10 TOP Things to Do in Shaanxi December 2025

Drum Tower which includes heritage architecture and a city

Terracota Army featuring interior views and heritage elements

Xi\'an featuring a square or plaza, flowers and a bridge

Xi\'an showing a city as well as a small group of people

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Terracota Army which includes interior views and a statue or sculpture

Terracotta Army

5/5(20 reviews)

Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.

Xi'an Bell Tower

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Admire engravings and statues as you ascend the twirling staircase of this tower for a panoramic view of the city of Xi’an.

Xi'an City Walls

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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

4/5(6 reviews)

See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.

Xi'an Jiaotong University

Enjoy the student vibe at Xi'an Jiaotong University during your stay in Xi'an. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Drum Tower

4.5/5(11 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Xi'an with a stop at Drum Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Mount Hua

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Hua during your travels in Huayin. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda which includes signage and a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people

Small Wild Goose Pagoda

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Xi'an with a stop at Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Explore areas of Shaanxi

Xi’an City Center

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Xi’an City Center. Top attractions like Xi'an Bell Tower and Yisu Grand Theater are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yongningmen Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.

Xi\'an which includes heritage elements and a city

Zhonglou Shangquan

While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower and jump on the metro at Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.

Muslim Quarter

Historical sites and shopping are highlights of Muslim Quarter. Make a stop by Xi'an City Walls or Ancient Folk House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zhonglou Station to get around town.

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.

Weiyang

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Weiyang is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Daming Palace National Heritage Park and Xi'an Public Library are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shi Tushuguan Station or Fengcheng 5-lu Station to get around.

Qujiang New District

Discover Qujiang New District, memorable for its gardens. Popular attractions in Qujiang New District include Tang Paradise and Datang Everbright City, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Huizhan Zhongxin Station.