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Xi'an
China · XIY
Terracotta Army, city walls, and the Silk Road's start.
About
Xi'an is the capital of the Chinese province of Shaanxi. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong plain, the city is the third-most populous city in Western China after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populous city in Northwestern China. Its total population was 13.17 million in the 2024 census, including an urban population of 10.59 million.
Source: Wikipedia — Xi'an (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- historical · world class
- affordability · excellent
- dining · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- architecture · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan42°F3d wet
- Feb50°F4d wet
- Mar64°F6d wet
- Apr74°F7d wet
- May82°F7d wet
- Jun89°F9d wet
- Jul92°F10d wet
- Aug91°F10d wet
- Sep79°F11d wet
- Oct65°F11d wet
- Nov56°F6d wet
- Dec45°F2d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
2-Day Xi'an Sightseeing All-Inclusive Private Custom-Made Combo TourFrom $302 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Terracotta Warriors Ticket with Professional English GuideFrom $59 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Xi'an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTukFrom $58 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Xi'an Terracotta Army Small Group Tour(8 or 15 Guests)From $55 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Xi'an: Terracotta Army & City Highlights Private Day TourFrom $103 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Xi'an Private Foodie Tour by TuktukFrom $91 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), about 16 mi away.
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