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Xi'an Tours & Travel Guide

The Silk Road capital — Terracotta Warriors, an intact city wall and legendary street food.

Why Visit Xi'an

Xi'an was capital to 13 dynasties and the eastern end of the Silk Road. Home to the Terracotta Army, a fully walkable Ming city wall, the Muslim Quarter food street and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A 240-hour transit visa-free city for eligible travelers, easily reached by high-speed rail from Beijing.

Top Attractions

Xi'an Tours (100)

Private & flexible · English-speaking guide · real-time booking.

Classic route6-Day Beijing and Xi'an Tour

6-Day Beijing and Xi'an Tour

⏱ 6 days
from $1306/ person
Classic route8-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Shanghai Private Tour

8-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Shanghai Private Tour

⏱ 8 days
from $2159/ person
Classic route8 Day China's Ancient and Modern Collision

8 Day China's Ancient and Modern Collision

⏱ 8 days
from $1964/ person
Classic route13-Day A Broad Taste of China

13-Day A Broad Taste of China

⏱ 13 days
from $4263/ person
Classic route14-Day China Highlights Private Tour

14-Day China Highlights Private Tour

⏱ 14 days
from $5831/ person
Classic route11-Day China Classic Tour

11-Day China Classic Tour

⏱ 11 days
from $3337/ person
Classic route16-Day Private China Tour: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie & Chongqing

16-Day Private China Tour: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie & Chongqing

⏱ 16 days
from $4500/ person
Classic route2-Week China Essence and Panda Tour

2-Week China Essence and Panda Tour

⏱ 14 days
from $3700/ person
Classic route2-Week Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai Educational Family Vacation

2-Week Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai Educational Family Vacation

⏱ 14 days
from $3862/ person
Classic route22-Day Private China Tour: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie & Chongqing

22-Day Private China Tour: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie & Chongqing

⏱ 22 days
from $6200/ person
Classic route15-Day Shanghai, Xi'an, Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau & Guangzhou Private Tour

15-Day Shanghai, Xi'an, Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau & Guangzhou Private Tour

⏱ 15 days
from $3058/ person
Classic route18-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai Private Tour

18-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai Private Tour

⏱ 18 days
from $3372/ person
Classic route12-Day Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, Xi'an & Beijing Group Tour

12-Day Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, Xi'an & Beijing Group Tour

⏱ 12 days
from $5831/ person
Classic route21-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Yangtze Cruise, Chengdu, Guilin & South China Tour

21-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Yangtze Cruise, Chengdu, Guilin & South China Tour

⏱ 21 days
from $7857/ person
4-Day Mt Hua, Terracotta Warriors Museum, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda Tour

4-Day Mt Hua, Terracotta Warriors Museum, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda Tour

⏱ 4 days
from $688/ person
Day trip1-Day Mt. Huangshan Tour with Optional Hongcun & Xidi Village

1-Day Mt. Huangshan Tour with Optional Hongcun & Xidi Village

⏱ Day trip
from $108/ person
Day tripShenzhen: Huizhou Xiantaigang Beaches Private Trip

Shenzhen: Huizhou Xiantaigang Beaches Private Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $109/ person
Day tripXi'an: Qinling Mountain Peak & Temples Private Day Trip

Xi'an: Qinling Mountain Peak & Temples Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $119/ person
FoodXi'an Vegetarian Food Tour

Xi'an Vegetarian Food Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $51/ person
Day tripLuoyang: Day Trip to Luoyang from Xi'an by High-Speed Train

Luoyang: Day Trip to Luoyang from Xi'an by High-Speed Train

⏱ Day trip
from $166/ person
FoodJiaxing: Old Town, Cathedral & Lake Private Day Trip

Jiaxing: Old Town, Cathedral & Lake Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $130/ person
Day tripNanjing: Peach Picking & Old Village Private Day Trip

Nanjing: Peach Picking & Old Village Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $70/ person
FoodYuxiandu Chinese Royal Cuisine Museum with Show and Royal Banquet

Yuxiandu Chinese Royal Cuisine Museum with Show and Royal Banquet

⏱ Day trip
from $75/ person
Day tripXi'an: Wugong Ancient Town Culture & Temples Day Trip

Xi'an: Wugong Ancient Town Culture & Temples Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $105/ person
Day tripJiuxian Mountain Nature and Culture Private Day Tour from Rizhao

Jiuxian Mountain Nature and Culture Private Day Tour from Rizhao

⏱ Day trip
from $209/ person
Day tripChangsha: Private Tour with Xiangjiang River Cruise

