Recommended tourist attractions in Xi'an in 2021 Xi'an tourist guide

If you want to travel to Xi'an, the first thing you need to know is some information about Xi'an's scenic spots. Is it worth visiting? There are also some pitfalls that can only be experienced by yourself, so you want to know. Are there any matters that should be paid attention to? Accommodation

The choice of accommodation is still very important for travel, as it will directly affect your rest and physical strength. For me, the location and transportation of the hotel are the first priority. As a tourist, it is impossible to check out the spots in advance, so it is easy to be led astray by the information on the Internet. Regarding the choice of hotel, the reliable answers are as follows:

1. How to choose a hotel?

Choose 1 from 3: Inside the ancient city wall, Qujiang/Dayan Pagoda, and High-tech Zone. I don’t recommend other areas, such as the North Railway Station beyond the ancient city wall. It’s too difficult to get to the attractions. Not recommended unless there is a certain hotel you really want to stay at.

The location is as follows:

How to choose?

Inside the ancient city wall: there are many budget hotels, and the closer to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, the more convenient it is, but it is noisy at night

Nearby attractions: Muslim Street, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Ancient City Wall, Forest of Steles Museum

Inside the Ancient City Wall: there are many budget hotels. The closer to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, the more convenient it is, but it is noisy at night

Nearby attractions: Muslim Street, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Ancient City Wall, Forest of Steles Museum

Just choose the attractions within the ancient city wall. It is so convenient. The Bell and Drum Towers and Muslim Street are all here. There is also a subway station which is convenient to go everywhere. There are many economic hotel chains in this area, and the prices are also cheap, such as Home Inn, Orange, and All Seasons. There is one within a few steps, which is clean and comfortable. Preferred to live here.

Of course, there are also luxury hotels like Sofitel Legend here, but there are not many. If you have enough budget, you can spend it.

Today we mainly talk about budget hotels. There are two pitfalls here:

Pit 1: Generally speaking, the closer the hotel is to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, the more convenient it is (it is best to walk (reachable), but not all hotels with "Bell and Drum Tower" in their names are near the Bell and Drum Tower. Because the ancient city wall covers a large area, you must use a map to search for the specific location and distance of the hotel.

For example, the hotel below takes 20-30 minutes to walk to the Bell/Drum Tower. It doesn't look far, but it's still a bit inconvenient.

For another example, if you search for "All Seasons", you can see that there are Drum Tower stores and Bell Tower stores. After actual comparison, we found that the location of the Luomashi store is more suitable.

Pitfall 2: Although the closer to the Bell and Drum Tower, the more convenient it is, but there is a bug. If it is too close to the Bell and Drum Tower, it will be a bit noisy. For example, the Jiji Bell and Drum Tower store has a KTV upstairs. The night market downstairs of the Luomashi store where I stayed was open until 0 p.m.

The solution is to read more reviews when booking a hotel. In addition, when checking in, you can ask the front desk for an inward-facing windowless room, so there will be no sound. The disadvantage is that the room will be a bit stuffy.

Bianjiang’s personal suggestion (only personal): You can consider the orange crystal at the entrance of the southern city wall. The location is relatively secluded, but very close to the Drum Tower!

Qujiang/ Big Wild Goose Pagoda District: It is recommended to stay in big-name hotels (Xi'an Westin, Xi'an W). Attractions nearby: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Qujiang, Datang Furong Garden, Datang Evernight City

If Datang is included in your itinerary Sleepless City and Furong Garden, if the show ends late in the evening, you can arrange to stay in this area for one night.

My suggestion is: if you choose a budget hotel, stay in the Bell Tower/Drum Tower area and don’t bother. Hotels in this area are still far from the subway, so it's not that convenient. However, if you want to play Cassian Westin and W, you can arrange it in this area without any problem.

Regarding Westin, I also stayed for 1 night this time, and I have one pitfall to remind everyone. Open Ctrip and search the hotel's reservation interface. You will find that the first room type says "Apartment Room".

Actually, the apartment rooms are not Westin Bentin, but the second-tier deluxe rooms. The apartment is in a separate building next to it. You need to go out from the small door on the right side of the lobby and find a small door to find it. Very hard to find.

Room: The size is pretty good, but the facilities are a bit old. There is no view outside the window. You can see the main road and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

In short, please remember to check the room type clearly before making a reservation.

