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Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Ticket
Historical sites • Xi'an

Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Ticket

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1-Day Tour of Xi'an Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum + Huaqing Palace + Local Characteristic Performances Like 'Eternal Love'
Tours • Xi'an

1-Day Tour of Xi'an Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum + Huaqing Palace + Local Characteristic Performances Like 'Eternal Love'

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Xi'an City Wall
Historical sites • Xi'an

Xi'an City Wall

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US$ 4.05
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Shaanxi History Museum Xi'an Admission Ticket
Museums • Xi'an

Shaanxi History Museum Xi'an Admission Ticket

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1-Day Tour of Mount Huashan departing from Xi'an (West Peak up and North Peak down & West Peak round trip & North Peak round trip)
Tours • From Xi'an

1-Day Tour of Mount Huashan departing from Xi'an (West Peak up and North Peak down & West Peak round trip & North Peak round trip)

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Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Half-Day Tour (with Guide)
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Tours • Xi'an

Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Half-Day Tour (with Guide)

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4.6 / 5
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Xi'an 'Song of Everlasting Sorrow' Ticket
Events & shows • Xi'an

Xi'an 'Song of Everlasting Sorrow' Ticket

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Xi'an - THE GREAT QIN Ticket
Attraction passes • Xi'an

Xi'an - THE GREAT QIN Ticket

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US$ 56.05
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Xi'an Terracotta Warriors & Huaqing Palace Full-Day Tour
Tours • Xi'an

Xi'an Terracotta Warriors & Huaqing Palace Full-Day Tour

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Xi'an One-Day Private Customized Tour: Terracotta Army + 2 City Attractions
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Tours • Xi'an

Xi'an One-Day Private Customized Tour: Terracotta Army + 2 City Attractions

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US$ 44.35
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Xi'an Daming Palace Banquet
Tours • Xi'an

Xi'an Daming Palace Banquet

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5.0 / 5
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US$ 25.65
Xi'an Terracotta Army Half-Day Small Group Tour
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Tours • Xi'an

Xi'an Terracotta Army Half-Day Small Group Tour

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Xi'an Attractions Private Car Charter (Chinese/English Service)
Car charters • Xi'an

Xi'an Attractions Private Car Charter (Chinese/English Service)

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(20) • 100+ booked
US$ 80.19
Mainland China Bus & Metro Card
Rail passes • From Shanghai

Mainland China Bus & Metro Card

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US$ 4.55
Xi'an Popular Attractions Private Charter
Car charters • Xi'an

Xi'an Popular Attractions Private Charter

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US$ 79.35
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Xi'an High-Speed Railway Station Private Transfer
Car charters • Xi'an

Xi'an High-Speed Railway Station Private Transfer

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US$ 22.49
Guangzhou to Shenzhen China High Speed Rail
Train tickets • From Chengdu, Xi'an, Chongqing

Guangzhou to Shenzhen China High Speed Rail

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US$ 34.05
Beijing to Xian China High Speed Rail
Rail passes • From Beijing

Beijing to Xian China High Speed Rail

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US$ 272.15
Private Charter to Huaqing Hot Spring & Terracotta Warriors
Car charters • Xi'an

Private Charter to Huaqing Hot Spring & Terracotta Warriors

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US$ 127.95
Guangzhou to Shanghai China High Speed Rail
Train tickets • From Xi'an, Luoyang, Linfen Shi

Guangzhou to Shanghai China High Speed Rail

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US$ 9.69
Xi'an City to Qinling Giant Panda Research Center (Meet Qi Zai, the Brown Panda) Round Trip Private Car Day Tour
Car charters • Xi'an

Xi'an City to Qinling Giant Panda Research Center (Meet Qi Zai, the Brown Panda) Round Trip Private Car Day Tour

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US$ 160.59
Xi'an City to Lantian Water Land Temple (Black Myth: Wukong Filming Location) Round-Trip Private Car Day Tour
Car charters • Xi'an

Xi'an City to Lantian Water Land Temple (Black Myth: Wukong Filming Location) Round-Trip Private Car Day Tour

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UrCove by Hyatt Xi'an Bell Tower Huimin Street
Hotels • Xi'an

UrCove by Hyatt Xi'an Bell Tower Huimin Street

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Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower
Hotels • Xi'an

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower

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Gran Melia Xian
Hotels • Xi'an

