics Park are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Professional and exemplary customer service from front desk, room service, spa and checkout."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown
Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown
4 out of 5
No. 36, Zhuba City, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is AU$80 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$80
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Culture and Arts Hall of ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Big clean room and great location. They have full size cribs for babies. We had a great stay."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown
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Somerset Fengdong Xi'An 
Somerset Fengdong Xi'An 
5 out of 5
Building 1, Shanglin Tiandi, Fengdong New Town, Qindu District, Xianyang, Shaanxi
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Xianyang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Weibin Park and Xianyang Shooting ...
Somerset Fengdong Xi'An 
Cozy 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Xi'an with WiFi, AC and beautiful Garden
Cozy 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Xi'an with WiFi, AC and beautiful Garden
Xi'An
Stay at this apartment in Xi'an. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Chang’an-Tian-shan Silk Road Corridor and Changle Palace are located nearby.
Cozy 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Xi'an with WiFi, AC and beautiful Garden
Citadines Yunlong Lake Xuzhou
Citadines Yunlong Lake Xuzhou
3.5 out of 5
Building 9, No.1, Hubei Road, Quanshan District, Xuzhou, Jiangsu
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Xuzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xuzhou Museum and ...
Citadines Yunlong Lake Xuzhou
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Popular places to visit

Terracota Army featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture

Terracotta Army

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.

Terracotta Army
Xi\'an City Walls which includes religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Xi'an City Walls

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Relish the Chinese style of the elegant moat, towers and historic walls of one of the world’s largest military defence systems.

Xi'an City Walls
Bell Tower

Xi'an Bell Tower

4.5/5(12 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Xi'an with a visit to Xi'an Bell Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Xi'an Bell Tower
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda showing a park and a temple or place of worship

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Admire engravings and statues as you ascend the twirling staircase of this tower for a panoramic view of the city of Xi’an.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Great Mosque of Xi\'an showing religious elements and a mosque

Great Mosque of Xi'an

4.5/5(4 reviews)

See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.

Great Mosque of Xi'an
Drum Tower

Drum Tower

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Xi'an with a stop at Drum Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Drum Tower