3-Day Classic Xi’an Itinerary
A 3-Day Journey Through 3,000 Years—from the Terracotta Army of the Qin Dynasty to the Great Wild Goose Pagoda of the Tang Dynasty, and from the Ming Dynasty City Wall to the vibrant atmosphere of Hui Muslim Street.
Best for: For first-time visitors to Xi’an who want to efficiently explore the city’s historical highlights and sample its best cuisine.
Day 1: The Magnificence of the Qin and Tang Dynasties
Terracotta Army in the morning, night view of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the evening.
Head to the Terracotta Army
Take Metro Line 9 to Huaqing Pool Station, then transfer to Bus Route 613. Arrive before the 8:30 a.m. opening.
Book your tickets in advance!
Terracotta Army Museum
Recommended tour order: Pit 1 → Pit 3 → Pit 2.
Do not go with unlicensed tour guides!
Big Wild Goose Pagoda Musical Fountain & Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City
Watch the fountain show at 7:00 PM, then stroll through Tang Dynasty Everbright City to see the “Unbreakable Doll” performance.
Day 2: Historical Tour + Sunset on the City Wall
Visit the museum in the morning, bike along the city walls in the afternoon, and enjoy dinner at Hui Muslim Street in the evening.
Shaanxi History Museum
Don’t miss the “Treasures of the Tang Dynasty” exhibition.
Extremely difficult to book!
Cycling along the Xi’an City Wall
Enter the walls at the South Gate and rent a bike to cycle around the ancient city.
Culinary tour through the back alleys of Hui Muslim Street
Just stroll along the main street; for food, turn into Sajin Bridge or Dapi Yard.
Day 3: In-Depth Experience + Departure
Visit one in-depth attraction in the morning; depart in the afternoon.
Beilin Museum / Gao Family Mansion / Small Wild Goose Pagoda (choose one of the three)
Beilin Museum (65 yuan)—a mecca for calligraphy; Gao Family Mansion (30 yuan)—watch a shadow puppet show; Small Wild Goose Pagoda—free and peaceful.