Xi’an City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bell Tower
Xi\'an City Walls
Great Mosque of Xi\'an showing religious elements and a mosque
Xi’an City Center
Xi’an City Center

Popular places to visit

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
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
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

Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower

5/5(8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Xi'an when you take a trip to Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower

Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate)

Learn about the local history of Xi'an when you spend time at Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate). Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate)

Tianshuijing Catholic Church

Learn about the local history of Xi'an when you spend time at Tianshuijing Catholic Church. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Tianshuijing Catholic Church

Activities

Luoyang: Day tour from Xian or LuoYang with tickets options

Luoyang: Day tour from Xian or LuoYang with tickets options

AU$437
per adult
Luoyang: Day tour from Xian or LuoYang with tickets options
Private Xi'an Half day Panda Qizai Tour

Private Xi'an Half day Panda Qizai Tour

AU$376
per adult
Private Xi'an Half day Panda Qizai Tour
Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Division English guide service

Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Division English guide service

AU$95
per adult
Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Division English guide service
Explore your way through Xi’an

Terracotta Warriors And Xi’An DowntownTour

AU$171
per adult
Terracotta Warriors And Xi’An DowntownTour
Xi'An City Highlights Express All-Inclusive Private Day Tour

Xi'an Highlights All-Inclusive Private Day Tour with Local Lunch

AU$460
per adult
Xi'an Highlights All-Inclusive Private Day Tour with Local Lunch
Mt. Huashan

Xian Mt Huashan Venture Tour Exploring in Flexible Way

AU$493
per adult
Xian Mt Huashan Venture Tour Exploring in Flexible Way
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Our pick of the best Xi’an City Center Hotel Deals

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$74 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$74
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (28 reviews)
Great stay. Looking forward to next stay.
"Great location in the heart of city center right in back of a subway entrance. Staff are extremely friendly. Nice rooms with comfortable beds and free water and washer. Would definitely come back the next time I visit Xi'an!"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
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$119 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$119
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 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! (60 reviews)
"We love the tour agent located on property who helped organise the excursions for us. The property is also located near a lot of food in walking distance."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
25 Meters To The East Of 20 Nan Yuan, Men Mid Fen Xiang, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is AU$97 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (444 reviews)
My stay in March 2025.
"It was great. staff were very professional and friendly, breakfast and afternoon coffee food was good. Tours arranged by hotel staff were good. Room was great. Gym is bare minimum and some improvements would be helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
4.5 out of 5
319 Dongxin Street, Xincheng district, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is AU$124 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (586 reviews)
Good Deal and Good Service
"A nice hotel with serene surrounding. The trade-off is a short walk to the nearest metro station. Got upsell to a jr suite upon checkin but it is a good deal with the extras in the package. Good service from the staff too. Overall a hassle free experience."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Hilton Xian
Hilton Xian
5 out of 5
199 Dongxin Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi
The price is AU$123 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$123
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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 Dongyue Temple ...
9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 13 Dec. 2024

Hilton Xian
Holiday Inn Express Xi'An Bell Tower by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Xi'An Bell Tower by IHG
3 out of 5
No. 70 Nandajie, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi
Fully refundable
The price is AU$77 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$77
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Xi'an. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
"Easy to get to Bell Tower"

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Xi'An Bell Tower by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Xi’an City Center

Xi\'an which includes heritage elements and a city

Beilin

4/5(1 area review)

Beilin is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongningmen Station or Nanshaomen Station to explore sights like Xi'an Bell Tower.

Beilin
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
Xi\'an

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
Xi\'an City Walls featuring outdoor art and a city as well as a small group of people

Xincheng

4/5(1 area review)

Noted for its historical sites and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Xincheng. Top attractions like Xi'an City Walls and TangBo Art Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Beidajie Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.

Xincheng
Great Mosque of Xi\'an featuring a mosque and religious elements

Lianhu

5/5(3 area reviews)

Discover Lianhu, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Lianhu include Great Mosque of Xi'an and Xi'an City Walls, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Anyuanmen Station.

Lianhu
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda showing heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Yanta Qu

Yanta Qu is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wei 1-jie Station or Xiaozhai Station to explore sights like Shaanxi History Museum.

Yanta Qu

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