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Night Attractions
Top 50 Night Attractions in Xi'an [2025]
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Xi'an City Wall
4.6
/5
55466 reviews
8.9
From INR 671.23
Based on 7,875 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 1.8 km from downtown
Phone +8602987272792
Address: The city center of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, is rectangular, with four gates: Dongchanglemen (Xi'an City Wall, Huancheng East Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an), Xi'an Dingmen (West Street and Xijuyuan Lane) Nearby Xi'an City Wall (Huancheng West Road), South Yongning Gate (No. 2 South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an), Bei'an Yuanmen (Intersection of North Street and Huancheng North Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-4 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Great food & snacks nearby
Ancient city wall stunning lights views at night
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It's quite good. As soon as you enter, you can feel the heavy historical atmosphere. The ancient city wall creates a majestic and upright aura. After entering, because it is too tall and too close to feel it directly, it is as if you can travel through time and space and return to the ancient scene.
One of the must-see attractions, the latest entry is 10 o'clock, and all lights are turned off at 11 o'clock. I heard that the whole route is very long. We went relatively late and did not ride at night. You can try it if you go earlier. It seems that the rental fee is not cheap. It has a unique style!
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Tang Paradise
4.3
/5
25553 reviews
8.4
From INR 845.25
Based on 489 reviews
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | 5.8 km from downtown
Phone +8602985511888
Address: No. 99, Furong West Road, Qujiang New District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Tang-style buildings shine brightly
Water screen shows(Nightly) | Stunning night views
Saved by 2047 users13409 positive reviews
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This place is definitely worth a visit, especially during the evening, the lights are amazing, pine tree aroma and flower bed aroma throughout the whole circuit. Dont miss !
This attraction is calm and peaceful during the day. It's good for relaxing and one of the preferred things to do in xi'an
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Xi'an Bell Tower
4.5
/5
20104 reviews
8.5
From INR 372.91
Based on 2,338 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 8m from downtown
Phone +8602987276420
Address: Intersection of the East, West, and North Sizhi Streets in Beilin District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Shopping centers & restaurants nearby
Clock tower stunningly beautiful at night
Saved by 2021 users14809 positive reviews
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[View] This bell tower is arguably one of the most magnificent in China.
[Fun] Located in the city center, it's a landmark in Xi'an.
[Value for money] Very good value, convenient for getting around.
To enter the scenic area, you need to take the underground passages from various entrances. You'll need to buy a ticket to enter the area near the entrance to Metro Line 2. It's also open at night. The view from the Bell Tower is fantastic, with views of the Drum Tower, Bell Tower Hotel, and Kaiyuan Shopping Mall. The scenery is even more stunning in the drizzle. After reaching the tower, there's a cultural and creative shop where you can buy a commemorative coin from the vending machine.
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Grand Tang Mall
4.5
/5
1889 reviews
8.0
Based on 47 reviews
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | 5.3 km from downtown
Phone +8602985228412
Address: Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square, No. 6, East Section of Huanta South Road, Yanta District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Nighttime cultural & art shows
Tang Dynasty-style complex with stunning night views
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The scenery was stunning, the lights dressing the city like a voluptuous young woman, and people were completely captivated by the atmosphere! We all felt like we were back in our youth, enjoying ourselves to the fullest. Time seemed to flow backwards, yet it seemed to have frozen. Before we knew it, it was almost midnight, and we realized we were tired and it was time to go back to bed!
Xi'an's Tang Dynasty City, a city that never sleeps, is a top-tier destination in China. Compared to other cities that never sleep, its beautiful nightscape and illuminations go beyond the unique and captivating cultural performances. While there are snack and drink shops, they don't take up nearly the entire area, creating a market-like atmosphere unlike other places. Travel photography here feels seamless, and people of all ages feel like they've traveled from the Tang Dynasty to the modern era.
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Song of Everlasting Sorrow
4.5
/5
21911 reviews
8.8
From INR 2349.29
Based on 59 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | 27 km from downtown
Phone +864000299989
Address: No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Set in Tang Dynasty culture
Large-scale outdoor live dance drama(Nightly)
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Definitely worth visiting! But you’ll need to understand mandarin, otherwise you’re there just for the effects. The performance was mesmerising, I really enjoyed the show.
It's beautiful and worth seeing. The only problem is that the seats are too close together and you have to endure the heat. But the outdoor live performance is acceptable. The overall performance is great and impressive. You can't do anything without buying the Ctrip lounge. You can't even walk around. The snacks are also very different from the pictures. The sunflower seeds are soggy and not crispy. It's very simple. I feel that the money was not spent. I didn't go there earlier than others. I didn't feel that I got any special service. But again, the performance was great.
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The Longest Day in Chang'an Theme Block
4.1
/5
4500 reviews
8.1
From INR 845.25
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | 5.5 km from downtown
Phone +864001806888
Address: East side of Mandi Square, Grand Tang Mall, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No. 2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Xi'an
Saved by 959 users3353 positive reviews
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If you are wondering if it's worth it is. I recommended giving it a shot. It was so beautiful, you are like in a real c-drama. I felt amazing. If I have another chance, I will definitely go again. 😍
It's a very photogenic place, but it's not very big. You can finish the tour in a short while, and two hours is enough to watch the show. Generally speaking, you can come and have a look, but don't be too special. For girls, it is recommended that they wear Tang suits and Hanfu when they go shopping.
