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Xi'an
西安
Ancient capital of China and starting point of the Silk Road, home to the world-famous Terracotta Army.
Province
Shaanxi
Best Time
April-May and September-October
Average Stay
2-3 days
Airports
1 major
City Highlights
Terracotta Army (Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum)
Ancient City Wall
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Muslim Quarter food street
Bell and Drum Towers
Shaanxi History Museum
Mount Huashan day trip
Traditional Xi'an noodles
Transportation
From Airport
Metro AvailableBus ServiceTaxi Service
- •Airport is 40km from city center
- •Airport buses to major areas (25 RMB)
- •Taxi costs 80-120 RMB to city center
- •Metro connection under construction
Within City
Metro SystemBus NetworkTaxi AvailableBike Sharing
- •Xi'an Metro covers main tourist areas
- •City buses are comprehensive
- •Bike rental available along City Wall
- •Most attractions within city center
Airports
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
西安咸阳国际机场
XIYinternational
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Location
Latitude:34.2658
Longitude:108.9541