Xi’an City Center
Xi'an
Visit Xi’an City Center
Popular places to visit
Xi'an Bell Tower
You can browse the exhibits at Xi'an Bell Tower, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Xi'an City Walls
Relish the Chinese style of the elegant moat, towers and historic walls of one of the world’s largest military defence systems.
Great Mosque of Xi'an
See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.
Drum Tower
After visiting Drum Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Yisu Grand Theater
Get tickets for a show at Yisu Grand Theater, a storied theater in Xi'an. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tianshuijing Catholic Church
Tianshuijing Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Xi'an, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Things to do
Day Tour - Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Neolithic Village
Morning Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum with Lunch
Xi'an City Highlights Half-Day Tour
Xi'an:Terracotta Army Museum Walking Tour with Entry Tickets
Full-Day Tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Ancient City Wall
Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket Optional Tang Dynasty Show Ticket
Top hotels in Xi’an City Center
Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Room was clean. Proximity to the bell tower and the muslim quarter. Close to lots of restaurants and shops. Friendly staff, willing to assist. Has free afternoon tea. Our room has a strong cigarette smell though it was a non-smoking room so staff provided air purifier which gave some relief. Room ...
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Hilton Xian
Great staff many local restaurants
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Clean room, spacious with lots of cupboard space, super friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Fantastic
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Lavande Hotel (Xi'an Bell Tower Muslim street subway station)
Nice comfortable room nice staff.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown
Great location. Close to bell and drum tower, lots of food options around the hotel. Room is clean and quiet, staff friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Xi’an City Center
Beilin
Beilin is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongningmen Station or Nanshaomen Station to explore sights like Xi'an Bell Tower.
Zhonglou Shangquan
If you're spending time in Zhonglou Shangquan, check out sights like Xi'an Bell Tower or Yisu Grand Theater and hop on the metro to see more the city at Zhonglou Station or Beidajie Station.
Muslim Quarter
Unique features of Muslim Quarter include the historic sites and shopping. Make a stop by Xi'an City Walls or Ancient Folk House while you're exploring the area.
Xincheng
Noted for its historic sites and theaters, there's plenty to explore in Xincheng. Top attractions like Xi'an City Walls and Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Beidajie Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
Lianhu
Discover Lianhu, memorable for its historic sites. Popular attractions in Lianhu include Xi'an City Walls and Zhiyuan Villa, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Anyuanmen Station.
Yanta Qu
You might enjoy the historic sites while in Yanta Qu. Shaanxi History Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Wei 1-jie Station or Xiaozhai Station to see more of the city.