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda
4.6
/5
9881 reviews
7.9
From INR 124.31
Based on 3,467 reviews
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | 4.7 km from downtown
Phone +8617792398839
Address: Yanta Road, Yanta District, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Xi'an
Highlights:
Outstanding ancient Buddhist architecture
Savor Shaanxi delicacies at night
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Near Datang Sleepless City, and the big goose pagoda is inside Da Ci En Temple 🛕 . Can come to see Chinese culture for better exploration
Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a landmark building in Xi'an. It is also a 5A-level scenic spot that Chinese and foreign tourists must visit when visiting Xi'an. It has a high cost-effectiveness and is worth a visit.
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Xi'an Drum Tower
4.6
/5
7705 reviews
7.8
From INR 372.91
Based on 1,047 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 332m from downtown
Phone +8602987278797
Address: No. 74, North Courtyard, Lianhu District, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
No. 12 of Best Things to Do in Xi'an
Highlights:
Drum Tower stunning light views at night | Downtown
Xi'an street food & night market
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Well, people with disabilities, the elderly, and military personnel can enter the park for free, but they need a certificate, so I bought this free ticket from Ctrip, which is very convenient. It is both a certificate and a record, and it is also a sense of trust in the government. The night view of the Bell and Drum Tower is very beautiful, and many people take travel photos here. The Muslim Street next to it is also very lively and a fun place.
A must-see place in Xi'an. Get up close with history. There are exhibitions inside the Drum Tower. Behind it is the Muslim Street, where you can eat and drink after your visit.
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Daming Palace National Heritage Park
4.1
/5
8450 reviews
7.9
From INR 745.81
Based on 103 reviews
Daming Palace/Xi'an Railway Station | 4 km from downtown
Phone +864000096635
Address: Taihua South Road, Weiyang District, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No. 3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Xi'an
Saved by 585 users4763 positive reviews
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The winds and rains of the past and the dust of the future, whose merits and demerits will be passed down to future generations. Daming Palace, the pinnacle of ancient Chinese palace architecture, although only rammed earth rubble remains today, it is a must-see for those who study the history of Chinese architecture. Perhaps the ruins park looks like an ordinary country park and cannot compare to those amusement parks, but standing here, you can still hear the echoes of the distant prosperous Tang Dynasty in your heart.
There weren't many tourists, and the two museums were excellent, highly recommended. The ruins park only has some rammed earth platforms left, so it's worth a quick tour. If you're going to visit the ruins park, you absolutely have to buy a tour bus; it's so large you'll either tire yourself out or get sunburned. I recommend standing on the Hanyuan Temple ruins to experience the world's center, roughly 1,300 to 1,000 years ago, right under your feet. It feels like a dialogue between time and space!
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Xi'an Muslim Quarter
4.3
/5
12971 reviews
7.4
Based on 4,147 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 331m from downtown
Address: West side of Zhonggulou Square, Lianhu District, Xi'an (at the entrance of Beiyuanmen)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 16 of Best Things to Do in Xi'an
Highlights:
Paradise for food lovers | Xi’an delicacies
Time-honored restaurants | Islamic style architecture
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Xi'an's Muslim Street, a historic and distinctive commercial street located in Xi'an's Lianhu District, is a treasure of Islamic culture in Shaanxi Province. 🕌Since the Tang Dynasty, this area has exuded a rich Muslim atmosphere, boasting a wide array of mosques, Muslim restaurants🍽️, and local snacks🍜, creating a sense of being transported to a foreign land.
🎭In addition to dining and shopping, Muslim Street also features spectacular folk performances, such as traditional Shaanxi dance💃 and drum music🥁, which will leave you wanting to linger. Authentic delicacies like roujiamo (Chinese steamed buns with Chinese meat filling), liangpi (cold noodles with cold noodles), sour soup dumplings🥟, and mutton soup steamed buns are truly unforgettable.
🎁In addition, Muslim Street offers a unique selection of souvenirs, including traditional clothing👗, calligraphy🖋️, and small artworks🎨. Don't miss the unique charm of Muslim Street when visiting Xi'an!
Why choose August to visit Muslim Street? Honestly, even though it's a bit hot, Muslim Street in August has a unique charm. During the day, there are surprisingly few people. Can you imagine being able to take photos leisurely in the usually packed Muslim Street? Arrive before 8 AM and it feels like you've got the whole place to yourself! The night market is the real climax. Starting at 5 PM, the whole street comes alive. The aroma of barbecue, the hawking, the sounds of fun... this is what Muslim Street should be like! Plus, many restaurants offer special deals in August. The last time I went, the money I saved was enough for several more meals.
Same as the one in "A Bite of China"! This restaurant uses a century-old broth. I still remember the aroma. Don't rush to order when you enter. See that big pot of broth? The owner will give you two small steamed buns. Remember—they must be broken into soybean-sized pieces! This is the rule, and it's the essence. The process of breaking the buns is like a spiritual practice. You sit there, As I broke the steamed bun into smaller pieces, the surrounding noise gradually faded away. Suddenly, I understood why people in Xi'an would queue for half an hour for a bowl of steamed bun. The moment the soup was served, it was truly amazing! The meat was tender and the soup was thick, and every bite was incredibly satisfying. ✅ Remember to add chili and garlic sprouts for the authentic taste ⚠️ Don't be impatient, eat slowly, this bowl of soup is worth savoring
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