Changsha: Private Tour with Xiangjiang River Cruise

⏱ Day trip
from $218/ person
3-Day Xi'an Tour with Must-see Attractions and Unique Experiences

3-Day Xi'an Tour with Must-see Attractions and Unique Experiences

⏱ 3 days
from $547/ person
Food3-Hour Evening Food Tour in Xi'an Muslim Quarter

3-Hour Evening Food Tour in Xi'an Muslim Quarter

⏱ Day trip
from $80/ person
Day tripShanghai: Xianghu Flowers & Bayberry Private Day Trip

Shanghai: Xianghu Flowers & Bayberry Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $145/ person
2-Day Panoramic private Tour: Xi'an Terracotta Army&Mausoleum

2-Day Panoramic private Tour: Xi'an Terracotta Army&Mausoleum

⏱ 2 days
from $512/ person
HikingDay Tour to Wugong Mountain Hiking from Pingxiang

Day Tour to Wugong Mountain Hiking from Pingxiang

⏱ Day trip
from $89/ person
Day tripXi'an: Yu River Nature & Firefly Discovery Private Day Trip

Xi'an: Yu River Nature & Firefly Discovery Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $80/ person
Day tripHalf-Day Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Discovery Tour

Half-Day Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Discovery Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $125/ person
HikingJianmen Pass Ancient Shu Road 2-Day Private Trek from Xi'an

Jianmen Pass Ancient Shu Road 2-Day Private Trek from Xi'an

⏱ 2 days
from $150/ person
HikingShenxianju Cliff Walk & Linkeng Ancient Village 2-Day Private Hiking Tour

Shenxianju Cliff Walk & Linkeng Ancient Village 2-Day Private Hiking Tour

⏱ 2 days
from $440/ person
HikingMount Taibai Classic Summit Trek

Mount Taibai Classic Summit Trek

⏱ 3 days
from $900/ person
Day tripNingbo: Xiangshan Songlanshan Coastal Private Day Trip

Ningbo: Xiangshan Songlanshan Coastal Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $92/ person
FoodXi'an: Authentic Old Quarter Back Alley Food Walking Tour

Xi'an: Authentic Old Quarter Back Alley Food Walking Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $64/ person
Day tripXi'an: Xunyi Grottoes & Fossils Private Day Trip

Xi'an: Xunyi Grottoes & Fossils Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $140/ person
Day tripXi'an: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Goose Pagoda & Family Lunch

Xi'an: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Goose Pagoda & Family Lunch

⏱ Day trip
from $20/ person
Day tripXi'an: Whale-Sequoia Bamboo Sea Family Private Day Trip

Xi'an: Whale-Sequoia Bamboo Sea Family Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $110/ person
Day tripSuzhou: Taihu Lake Moli Peak, Ancient Village & Sunset Cafe

Suzhou: Taihu Lake Moli Peak, Ancient Village & Sunset Cafe

⏱ Day trip
from $135/ person
Day tripImpressive Relaxing 1Day Tour for Terracotta Army,Muslim Quarter

Impressive Relaxing 1Day Tour for Terracotta Army,Muslim Quarter

⏱ Day trip
from $121/ person
3-Day Ancient Xi'an Tour: Han Dynasty Terracotta Army & City Wall

3-Day Ancient Xi'an Tour: Han Dynasty Terracotta Army & City Wall

⏱ 3 days
from $650/ person
Hidden Southern Zhejiang 3-Day Tour: Xiandu, Painted Canvas Village & Yunhe Terraces Sunrise

Hidden Southern Zhejiang 3-Day Tour: Xiandu, Painted Canvas Village & Yunhe Terraces Sunrise

⏱ 3 days
from $660/ person
Two-Day Xi'an Panoramic Tour

Two-Day Xi'an Panoramic Tour

⏱ 2 days
from $203/ person
FoodAuthentic Old Xi'an Back Alley Food Tour

Authentic Old Xi'an Back Alley Food Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $64/ person
Day tripQixianfeng Tea Plantation Tour in Yangshuo

Qixianfeng Tea Plantation Tour in Yangshuo

⏱ Day trip
from $67/ person
HikingShanghai: Tai Lake Guangfu Peak Private Hiking Tour

Shanghai: Tai Lake Guangfu Peak Private Hiking Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $162/ person
Day tripLouyang Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple Day Tour from Xian

Louyang Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple Day Tour from Xian

⏱ Day trip
from $449/ person
Day tripChengdu: Tea-Horse Road & Lingshan Temple Private Day Trip

Chengdu: Tea-Horse Road & Lingshan Temple Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $80/ person
HikingXi'an: Huaqing Palace, Lishan Mountain & Tang Hot Spring Day Tour

