How to Spend 3 Days in Xian: 3-Day Itinerary with Pro Tips

How to Spend 3 Days in Xian: 3-Day Itinerary with Pro Tips

For tourists who have 3 days in Xian, you can cover most highlights of the city. The key issue is how to plan the itinerary reasonably. As the former capital of 13 dynasties in Chinese history and the eastern departure point of the Silk Road, Xian offers plenty of historical and cultural attractions to…

How to Spend One Day in Xian – With Itineraries & Tips

How to Spend One Day in Xian – With Itineraries & Tips

Nowadays there is a travel trend goes viral in China —— the Special Forces Style Travel. The travel mode features budget trip, tight schedule, and many tourist attractions. It’s a very quick way for tourist to understand a city. For tourists planning a Xi’an tour but with a tense time or limited budget, a short…

How to Spend 2 Days in Xian? – What to See & Helpful Guide

How to Spend 2 Days in Xian? – What to See & Helpful Guide

As one of the Golden Triangle cities along with Beijing and Shanghai, Xian is a popular destination on most tourists’ lists for their first-time China tours. From the Terracotta Warriors and Horses and Ancient City Wall to the iconic Big and Small Wild Goose Pagodas, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter, and many museums, Xian is…

144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Xi’an 2024: Guides & Travel Tips

144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Xi’an 2024: Guides & Travel Tips

Since December 1st, 2019, Xi’an has adopted a 144-hour visa-free transit policy, which means foreigners from 54 countries can have a 6-day layover in Xi’an and the neighboring Xianyang without holding a China visa. Generally, 6 days is enough to cover essential attractions in Xi’an. In this article, we will offer you useful tips to help…

Xi’an Urban Sightseeing Buses: All Lines with Ticket Prices

Xi’an Urban Sightseeing Buses: All Lines with Ticket Prices

With thousands years of history and fascinating traditional culture, the ancient capital of Xi’an is a must-visit destination on your first trip to China. For your Xian tours, the hop-On hop-Off sightseeing buses is a great way to explore the city in depth. You can take these buses to the famous attractions in Xi’an,…

Is Xi’an Worth Visiting? Reasons to Visit Xi’an

Is Xi’an Worth Visiting? Reasons to Visit Xi’an

Is Xi’an worth visiting? Undoubtedly. It had been the ancient capital of China for over 1,100 years. That alone speaks volumes on the rich historical and cultural heritage it holds. Aside from that, if you travel to Xian, you’ll also be granted a wonderful culinary experience, stunning natural scenery, traditional arts and crafts, entertainment…

Sajinqiao Alley – A Great Place to Eat Like Xian Locals

Sajinqiao Alley – A Great Place to Eat Like Xian Locals

In Xian, there’s an unimpressive alley which is so narrow to the extent that only two cars can pass at the same time. There are not so many neon signs, also not many vendors hawking and peddling. Yet people keep coming—locals, office workers, elderly residents—to find their favorite Xian flavors. And this alley is Sajinqiao. Located within…

Different Ways to Explore Mt. Huashan

Different Ways to Explore Mt. Huashan

As one of the five most famous mountains in China, Mt. Huashan is located in Huayin City, Weinan City and about 120 kilometers away from Xian downtown. It is renowned as “The most perilous mountain in the world” with five main peaks in total, and in each peak, tourists can enjoy different landscapes and experiences. When…

Public Transportation From Xian to Huashan Mountain

Public Transportation From Xian to Huashan Mountain

Mount Huashan is situated in Huayin County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, about 123 kilometers from Xian. Known as the top precipitous mountain in the world, it is on the things-to-do list of numerous travelers’ Xian tours. The steep paths, breathtaking crags, beautiful scenery are incredibly worth a shot. For visitors who want to go to Huashan without joining a package tour,…

Chinese & English Name of Xian Attractions

Chinese & English Name of Xian Attractions

Chinese name of places you will go is the must-know thing for tourists who are planning a independent Xian tour. Bellow are the Chinese & English name of some most visited attractions in and nearby Xian.

Buses to Major Attractions in & Nearby Xian

Buses to Major Attractions in & Nearby Xian

Visiting Xian with travel company is the top preferred way for most tourists. It is safe, comfortable, and worry-free. While to some tourists, exploring the city on his own is more interesting and exciting.

Xian Attractions Price

Xian Attractions Price

Visiting a place with help with local travel agency is the most popular and also the easiest way for most tourists. A tour package may cover the tourist attractions you like most. While many tourists have some free time in Xian beside the traveling days. And they may want to visi…

Things to Know When Planning the Xian Tour

Things to Know When Planning the Xian Tour

Xian was called Chang’an in Chinese History which means forever peace. The ancient capital city witnessed rise and fall of the feudal dynasties and experienced rules of both liberal and fatuous rulers.

72-Hour Visa- Free Transit in Xian

72-Hour Visa- Free Transit in Xian

Since June 1st 2014, Xian Xianyang International Airport opens 72-hour visa free transit to travelers from 51 countries. Foreign visitors that stop over Xi’an with international connecting flights to visit a 3rd country are able to have a short Xi’an Tour and see the Terracotta W…

Xi’an Travel FAQs & Tips 2026

Xi’an Travel FAQs & Tips 2026

Before going to Xian tourists always have lots of questions. To help tourists plan a better Xian tour, China Xian tour selected some of the most asked questions and gave some pratical advice and useful information.

Best Photography Spots in Xi’an 2026

Best Photography Spots in Xi’an 2026

Picture is one of the best ways to record the moments of your life, especially on the way of a journey. A good spot to take beautiful photos is always a caring point for travelers in a strange city. Xian greets and see off thousands of visitors everyday. Of course, it is a very…