Recommended tourist attractions in Xi'an in 2021 Xi'an's closed pit guide

If you want to travel to Xi'an, the first thing you need to know is some information about Xi'an's attractions. Are they worth visiting? There are still some pitfalls that can only be understood by going there. So you want to know what you should pay attention to?

Accommodation

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

1. How to choose a hotel?

Option 1: Within the ancient city wall, Qujiang/Big Wild Goose Pagoda, High-tech Zone. I don’t recommend other areas, such as the North Railway Station outside the ancient city wall. Going to attractions is so frustrating. Not recommended unless the hotel you really want to stay at is there.

The locations are as follows:

How to choose?

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.

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.

It was so convenient for the party to choose the scenic spots within the ancient city walls. The Bell and Drum Towers and Muslim Street are all there, and there is also a subway station where you can go. There are many economic hotel chains in this area with cheap prices, such as Home, Orange, All Seasons, etc. There is one within a few steps, clean and comfortable. I prefer living here.

Of course there are luxury hotels like Sofitel Legend, but not many, if you have enough budget.

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

1: Generally speaking, it is more convenient to choose a hotel close to the Bell and Drum Towers (it is best to walk), but not all hotels with "Bell and Drum Towers" 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, it takes 20-30 minutes to walk to the Bell and Drum Tower. It doesn't look far, but it's still a bit inconvenient.

For example, if you search for "Whole Season", you can see that there are Gulou store and Bell Tower store. After actual comparison, we found that the location of the Luomashi store is more suitable.

2: Pitfall: Although it is more convenient to get closer to the Bell and Drum Tower, there is a bug. It will be a bit noisy if it is too close to the Bell and Drum Tower. For example, there is a KTV upstairs in the Bell and Drum Tower store throughout the season. The night market downstairs of the store in Rome where I live is open until 0 p.m. all year round.

The solution is to read more reviews when booking a hotel. In addition, when checking in, you can ask the front desk for a room without windows, facing inwards, so there will be no sound. The downside is that the room can be a bit stuffy.

Personal suggestion (for individuals only): You can consider the Orange Crystal at the entrance of the south city wall, which is relatively secluded, but closer to the Drum Tower!

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

If you have Datang Evernight City and Furong Garden in your itinerary and it is late at night, 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. The hotels in this area are quite far from the subway and are not that convenient. However, if you want to check in at Westin Xi'an and W, you can arrange it in this area. no problem.

Regarding Westin, I also stayed here for 1 night this time, so I’d like to remind everyone if there are any pitfalls. Open Ctrip, search the hotel booking interface, and you will find that the first room type says "apartment room".

Actually, the apartment is not a Westin main room, but a second-class deluxe room. In a separate building next to the apartment, you need to go out through the small door on the right side of the lobby and then find a small door to enter. Hard to find.

Room: The area is not bad, but the facilities are first-class

If you want to live in the high-tech zone, you can choose it. There are many luxury hotels in this area, such as Ritz-Carlton, Grand Hyatt, Shangri-La, etc. But you need to drive or take a taxi to go to the attractions. Again, let’s look at the budget decision~

The Pitfalls and Values ??of Attractions

There are many pitfalls regarding attractions. I have summarized the pitfalls and values ??of must-visit attractions.

Everyone can weigh whether that ticket was wasted.

1. Is the Bell and Drum Tower worth visiting?

Going to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower requires an additional 50 yuan ticket. Personally, I don’t think it’s necessary to go up, especially the bell tower, which is the most inconspicuous attraction I have ever seen. There isn’t one, and there are some exhibitions in the Drum Tower that I don’t even bother to arrange, such as the retreat below. The advertisement also said there would be a chime show. I've only been there for 5 minutes and it's not worth seeing.

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

I personally feel very good about the ancient city wall. I recommend. Walking around the city wall you can get a broad understanding of the layout and structure of the ancient Chang'an City. There will be introductions to various city gates along the way, which is quite informative.

You never know until you take a walk. There is a Tibetan temple in the city.

There are three ways to get around the city wall: walking, cycling and scooting. Battery bikes are not recommended. Just a quick look and it took 20 minutes to complete. It's a long way and requires physical strength.

I recommend riding a bicycle. It takes about 3 hours to walk around. You can stop and go, and you can return your car at every city gate. If you can't ride a bike, you don't have to. The fee is additional, 45 yuan for a single person, 90 yuan for a double car, and a deposit of 200 yuan (cash).

Recommended playing time: morning or afternoon when the sun sets. Remember to walk counterclockwise, otherwise you will be blinded by the sun. It is not recommended that the city wall be dark at night.

3. Is Beilin Museum worth visiting?

This attraction is relatively small and is recommended to valuable friends who particularly like calligraphy. Please explain it to us. Close to the ancient city wall, it can be arranged on the same day. There are collections of inscriptions 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 “rotten” Big Wild Goose Pagoda really not fun?

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has always been criticized by local people. It is true that the tourists inside are all elderly people. However, I like this attraction. As a tourist, I think checking in is not bad! It's a small park where you can stroll around slowly. However, it should be noted that there is an additional fee to go up to the tower, so you don’t have to go! There is nothing up there, the scenery is average.