Gran Melia Xian

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Hilton Garden Inn Xi'An Bell Tower
Hotels • Xi'an

Hilton Garden Inn Xi'An Bell Tower

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Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Hotels • Xi'an

Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel

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Holiday Inn Express Xi'An Bell Tower by IHG
Hotels • Xi'an

Holiday Inn Express Xi'An Bell Tower by IHG

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Angsana Xi'an Lintong
Hotels • Xi'an

Angsana Xi'an Lintong

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HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts Xi'an Tanghua, an IHG hotel
Hotels • Xi'an

HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts Xi'an Tanghua, an IHG hotel

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W XIAN
Hotels • Xi'an

W XIAN

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Hilton Xian
Hotels • Xi'an

Hilton Xian

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Xi'an Bell Tower South Gate Manxin Hotel
Hotels • Xi'an

Xi'an Bell Tower South Gate Manxin Hotel

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Canopy by Hilton Xi'an Qujiang
Hotels • Xi'an

Canopy by Hilton Xi'an Qujiang

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Reviews of Xi'an activities

GloryJoy ****
2026-11-01 13:17:06
Fantastic 5.0
We have an amazing private tour group of four. Our tour guide was exemplary as our experiences in this tour. We’ve been in so many countries and this surpassed all our expectations. Our english tour guide sir Kenneth explain very well almost everything about the history of Terracota. and Hua Qing Palace yes great. We love the place. We all say this was Amazing😍😍😍 We would like to go back here in this place Xian. It’s reach in culture and fantastic experiences. The driver yes he is also very good. He assisted us in going to Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple and Ancient City Wall. Thank so much guys especially to our virtual manager in this tour. It’s worth it. Salute to all of you🎉👏🏻
Klook User
2026-11-06 00:46:38
Fantastic 5.0
We really enjoyed our Terracotta Warriors tour with Klook! Our guide, Luna, gave detailed and engaging explanations that helped us understand the history and appreciate what we were seeing. She was kind, friendly, and genuinely attentive throughout the tour. Thank you, Luna, for making our visit such a memorable experience. We highly recommend this tour 😊
Jason ****
2026-11-01 08:25:32
Fantastic 5.0
We had a wonderful day trip to Mount Hua from Xi’an. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking and definitely one of the highlights of our trip! Special thanks to our guide, 上官导游 Ginny, who was very friendly, patient and helpful throughout the entire journey. She explained the arrangements and different Mount Hua routes clearly, helped us with the tickets and transfers, and made sure everyone knew where to go and what time to meet. Everything was well organised, which made visiting Mount Hua much easier and less stressful, especially with the different shuttle buses and cable cars involved. Ginny was attentive throughout the trip and always made sure everyone was accounted for and comfortable. We chose the West Peak cable car up and down (西上西下) route and had enough time to enjoy the beautiful scenery at our own pace. Mount Hua itself is spectacular and definitely worth visiting when you are in Xi’an. Overall, it was a smooth and memorable experience!
Utente Klook
2026-07-16 08:06:28
Fantastic 5.0
It was really an interesting tour, and I learned a lot thanks to our guide Star, who explained everything very well and was also very funny and kind! I highly recommend this tour if you want to visit the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace
Okw ****
2026-09-28 21:31:18
Fantastic 5.0
This tour is the best tour for tourist, who comes to Xi'an first time! Went around famous sightseeing spots very efficiently in one day. Our tour guide was Carol, and she has a lot of knowledge about Xi'an and hospitality. Though i joined this tour in holiday season in China, time managementwas good and there was no delay in itinerary.
Xinghui ***
2026-06-05 13:41:50
Fantastic 5.0
The tour communicated with us 2days before. The driver and guide are very punctual. Our guide 陈芳is very details and engaging. As we have kids travelling with us, she is so patient and give us quiz to keep my children entertain. The car given is so spacious and comfortable. I would recommend this tour if you only have limited day in Xi'an.
클룩 고객
2026-05-29 13:50:05
Fantastic 5.0
It was a truly enjoyable experience. Tickets are usually very difficult to get, but I was able to purchase them easily and affordably, and the guide was incredibly kind. Any minor communication difficulties were easily resolved with Papago. If you come to Xi'an, I believe the Shaanxi History Museum is a must-visit, provided you can secure a reservation. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Benny ***
2026-05-26 00:57:50
Fantastic 5.0
Another long ride(4hour one way) from Xian. Weather not favorable the first half, the rest of the day was cooling. The view of the murky water that flowing down from the plain down to the yellow river has the wow factor. Driver is patient and alert throughout the trip; tour guide He dao is knowledgeable and helpful. On the return journey we visited the first emperor historic site, good for peoples who like history and culture.
Klook User
2026-09-29 12:49:10
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide, David, was AMAZING! So kind and patient, he was incredibly knowledgeable and really brought the exhibit to life. He made sure we were able to squeeze through the crowds and have a great view, and struck a perfect balance between explaining the exhibition, taking pictures and giving us time to absorb what was in front of us. My driver (who’s name I sadly didn’t catch) was also lovely and we were able to chat away using the translation app on his phone, he pulled over to show me the burial mound on the way back and even dropped me off at a biang biang noodle place he recommended! Both driver and tour guide were fantastic and I could not have had a better experience. I would book this again in a heartbeat. thank you so much!

