01Urban Landmark
Xi'an Bell Tower
西安钟楼
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30 single ticket; CNY 50 Bell and Drum Tower combo ticket.
Typical Visit
1-1.5 hours
At a Glance
Visa Policy
240-hour transit exemption (via Xianyang Airport)
Best Season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Climate
Semi-arid
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Top Attractions
02City Guide
Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square
大雁塔北广场
All Ages
Admission
Free
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
03Urban Landmark
Xi'an City Wall
西安城墙
All Ages
Admission
CNY 54 adult; CNY 27 student.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours
04Historic Walk
Daciensi
大慈恩寺
All Ages
Admission
CNY 10 adult; CNY 5 student. Big Wild Goose Pagoda climb is extra at CNY 25.
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
05Historic Walk
Daming Palace National Heritage Park
大明宫国家遗址公园
All Ages
Admission
Core paid area: CNY 60 adult; CNY 30 student. Large outer grounds remain free.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours
06City Guide
Datang Furong Garden
大唐芙蓉园
All Ages
Admission
CNY 120 adult; CNY 60 child or student. Some show tickets include park entry.
Typical Visit
3-4 hours
07City Guide
Defu Lane
德福巷
All Ages
Admission
Free
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
08City Guide
Dream Back to Datang
《梦回大唐》演出
All Ages
Admission
Common bundled adult tickets are CNY 355-456 with park entry included.
Typical Visit
60-70 minutes
09Urban Landmark
Xi'an Drum Tower
西安鼓楼
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30 single ticket; CNY 50 Bell and Drum Tower combo ticket.
Typical Visit
1-1.5 hours
10Historic Walk
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army)
秦始皇帝陵博物院(兵马俑)
All Ages
Admission
CNY 120 adult; CNY 60 student. Includes the museum, Lishan Garden, and the shuttle between them.
Typical Visit
4-5 hours
11Historic Walk
Forest of Steles Museum
西安碑林博物馆
All Ages
Admission
CNY 85 adult; CNY 42 student.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours
12Historic Walk
Huaqing Palace
华清宫
All Ages
Admission
CNY 120 adult; CNY 60 student. Includes Lishan.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours
13Historic Walk
Jianfu Temple and Small Wild Goose Pagoda
荐福寺小雁塔
All Ages
Admission
Free with reservation. Pagoda climb is extra when available.
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
14Historic Walk
Lishan Forest Park
骊山国家森林公园
All Ages
Admission
Usually included with the Huaqing Palace ticket. Ropeway is extra.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours
15Historic Walk
Xi'an Museum
西安博物院
All Ages
Admission
Free with reservation.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
16Historic Walk
Qinshihuang Mausoleum
秦始皇陵
All Ages
Admission
Usually visited with the museum ticket that covers the Terracotta Army and Lishan Garden.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours inside a longer museum day
17Historic Walk
Shaanxi History Museum
陕西历史博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Basic admission is free with reservation. Treasure Gallery: CNY 30. Tang Tomb Murals Gallery: CNY 270.
Typical Visit
3-4 hours
18City Guide
Xi'an Songcheng Eternal Love Scenic Area
西安千古情景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 278 and up depending on seat class and date.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours
19City Guide
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow
《长恨歌》演出
All Ages
Admission
CNY 238-988 depending on seat zone and date.
Typical Visit
70 minutes
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