Top 50 Best Things to Do in Xi'an
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Xi'an

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  • Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museumtop_1
    4.7/5
    󰺂10
    69.81
    Xi'an.Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace33.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆The highest point of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor overlooking the Weihe
    󰀆Qin's tomb viewpoint over Wei River
    󱨠Saved by 8254 users󱨠83521 positive reviews
  • Xi'an City Walltop_2
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.9
    31.42
    Xi'an.The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation1.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoUncle's catchy cries selling tanghulu attract tourists at Xi'an City Wall
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Interactive Lantern Festival of Light and Shadow during the Lunar New Year
    Interactive light show festival
    󱨠Saved by 3718 users󱨠42157 positive reviews
  • Song of Everlasting Sorrowtop_3
    4.5/5
    󰺂8.7
    139.04
    Xi'an.Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace27 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSong of Everlasting Sorrow
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty
    󰋄Tang Dynasty love story reenactment
    󱨠Saved by 3152 users󱨠13145 positive reviews
  • Xi'an Bell Tower
    4
    4.5/5
    󰺂8.4
    17.46
    Xi'an.The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation8m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Panoramic view of Xi'an from the top of the Bell Tower
    󱓊Panoramic view of streets & Drum Tower
    󱨠Saved by 2280 users󱨠15417 positive reviews
  • Tang Paradise
    5
    4.3/5
    󰺂8.3
    39.56
    Xi'an.Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall5.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoChang'an Lantern Festival to Open Early on New Year's Day | Jan 2026-Jan 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Boat tour of the royal garden on Furong Lake
    󱓊Boat show: Tang Dynasty Dream
    󱨠Saved by 2269 users󱨠13417 positive reviews
  • Shaanxi History Museum
    6
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.1
    Xi'an.Xiaozhai/Shaanxi History Museum4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱨜A million years of treasures
    Interactive ancient life experience
    󱨠Saved by 2186 users󱨠13943 positive reviews
  • The Longest Day in Chang'an Theme Block
    7
    4.1/5
    󰺂8.1
    39.56
    Xi'an.Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall5.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Longest Day in Chang'an Theme Block Gets a Makeover
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xi'an
    Highlights:
    󱓊Immersive Tang Dynasty street experience
    󱓊Tang Dynasty immersive city life
    󱨠Saved by 1121 users󱨠3522 positive reviews
  • Grand Tang Mall
    8
    4.5/5
    󰺂7.9
    Xi'an.Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall5.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆9 themed sculptures on avenue
    󱓊Iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    󱨠Saved by 2625 users󱨠1454 positive reviews
  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    9
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.9
    Xi'an.Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall4.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 6 of Night Attractions in Xi'an
    Highlights:
    󱨜Asia's largest musical fountain square
    󰋄Spectacular Xi'an views (Top of tower)
    󱨠Saved by 1490 users󱨠4723 positive reviews
  • Daming Palace National Heritage Park
    10
    4.1/5
    󰺂7.9
    34.91
    Xi'an.Daming Palace/Xi'an Railway Station4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xi'an
    Highlights:
    󰋄Cherry blossoms around Taiye Lake
    󱨜Political center & national symbol (Tang Dynasty)
    󱨠Saved by 650 users󱨠4904 positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Xi'an?
These are all Best Things to Do in Xi'an:Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, Xi'an City Wall, Song of Everlasting Sorrow, Xi'an Bell Tower, Tang Paradise
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Xi'an?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Xi'an include:Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum:4.7, Xi'an City Wall:4.6, Song of Everlasting Sorrow:4.5, Xi'an Bell Tower:4.5, Tang Paradise:4.3
At what locations in Xi'an can Best Things to Do in Xi'an be found?
The Best Things to Do in Xi'an are mainly located in:Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum:Xi'an, Xi'an City Wall:Xi'an, Song of Everlasting Sorrow:Xi'an, Xi'an Bell Tower:Xi'an, Tang Paradise:Xi'an
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