5. Are Datang Everlasting 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 imitate Tang Dynasty architecture. Please note that they are imitations. People who don't like them shouldn't go there.

There was no admission fee for Hibiscus Garden last year and it was well worth it. There is now a Spring Festival Gala, tickets are 78 yuan. It’s better to test it yourself. In comparison, I recommend the city that never sleeps. The lights at night are beautiful, and it feels like watching the Lantern Festival in ancient Chang'an. There are so many people~

6. Is it necessary to sign up to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses? Three reliable methods

Many friends who come here for the first time are easily fooled by the "through-train to attractions" on the roadside and the leaflets for the Terracotta Warriors and Horses 1-day tour. don't want! 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 a direct train to the scenic spot, but it is actually a tourist group and there are many people. It’s 12 noon at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Scenic Area, what a waste of time.

There are many fees. Although an explanation of the terracotta warriors is given, there is an additional cost to rent headphones. Before entering the scenic spot, I'll trick you into watching an important movie.

They said there would be a car at any time for the return trip, but we didn’t leave until around 3:00 or 5:00

So! When you spend any money, you should figure out what services you are spending on. What other charges are there? All these must be explained clearly to avoid being deceived.

Here are three reliable ways to go to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses:

(1) Public transportation

5. You can take the bus or subway line 9, Lintong Road 602 Number arrived. As for where to take the bus? Open mobile map search. This route is reliable, but you need to transfer several times, which is more troublesome

Open Fliggy and search for "Terracotta Warriors". Open the ticket column of -- and pull down --. Choose the "big ticket scenic spot through train", the price is 120 yuan. A one-way ticket is also 120 yuan, so the through train is probably free (last time I checked, it was 10 yuan, which is 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, which largely eliminates the phenomenon of arbitrary charges. To say the least, even if there are paid items, it is very convenient to complain. According to the regulations, it should be 1 for 1.

For example, here, click on "Booking Instructions." When to go, when to return, how many buses a day, everything is clear.

There is a "Supplementary Note" below, which says "Free Wireless Headphones".

(3) Taxi costs about 120 yuan one way, which is enough for your budget.

7. Is Huaqing Pool worth visiting?

Huachi is the place where royal concubines used to soak in hot springs. As a place with historical stories, I personally think you can visit it. Remember to find a tour guide.

The best order to visit is Huaqing Pool-Terracotta Warriors. You can also take the No. 5 bus to get there. But on the other hand, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses - Huaqing Pool, the fifth patrol may be all people, which is very embarrassing.

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

The Shaanxi Expo is especially worth visiting. There are many treasures, but half a day is not enough. You have to plan your day! You need to make a reservation with the official WeChat account in advance and follow it at least 3 days in advance. Otherwise, if the free tickets are sold out, you will have to buy paid tickets. If you don’t even have a toll ticket, you’ll have to wait for another day. There is a time limit every day.

Attention, you must enter the park within the reservation time, otherwise the tickets on the machine will not come out, and gods will not be able to save you. Therefore, it is recommended to enter the venue 5 minutes early to avoid getting stuck. You need to check your health code first, and then go to the machine to get your ticket before you can enter. If necessary, call the docent! Don't rent a translator, it sounds too tiring.

9. How to play in Huashan?

North and South: Suitable for people with good physical strength or those who simply check in and take photos.

Beixi: Suitable for people with good physical strength.

Go up to the north, go down to the west: a classic way to go straight to the most beautiful west peak.

Up and down: the most labor-saving way to play.

10. Attractions not recommended?

Ganling and Daming Palace ruins. It's really a site. It doesn't make much sense.

About eating

Eating is also an important part of visiting Xi'an. Here are some tips to avoid pitfalls. However, everyone’s taste is different, so don’t be rude.

1. Is Muslim Street worth visiting?

It’s worth it, but not all streets are worth it. In our impression, Muslim Street refers to "Beiyuanmen Street". There are a lot of tourists and customers on this street. There are really no good restaurants except Jia San Baozi at the end of the street. I queued up at Lao Sun's house to buy a meat bun, which was very delicious. So when you see a long list of shops, remember to avoid it.

Muslim Street among the local population covers a wide range of streets, including Beiguangji Street, Xiyangcheng, Dapiyuan, Xiaopiyuan, Miaohou Street, Sajinqiao Street, and Maixian Street. Personally, I highly recommend eating at Beiguangji Street, Xiyangcheng, Dapiyuan, and Sajinqiao.

2. Recommended stores?

Put it directly below. You’re welcome

Huanai suan soup

Dingsu Jiarou

Wang Sheng Majiang Brewed Skin Shop

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Liu Niu and Mutton Steamed Bun Snacks

Lao Lijia Sai*** Soup

Baixiangtian Food Store

Fat Man Gao Zhen

Yang Tianyu Spicy Beef and Mutton Restaurant

Hometown Cai Danjia Mo

Wei Yi Spicy Meatball Soup

Steamed Dumplings in Cold Soup

Liu Ji Xiaola Beef and Mutton Restaurant

Jiaguan Soup Buns

Shi Baozi

Dechang

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Zhu Xiuying Bangbang Meat Land Rover Head

Jia Qingzhen Soup Dumpling Shop: Make it for me.