How to arrange a three-day trip to Xi'an

Introduction: Xi'an is a famous world historical and cultural city. More than ten dynasties have established their capitals here in history. Xi'an is a city that everyone will visit once in their lifetime. The tall tower with red pillars and yellow tiles is dazzling and bright. Here, you can feel the splendor of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. So, given you three days to visit Xi’an, what are the must-see attractions? If you want to travel to Xi'an, then you must keep this nanny-level guide in your collection, it will definitely be useful to you!

Xi'an, known as "Chang'an" in ancient times, is located in central and western China and is the capital of Shaanxi Province. This city, which has experienced the rise and fall of 13 dynasties, is like a huge museum. Whether it is the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, one of the eight wonders of the world, the ancient city wall that has gone through vicissitudes of life, or the Big Wild Goose Pagoda that once contained the Tianzhu Scriptures? Brick by brick left by the ancients. The tiles all reveal the historical details.

Best time to travel

Xi'an has four distinct seasons. Spring and autumn, namely March-May and September-November, are the best times to travel to Xi'an.

March-May: Spring in Xi'an is warm, dry, and sunny. It also coincides with the flowering season. Qinglong Temple and Xi'an Jiaotong University are popular flower viewing spots, mainly viewing cherry blossoms and peach blossoms. Xingqing Park and Daming Palace National Heritage Park are in full bloom, and sometimes you can see folk performances.

September-November: Xi'an is cool and pleasant in autumn, and everything is dyed gold. The large and small wild goose pagodas are full of forests, with orange, yellow and green overlapping each other; you can admire the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees at the ancient Guanyin Temple and Daci'en Temple; the osmanthus blossoms bloom along the North and South Streets of the Bell Tower, filling the streets with fragrance. But beware of the coming autumn rain.

June-August: Summer temperatures are high and the sun is scorching, occasionally reaching 40°C. When going to scenic spots with less obstructions such as the Ancient City Wall of Xi'an, try to avoid the noon time and prepare some heatstroke prevention medicines. In such weather, you can drink Bingfeng soda, or go to the musical fountain of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to cool off in the evening.

November to March of the following year: The temperature in Xi'an in winter is low, and it is bitingly cold when the wind blows. It is occasionally foggy, and the lowest temperature can reach -4℃. Be sure to keep warm. If you are lucky, you can enjoy a winter snow in the ancient capital. In addition, there are relatively fewer tourists during this period, and accommodation fees and tickets are lower than during the peak season.

What to wear

Xi'an gets warmer in March and April and enters autumn in September and October. During these two periods, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so you should wear a long-sleeved jacket to keep warm. The weather is hot from June to August, so pay attention to sun protection.

In addition, Xi'an has a dry climate and occasionally has dusty weather in spring. It is recommended to bring moisturizer and a windproof scarf.

Recommended route:

Xi'an + Huashan Classic 3-day tour

Route Overview

Xi'an→Huashan→Xi'an

< p>Day1: Visit Huaqing Palace in the morning to explore the style of the royal palace that escapes the cold. In the afternoon, check in to the World Cultural Heritage - Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and shuttle between the highly affecting works of art.

The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are the iconic landscapes of Xi'an. You can overlook the scenery of the ancient city when you climb the tower, and it has a unique charm at night. The Muslim Street on the west side of the Bell and Drum Tower is a must-see for tourists. There are many mid-range and chain hotels in this area, which is economical and has convenient transportation.

Day2: Weinan

"Huashan Sword" is a fictional Jianghu story in the works of the famous martial arts novelist Jin Yong. It depicts the Jianghu heroes in the strange and steep Huashan Mountain, competing in martial arts. Gaoxia created a mysterious and dangerous world of swordsmen. Huashan Mountain is therefore full of danger, fairy spirit, sword spirit and heroic spirit. Climb the "most dangerous mountain in the world" to find out~

Day3: Xi'an

In the morning, go to Muslim Street to look for delicious food, and you can also view Xi'an's landmark clock from a distance Drum Tower Square. Then go to Da Ci'en Temple and visit the thousand-year-old royal temple. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which has guarded Chang'an for more than 1,300 years, is located here.

In the afternoon, check in to the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, visit the intangible cultural heritage food and specialty snack street of Shaanxi Guanzhong region - Yongxingfang, and taste the authentic Guanzhong food!