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Xi'an

Discover an ancient capital through its city wall, historic quarters, and the Terracotta Army.

Discover the city

A sense of place

The character of Xi'an

Follow the layers of an ancient capital from its monumental city wall to lively food streets and archaeological sites.

01Terracotta Army02City Wall03Muslim Quarter

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Signature places to discover

Use these sample highlights to shape a first look at the city and its surrounding area.

03 places

Archaeology · History

Terracotta Army

See the remarkable ranks of clay soldiers created for the mausoleum of China’s first emperor.

Heritage · City walk

Xi’an City Wall

Walk or cycle along the preserved ramparts surrounding the historic city center.

Food · Neighborhood

Muslim Quarter

Browse busy lanes filled with local snacks, spice shops, and everyday city life.

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Journeys through Xi'an

Handcrafted sample routes to help you picture what a few days here could hold.

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A taste of the region

Local food worth making time for

A few regional favorites offer an easy starting point for discovering local kitchens and everyday food culture.

Street food

Roujiamo

A warm, crisp flatbread filled with slow-cooked, seasoned meat.

Noodle dish

Biangbiang noodles

Broad hand-pulled noodles dressed with chili, aromatics, and savory sauce.

Local favorite

Liangpi

Cool wheat or rice noodles served with vinegar, chili oil, and crisp vegetables.

Dish descriptions are sample editorial content for this demo.

Stay a little longer

Sample places to stay

Use the area and style as a starting point when deciding where to base your visit.

Sample stay · City wall

South Gate Courtyard

A demo boutique stay concept near the historic center and evening walking routes.

Sample stay · Downtown

Bell Tower House

A sample city hotel concept within easy reach of the old quarter.

Sample stay · Quiet lane

Ancient Capital Inn

A small lodging concept inspired by Xi’an’s traditional neighborhood streets.

Accommodation names and descriptions are mock content, not live hotel recommendations.

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