Xi'an's 18 superb photo spots that will blow up your social media feed

Xi'an, this ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, I've been there five times back and forth, and it's truly a city that's great for food, photography, and exploring❤️ This time I walked around Xi'an for three days. I've compiled 18 super photogenic spots, follow this guide and you can't go wrong‼️ 1⃣️ Da Ci'en Temple Ruins Park It's a free park where you can capture both the Buddha statue and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in one frame. 2⃣️ Xi'an City Wall (Yongning Gate) Navigate to 'Yongning Gate', on the west side of the city wall, both day and night views are stunning. 3⃣️ Kaiyuan Shopping Mall fifth floor (Drum Tower branch) From here you can overlook the Drum Tower, and the night view is absolutely beautiful. 4⃣️ Yongning Gate After going upstairs at the ticket office, the position right in front allows you to capture the Drum Tower. 5⃣️ Guangren Temple Walk along the red wall on the left for a fantastic photo spot. 6⃣️ Qinglong Temple It's relatively less known, but has the charm of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. 7⃣️ Joy City Rooftop A great place to shoot the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which lights up at night. 8⃣️ Zi Pei Collection Located on Muslim Street, go at 9 am when it opens, or it'll be crowded. 9⃣️ Xiangzi Temple Street There are various attractive shops, especially this one that stands out for photos. 1⃣️0⃣️ Drum Tower Standing on the south side of the road opposite, you can capture the complete ancient tower. 1⃣️1⃣️ Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square Walk around clockwise, there are many good spots to frame with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. 1⃣️2⃣️ Er Hui Lane Hotpot (Bell Tower branch) The entrance has a sign with the word 'Chang'an'. 1⃣️3⃣️ La Dou La Hotpot (Bell Tower branch) The entrance has a sign with the word 'Xi'an'. 1⃣️4⃣️ Luli Hanfu The entrance has a sign with the word 'Chang'an'. 1⃣️5⃣️ Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square (South Entrance) 1⃣️6⃣️ Yongning Gate (near the exit) 1⃣️7⃣️ Yongning Gate (near the exit) 1⃣️8⃣️ Yongning Gate (Xi'an City Wall night view) 🚶 'My three-day two-night itinerary' Day 1: Big Wild Goose Pagoda—Da Ci'en Temple—Joy City—Bell Tower Day 2: Guangren Temple—Shuyuanmen—Yongning Gate City Wall Day 3: Muslim Street—Qinglong Temple—Xiangzi Temple Street 🍜 'Food Guide' Hulatang, mutton pao mo and other tourist-targeted foods are fine to try, but locals prefer to go to Sajinqiao and Xiangzi Temple Street. Sajinqiao has many snacks and is very down-to-earth, while Xiangzi Temple Street has many coffee shops, more fashionable and modern, great for checking in. Follow this detailed guide, and you won't go wrong. If you don't want to encounter crowds, you can also avoid holidays and travel off-peak for a better photo experience.