If you’re planning a trip to Xi’an, definitely do your research first — this easy-to-follow itinerary covers everything: daily schedule, accommodation tips, transportation, and local food. Read on for all the details! 💯
3-Day 2-Night Schedule
✨ Day 1
City Wall · Big Wild Goose Pagoda · Tang Paradise ·Tang Dynasty Everbright City · Dinner at Grandma’s Impression
✨ Day 2
Sajinqiao Food Street · Shaanxi History Museum ·Small Wild Goose Pagoda · Bell and Drum Towers · Dinner at Laoban Hot Pot
✨ Day 3
Terracotta Warriors · Huaqing Palace · Li Mountain ·Evening Show: Song of Everlasting Sorrow
Xi’an Travel Tips
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Tang Dynasty Everbright CityCheck performance times in advance. Arrive around 6 PM — not too early, not too late.Recommended order:Music Fountain · Poetic Chang’an Light Sign ·Tang Dynasty Mystery Box · Chang’an Music & Dance ·Back to Chang’an · Tumbler Parade · Taibai by Lantern Light
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Big Wild Goose PagodaVisit during the day or early evening.Outdoor photos are free.If you’re only here for photos and not interested in cultural relics, you don’t need to go inside.
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Bell Tower & Drum TowerIf you want to enter both, buy a combined ticket for ¥50.If you just want photos, visit at night when the lights are on.Note: They are not next to each other — about a 10-minute walk apart.