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 a city and heritage elements

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 Pingyao Ancient City or Pingyao City Walls.

Pingyao Ancient City
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda showing 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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Shizhong

You'll enjoy the mountain views and lake views in Shizhong. You might want to make time for a stop at Baotu Spring or Shandong Stadium.

Shizhong
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Lixia District

5/5(1 area review)

Lixia District is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Thousand Buddha Mountain and Black Tiger Spring.

Lixia District
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$287 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$287
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (75 reviews)
"Everyone was very nice"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
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$91 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$91
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
"Location is excellent"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Hilton Xian

Hilton Xian

5 out of 5
199 Dongxin Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is AU$127 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$127
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xī'ān Museum and Shaanxi Science ...
9/10 Wonderful! (446 reviews)
"Inside the main walls, close to a charming street food market."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Hilton Xian
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Lyf Dayanta Xi'An

Lyf Dayanta Xi'An

4.5 out of 5
No.4066, Yanta South Road,, Yanta,, Xi'an, Shaanxi
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Xi'an Botanical Garden ...
Lyf Dayanta 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 laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chang’an-Tian-shan Silk Road Corridor and Changle Palace ...
Cozy 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Xi'an with WiFi, AC and beautiful Garden
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
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Popular places to visit

Terracota Army featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture

Terracotta Army

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

Terracotta Army
Bell Tower

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

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.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Xi\'an City Walls which includes religious elements and a temple or place of worship

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.

Xi'an City Walls
Great Mosque of Xi\'an showing religious elements and a mosque

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.

Great Mosque of Xi'an
Mount Tai

Mount Tai

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tai during your travels in Daiyue. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.

Mount Tai