Xi’an is rich in tourism resources, with many tourist attractions worth visiting. It’s highly recommended for you to go and check them out! So, how to travel in Xi’an in one day? Let’s take a look!
Itinerary 1: The Grand Tang Furong Garden – The Big Wild Goose Pagoda (The two attractions are 1 stop away by subway, and 22 minutes walk away)
1. The Grand Tang Furong Garden
Located southeast of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, it is a national 5A-level tourist attraction and China’s first large-scale royal garden-style cultural theme park that fully showcases the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
The Grand Tang Furong Garden houses many ancient buildings, including Ziyun Tower, Ladies’ Pavilion, Imperial Feast Palace, Xingyuan, Fanglinyuan, Fengmingjiutian Theatre, Tang City, etc., making it China’s largest imitation Tang Dynasty royal architectural complex.
Address: No. 99 Furong West Road, Yanta District
2. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Located in the Daci’en Temple in Jinchangfang, Tang Chang’an City, it is also known as the “Cien Temple Pagoda”. In the third year of Yonghe of the Tang Dynasty (652), Xuanzang presided over the construction of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to preserve the scriptures and Buddhist images brought back to Chang’an from Tianzhu via the Silk Road.
As the earliest and largest existing Tang Dynasty square pagoda, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a typical example of the ancient Indian Buddhist temple architectural form of the stupa being introduced into the Central Plains and integrated into Chinese culture. It is a landmark building that embodies the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese working people.
Address of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Near Nanlu Road, Yanta District, Xi’an
Ticket price of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda: The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is located inside the Daci’en Temple Scenic Area, and both entry to the Scenic Area and climbing the pagoda require payment.
Itinerary 2: The Tang Daci’en Temple Ruins Park – The North and South Squares of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda – The Grand Tang Dynasty Everbright City (All these scenic spots are free)
1. The Tang Daci’en Temple Ruins Park
It is a relatively independent and thematic open-air garden in the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Cultural and Leisure Scenic Area, located on the site of the Tang Dynasty Daci’en Temple, adjacent to the Daci’en Temple. It has unique historical value, landscape features and religious significance. The park has a large green coverage area, a Buddha statue in the center of the park, and a river inside the park, suitable for taking photos in Hanfu!
Address: No. 1, New 1 Row, Taipingbao, Yanta District, Xi’an
2. The North and South Squares of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
After walking through the Tang Daci’en Temple Ruins Park, you will arrive at the North and South Squares of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In the North Square, you can watch the music fountain of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
3. The Grand Tang Dynasty Everbright City Pedestrian Street
After watching a fountain show, it’s already night time, so you can stroll to the Grand Tang Dynasty Everbright City Pedestrian Street. The Grand Tang Dynasty Everbright City is a commercial pedestrian street. There are Tang Dynasty-themed performances in the street area, which are best seen at night. The Grand Tang Dynasty Everbright City Scenic Area also has various characteristic snacks.
Itinerary 3: The Terracotta Army Scenic Area – The Huaqing Palace Scenic Area
1. The Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum
The Terracotta Army Scenic Area is a golden name card of China’s ancient glorious civilization, and is known as one of the ten most precious treasures in the world. Carefully observe the costumes and expressions of each terracotta warrior, which are all different.
Address: Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an
The Xi’an Terracotta Army implements a “one-ticket” management system, with a ticket price of 120 yuan per person.
2. The Huaqing Palace Scenic Area
The Tang Huaqing Palace was a separate palace for the Tang Dynasty feudal emperors to travel to. The Huaqing Palace is located on the back of the mountain facing the Wei River, built against the Li Mountain. It is large in scale, magnificent in architecture, and is full of pavilions, halls, and palaces scattered throughout the upper and lower reaches of Li Mountain. The scenic area also has the performances “The Song of Everlasting Sorrow” and “The Xi’an Incident 1212”, among which the “Song of Everlasting Sorrow” performance is very popular!
Address: No. 38, Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province
Ticket price: 60 yuan
Itinerary 4: The Shaanxi History Museum Scenic Area – The Xi’an City Wall
1. The Shaanxi History Museum
The Shaanxi History Museum is China’s first large-scale modern national museum, one of the first “AAAA” level tourist attractions, and is known as the “Pearl of the Ancient Capital, Treasure House of China”. The famous collections in the Shaanxi History Museum include the Du Ling Tiger Talisman, the Empress Jade Seal, etc., and have also been listed on the National Treasure platform. It is a very worthwhile attraction to visit.
Address: No. 91, Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province
Ticket price: Free for the basic exhibition halls of the Shaanxi History Museum, reservation is required
The basic exhibition halls of the Shaanxi History Museum have numerous collections. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. In addition, the Treasure Hall and Mural Hall in the Shaanxi History Museum Scenic Area are also worth visiting. These two exhibition halls are chargeable!
2. The Xi’an City Wall Scenic Area
The Xi’an City Wall is the largest and best preserved ancient city wall in China. It is one of the first national key cultural relic protection units and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The city wall where Shiyi jumped in the TV series “Zhou Sheng as Before” is the Xi’an Ming City Wall. At the same time, the Xi’an City Wall also has the “Dream Chang’an” Tang Dynasty welcoming guests performance!
Ticket price: Adult ticket – 54 yuan; Student ticket – 27 yuan
Address of the Xi’an City Wall: Nan Da Jie, Beilin District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province
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