High-tech Zone: Luxury Hotels

If you want to have a nice stay, you can choose the High-tech Zone. There are many luxury hotels in this area, such as the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Hyatt, Shangri-La, etc. But you need to drive or take a taxi to go to the scenic spots. Again, let’s make the decision based on the budget~ The pitfalls and value of the attractions

As for the attractions, there are many pitfalls. I have summarized the pitfalls and values ??of the must-see attractions. You can judge for yourself whether you should waste it or not. That ticket.

1. Is it worth going up to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower?

Going up to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower requires an additional 50 yuan ticket. I personally don’t think it’s necessary to go up there, especially the Bell Tower, which is one of the crudest tourist attractions I’ve ever seen. It doesn’t even bother to set up an exhibition? The Drum Tower also has a few exhibitions, such as the retreat below. It was also advertised that there would be a chime show, but it only lasted 5 minutes and ended on the day I went. It was not worth watching.

2. What is the correct way to check in at the Ancient City Wall of Xi'an?

My personal experience with the Ancient City Wall is pretty good and I recommend it. Going around the city wall can give you a macroscopic understanding of the layout and structure of the ancient Chang'an City. There will also be introductions to each city gate along the way, which is quite informative.

You will never know that there is a Tibetan temple in the city until you walk around it

There are three ways to get around the city wall: walking, riding a bicycle, or using a battery car. Battery-powered cars are not recommended, it only takes 20 minutes to finish the journey. The walk is long and requires physical strength.

I recommend riding a bicycle. It takes about 3 hours to circle around. You can stop and go. You can return the bicycle at each city gate. You don’t need to ride a circle if you can’t ride. The fee is additional, 45 yuan for a single person, 90 yuan for a double car, and a deposit of 200 yuan (cash).

Recommended play time: morning or afternoon at sunset. Remember to walk counterclockwise, otherwise you will be blinded by the sun. The city wall is very dark at night and is not recommended.

3. Is the Forest of Steles Museum worth visiting?

This attraction is relatively niche. I recommend it to those who particularly like calligraphy. It would be nice to ask for an explanation. It's right near the ancient city walls and can be scheduled on the same day. Here are treasured steles by calligraphers such as Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan, as well as two Tang steles, "Shitai Xiao Jing" and "Kaicheng Shi Jing". Note that the closing time is relatively early, so arrangements need to be made in advance.

4. Is the "cowardly" Big Wild Goose Pagoda really not fun?

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has always been criticized by locals. Indeed, all the tourists inside are elderly? But, I am If you like this attraction, I think it’s pretty good as a tourist to check in! Is it a small park where you can take your time? But please note that there is an additional fee to go up to the tower, so you don’t need to go there! There is nothing up there and the scenery is average.

5. Are the Tang Dynasty Sleepless City and Tang Dynasty Furong Garden worth visiting?

It is not far from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and can be arranged in one day. Both attractions are imitations of Tang Dynasty buildings. Please note that they are imitations. Those who dislike them should not go there.

Furong Garden did not require admission last year, so it was well worth it. Now there is a New Year Festival, and the admission fee is 78 yuan. Do you think you can judge it yourself? In comparison, I recommend the Night City more. The lights at night are beautiful, and there are It feels like watching the lantern festival in ancient Chang'an, there are so many people~

6. Is it necessary to sign up for a tour to go to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses? 3 reliable methods

Many friends who come here for the first time are easily fooled The "Scenic Area Express" on the roadside and the leaflets for a one-day tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are misleading. No! Don’t pat your head on the side of the road looking for a car. Don’t ask me how I know.

There are several pitfalls here:

It is said to be a direct train to the scenic area, but it is actually a tour group with many people. By the time we arrive at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Scenic Area, it is already 12 noon, which is a waste of time

There are a lot of paid items. Although the explanation of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is provided, you have to pay extra for renting headphones. Before entering the scenic spot, I tricked you into watching an insignificant movie

On the return trip, I was told that the bus would be available at any time, but ended up waiting until 3 o'clock before leaving at 5 o'clock?

So! Are you spending any money? When making money, you need to figure out what services you paid for? What other charges are there? You need to figure these out to avoid being cheated.

The following are 3 reliable ways to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses:

(1) Public transportation

Tour 5 buses, subway line 9 Lintong You can get there by taking Route 602. As for where to take the bus? Just open the map on your mobile phone and search. The route is very reliable, but it requires several transfers, which is quite tiring. The whole journey takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

There is a pit here, be careful! There are many fake ones on You5, so be sure to identify them carefully before getting on the bus. The appearance of the real bus is no different from that of an ordinary bus, and all the bells and whistles are fake.

