Xi’an City Center Travel Guide
Xi'an
Visit Xi’an City Center
Popular places to visit
Xi'an Bell Tower
You can browse the exhibits at Xi'an Bell Tower, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Xi'an City Walls
Relish the Chinese style of the elegant moat, towers and historic walls of one of the world’s largest military defence systems.
Great Mosque of Xi'an
See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.
Drum Tower
After visiting Drum Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Yisu Grand Theater
Enjoy a show at Yisu Grand Theater, a popular theatre in Xi'an. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tianshuijing Catholic Church
Tianshuijing Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Xi'an, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Things to do
Luoyang Longmen & Shaolin Private Day Tour from Xian by HSR Train
Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket Optional Tang Dynasty Show Ticket
Xi'an 1-Day Coach Tour of Terracotta Army
Group Bus Tour to Terracotta Warriors with Hotel Pickup & Lunch
All Inclusive Terracotta Army Group Tour
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch
Top hotels in Xi’an City Center
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Room was clean. Proximity to the bell tower and the muslim quarter. Close to lots of restaurants and shops. Friendly staff, willing to assist. Has free afternoon tea. Our room has a strong cigarette smell though it was a non-smoking room so staff provided air purifier which gave some relief. Room ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Lavande Hotel (Xi'an Bell Tower Muslim street subway station)
Nice comfortable room nice staff.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hilton Xian
Clean and staff was
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
It's an old hotel with dark rooms. We were apparently upgraded to a so called suite but still very dark and old. Though their were two bathrooms but were smelling and the main bath I banged my head several times sitting and getting up from the toilet seat on the mirror at the front. Though the breakfast ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Jinjiang West Capital International Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Xi’an City Center
Beilin
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.
Zhonglou Shangquan
While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower or Yisu Grand Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhonglou Station or Beidajie Station.
Muslim Quarter
Unique features of Muslim Quarter include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Xi'an City Walls or Ancient Folk House while you're exploring the area.
Xincheng
Noted for its historical sites and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Xincheng. Top attractions like Xi'an City Walls and Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Beidajie Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
Lianhu
Discover Lianhu, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Lianhu include Xi'an City Walls and Zhiyuan Villa, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Anyuanmen Station.
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.