Xi'an: Huaqing Palace, Lishan Mountain & Tang Hot Spring Day Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $81/ person
Day tripLuoyang Day Trip from Xi'an by High-Speed Train with Longmen Skip

Luoyang Day Trip from Xi'an by High-Speed Train with Longmen Skip

⏱ Day trip
from $263/ person
Day tripXi'an: Tai Chi & Kung Fu Class by the Ancient City Wall

Xi'an: Tai Chi & Kung Fu Class by the Ancient City Wall

⏱ Day trip
from $99/ person
Day tripTerracotta Army&Big Wild Goose Pagoda Private Day Tour

Terracotta Army&Big Wild Goose Pagoda Private Day Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $150/ person
3 Day Mt. Huang Hongcun Village Tunxi Ancient Street Private Tour

3 Day Mt. Huang Hongcun Village Tunxi Ancient Street Private Tour

⏱ 3 days
from $1255/ person
Day tripHalf-day Tour: Largest Tea Plantation & Amazing Xianggong Hill

Half-day Tour: Largest Tea Plantation & Amazing Xianggong Hill

⏱ Day trip
from $91/ person
Day tripTerracotta Warriors And Xi’An DowntownTour

Terracotta Warriors And Xi’An DowntownTour

⏱ Day trip
from $92/ person
FoodAuthentic Xi'an Back Alley Food + Beer Night Tour — 15+ Tastings

Authentic Xi'an Back Alley Food + Beer Night Tour — 15+ Tastings

⏱ Day trip
from $102/ person
Day tripHangzhou: Xiangshan Songlanshan Coast Private Day Trip

Hangzhou: Xiangshan Songlanshan Coast Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $130/ person
Day tripZhangjiajie: Charm Xiangxi Folk Show Evening + Tujia Dinner Tour

Zhangjiajie: Charm Xiangxi Folk Show Evening + Tujia Dinner Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $64/ person
Day tripLi River Cruise with bamboo Rafting & Xianggong Hill Private Tour

Li River Cruise with bamboo Rafting & Xianggong Hill Private Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $94/ person
HikingYangshuo: Sunset & Scenic Afternoon Tour with pickup

Yangshuo: Sunset & Scenic Afternoon Tour with pickup

⏱ Day trip
from $23/ person
Day tripPrivate Xi’an Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors & City Wall & Mosque

Private Xi’an Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors & City Wall & Mosque

⏱ Day trip
from $25/ person
Day tripXi'an Terracotta Warrior Clay Figurine Workshop with English Guide

Xi'an Terracotta Warrior Clay Figurine Workshop with English Guide

⏱ Day trip
from $149/ person
FoodSmall group Xi'an Foodie Tour by Tuktuk

Small group Xi'an Foodie Tour by Tuktuk

⏱ Day trip
from $53/ person
Day tripShenzhen: Morning Tai Chi Class in a Central Park with English Guide

Shenzhen: Morning Tai Chi Class in a Central Park with English Guide

⏱ Day trip
from $99/ person
FoodOne-Day Xi’an Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour

One-Day Xi’an Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $140/ person
Hepu Island & Shenxianju 3-Day Private Tour: East China Sea Coast & 'Land of Immortals' Cliffs

Hepu Island & Shenxianju 3-Day Private Tour: East China Sea Coast & 'Land of Immortals' Cliffs

⏱ 3 days
from $660/ person
Day tripGuilin Best 1-Day Tour: Li River, Xianggong Hill and Yulong River

Guilin Best 1-Day Tour: Li River, Xianggong Hill and Yulong River

⏱ Day trip
from $76/ person
Day tripSuzhou: Taihu Dongshan & Luxiang Village Day Trip

Suzhou: Taihu Dongshan & Luxiang Village Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $119/ person
HikingXi'an: Mount Huashan Sacred Peaks Hiking Day Tour by Cable Car

Xi'an: Mount Huashan Sacred Peaks Hiking Day Tour by Cable Car

⏱ Day trip
from $123/ person
Day trip1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour

1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $246/ person
Jianglang Mountain & Ancient Towns 3-Day Private Tour: A UNESCO Heritage Escape in Quzhou

Jianglang Mountain & Ancient Towns 3-Day Private Tour: A UNESCO Heritage Escape in Quzhou

⏱ 3 days
from $660/ person
FoodXi'an: Lantian Grottoes & Cool Cave Private Day Trip

Xi'an: Lantian Grottoes & Cool Cave Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $99/ person
Southern Zhejiang Hidden Gems 3-Day Private Tour: Xiandu Peaks, Guyan Ancient Village & Yunhe Terraces