(2) Book in advance with Fliggy/Ctrip

I recommend you to book through trains to scenic spots from large platforms like Fliggy/Ctrip. Official self-operated ones are preferred. Take Fliggy as an example, the booking method:

Open Fliggy - search for "Terracotta Warriors" - click on the ticket column - drop down - select "big ticket scenic spot round trip through train", the price is 120 yuan . The ticket alone is 120 yuan, so the through train is almost free (last time I checked, it was 10 yuan, which is also very worth it).

The advantage of booking with OTA is that all information will be told to you in advance, including what fees are included and what fees are not included. This will largely eliminate the phenomenon of arbitrary charges. To take a step back, even if there are charging items, it is very convenient to complain. According to the regulations, you should get 1 refund and 1 compensation.

For example, here, click "Reservation Instructions". It’s clear what time to go, what time to return, and how many buses there are every day.

Scroll down and there is "Supplementary Instructions", which indicates "Free Wireless Headsets".

(3) Take a taxi, which costs about 120 yuan one way, so you can afford it if you have enough budget.

7. Is Huaqing Pool worth visiting?

Huaqing Pool is where concubines and emperors used to bathe in hot springs. As a place with historical stories, I personally think you can still visit it. Remember Ask for a tour guide.

The best order to visit is Huaqing Pool-GT; Terracotta Warriors and Horses, which can also be reached by taking the 5 bus. But on the other hand, Terracotta Warriors and Horses -> Huaqing Pool, Tour 5 may be overcrowded, which is very embarrassing.

8. How many days in advance should I make a reservation for the Shaanxi Museum?

The Shaanxi Museum is particularly worth going to. There are many treasures, and half a day is not enough. You must arrange a day! You need to make a reservation on the official account in advance, at least in advance Pay attention for 3 days. Otherwise, if the free tickets are sold out, you can only buy paid tickets. If there are no paid tickets, you can only go to another day. There is a daily limit.

Attention, you must enter the park within your reservation time, otherwise the ticket will not come out from the machine, and even the gods will not be able to save it. Therefore, it is recommended to enter the venue 5 minutes in advance. Don't get stuck. You need to check the health code first, and then go to the machine to get the ticket before you can enter. Be sure to hire a guide in the museum! Don’t rent a guide, it sounds too tiring.

9. How many ways to play in Huashan?

North up and north down: Suitable for those with good physical strength, or those who simply check in and take pictures

North up and west down: Suitable for those with strong physical strength

Going up to the west and going down to the west: a classic way to reach the most beautiful West Peak

Going up to the west and going down to the west: the most labor-saving way

10. Attractions that are not recommended?

The ruins of Qianling Mausoleum and Daming Palace. It's really just a ruins, it doesn't mean much. About eating

Eating is also a very important part of visiting Xi'an. Here are some tips for you, please pay attention to avoid pitfalls. However, everyone's taste is different, so don't argue.

1. Is Muslim Street worth going?

It is worth it, but not all streets are worth it. The Muslim Street in our impression refers to "Beiyuanmen Street". This street has many tourists and many customers. Except for Jia San Baozi at the end of the street, there are really no delicious restaurants. I queued up at Lao Sun's house to buy a meat bun, which was very unpalatable. So, if you see a store with long queues, remember to avoid it.

Muslim Street among the local population covers a wide range, including: Beiguangji Street, Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan, Xiaopiyuan, Miaohou Street, Sajin Bridge, Mailan Street and a series of other street. I personally recommend eating at Beiguangji Street, Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan, and Sajinqiao.

2. Recommended stores?

Put them directly below, you’re welcome.

Hua Nainai’s Sour Plum Soup

Dingjia Crispy Pork

Shengzhiwang Sesame Sauce Stuffed Skin Shop

Yizhenlou

Liu Xin Beef and Mutton Stir-fried Steamed Buns

Lao Li's Miscellaneous Liver Soup

Bai Xiang Dessert Shop

Fat Zhen Cake

Yang Tian Yula Beef and mutton restaurant

Lao Jin’s egg and vegetable buns

Li Weiwei’s spicy meatball soup

Zhiliang steamed dumplings in soup

Liu Jixiao La Beef and Mutton Restaurant

Jia San Guan Tang Steamed Buns

Shijia Steamed Buns

De Fa Chang

Shaanxi San

Zhu Xiuying Bangbang Meat Gourd Head

Jia Sanqing Zhen Soup Steamed Bun Restaurant: Make it for me.