Southern Zhejiang Hidden Gems 3-Day Private Tour: Xiandu Peaks, Guyan Ancient Village & Yunhe Terraces

⏱ 3 days
from $660/ person
FoodXi'an: Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show with Imperial Dumpling Banquet

Xi'an: Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show with Imperial Dumpling Banquet

⏱ Day trip
from $31/ person
Day tripSuzhou: Dongshan Taihu Views & Luxiang Village Private Tour

Suzhou: Dongshan Taihu Views & Luxiang Village Private Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $119/ person
Day tripXingping Xianggong Hill and Yangshuo Countryside Classic Day Tour

Xingping Xianggong Hill and Yangshuo Countryside Classic Day Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $130/ person
HikingGongyu Mountain 2-Day Camping Trek: East China's Shangri-La & Sea-of-Clouds Sunrise

Gongyu Mountain 2-Day Camping Trek: East China's Shangri-La & Sea-of-Clouds Sunrise

⏱ 2 days
from $440/ person
Xiandu Scenic Area 3-Day Private Tour: Zhejiang's Ink-Wash 'Fairyland' of Pillar Peaks & Gorges

Xiandu Scenic Area 3-Day Private Tour: Zhejiang's Ink-Wash 'Fairyland' of Pillar Peaks & Gorges

⏱ 3 days
from $660/ person
Day tripOne-Day Xi’an Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour

One-Day Xi’an Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $163/ person
FoodXi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

⏱ Day trip
from $62/ person
FoodChangsha: Guided City Tour with Yuelu Mountain Hike

Changsha: Guided City Tour with Yuelu Mountain Hike

⏱ Day trip
from $39/ person
Day tripAll inclusive Two-Day Xi'an private Heritage Tour

All inclusive Two-Day Xi'an private Heritage Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $212/ person
Day tripTerracotta Army+Gaint Goose Pagoda+City Wall Bus Tour with Option

Terracotta Army+Gaint Goose Pagoda+City Wall Bus Tour with Option

⏱ Day trip
from $42/ person
Day tripYangshuo/Guilin: Full- or Half-Day Xianggong Hill Sunrise

Yangshuo/Guilin: Full- or Half-Day Xianggong Hill Sunrise

⏱ Day trip
from $65/ person
FoodXi'an Biangbiang Hand-Pulled Noodles Class with English Guide

Xi'an Biangbiang Hand-Pulled Noodles Class with English Guide

⏱ Day trip
from $139/ person
Day tripDatong Yanmenguan Great Wall and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Day Tour

Datong Yanmenguan Great Wall and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Day Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $219/ person
Day tripFull/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain Sunrise Private Tour

Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain Sunrise Private Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $65/ person
Day tripBeijing: Yinniuqu Alpine Meadow Private Day Trip

Beijing: Yinniuqu Alpine Meadow Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $75/ person
Day tripXi'an: Firefly & Night Nature Discovery Private Evening Tour

Xi'an: Firefly & Night Nature Discovery Private Evening Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $75/ person
Day tripHangzhou: Xianghu Lake Raft & Water Fun Private Day Trip

Hangzhou: Xianghu Lake Raft & Water Fun Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $95/ person
Day tripXi'an: Zhuque Forest Park Alpine Meadow Private Day

Xi'an: Zhuque Forest Park Alpine Meadow Private Day

⏱ Day trip
from $130/ person
Day tripXi'an: Daming Palace & Tang Capital Private Day Tour

Xi'an: Daming Palace & Tang Capital Private Day Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $715/ person
Day tripPingyao: Qiao Family Compound & Jin Merchant Heritage Private Day Trip

Pingyao: Qiao Family Compound & Jin Merchant Heritage Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $715/ person
Day tripChongzuo: Huashan Rock Art River Journey Private Day Trip

Chongzuo: Huashan Rock Art River Journey Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $940/ person
Day tripWuhan to Xiangyang Gulongzhong Private Day Trip

Wuhan to Xiangyang Gulongzhong Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $995/ person
Day tripXi'an: Qianling Mausoleum & Tang Imperial History Private Day Trip

Xi'an: Qianling Mausoleum & Tang Imperial History Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $1020/ person
Day tripXi'an: Famen Temple Buddhist & Tang Heritage Private Day Trip

Xi'an: Famen Temple Buddhist & Tang Heritage Private Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $1020/ person

When to Visit Xi'an

SeasonWeatherVerdict
Spring14–24°C★★★★★
Summer27–35°C★★★
Autumn12–22°C★★★★★
Winter-3–6°C★★★

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