Xi'an at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Xi'an?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
150
Avg 100Avg
50
0
120
Jan
84
Feb
75
Mar
124
Apr
120
May
96
Jun
87
Jul
Quietest 49
Aug
82
Sep
99
Oct
133
Nov
Busiest 134
Dec

December is the busiest month for Xi'an, with bookings about 34% above a typical month, while August is the quietest, roughly 51% quieter — book early for December and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Xi'an cheapest?

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Cheapest $27 Priciest $47
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities in July are typically around USD 27, roughly 43% below April’s typical price of USD 47; July’s cheaper bookings also fall in the quieter season, so you may find lower prices and fewer crowds then. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

5 daysLast-minute
13 daysTypical
30 daysEarly

Most travellers typically book about 13 days ahead, with last-minute bookings around 5 days and early planners around 30 days — during December’s peak, consider booking earlier than the typical window to secure spots. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Xi'an

Local weather

℉℃
  • DEC - FEB
    8°-4°

  • MAR - MAY
    26°3°

  • JUN - AUG
    31°19°

  • SEP - NOV
    25°3°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 6.67CNY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Spring; great for hiking

    Autumn, pleasant weather

    Xian Art Festival of Ancient Culture

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Xi'an

Xi'an at a glance for visitors

Xi'an draws bookings mainly for Tours, Historical sites and Attraction passes, with Events & shows and Cultural experiences also popular. The city's demand rhythm on Klook peaks in December and is quietest in August, shaping when attractions are busiest across the year. Klook booking data shows tours tend to be a steady draw year-round while historical sites spike around busier months. Choose whether you want bustling festival atmosphere or calmer sightseeing — decide between peak-season atmosphere or quieter visits — according to Klook booking data.

Best months to visit Xi'an

December is the busiest month on Klook, while August is the quietest; that contrast matters because prices and demand do not always move together. Median prices rise through spring and peak in April, then remain higher into early summer before easing: the monthly median on Klook reached USD 47 in April and fell to around USD 27 in July. For lower prices and smaller crowds, opt for July or August; for peak-season atmosphere choose December or November, per Klook booking data.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Busier than usual USD 39
February Quieter than usual USD 41
March Quieter than usual USD 43
April Busier than usual USD 47
May Busier than usual USD 46
June About average USD 45
July About average USD 27
August Very quiet USD 31
September Quieter than usual USD 37
October About average USD 31
November Busier than usual USD 33
December Busier than usual USD 41

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Where to stay in Xi'an

Klook booking data shows district nightly rates range widely: Lianhu is the most affordable with a typical nightly rate around USD 42, while Lintong sits at the priciest end with a typical nightly rate around USD 319, a gap of roughly 87%. Lower-cost districts tend to suit travellers prioritising budget and basic conveniences, whereas pricier districts suit those seeking a more upscale stay and amenities. Use this range on Klook to match your accommodation choice to the experience you want and budget you have.

Tips for travellers planning ahead

Most travellers on Klook book about 13 days ahead, and the earliest planners book roughly 30 days out, so treat Xi'an as a short-term planning trip rather than last-minute only. Because peak months such as December and April are busier, lock in popular tours earlier in those periods. Klook booking data shows many options remain available with some flexibility, but booking a couple of weeks ahead gives more choice. Use Klook to compare typical prices and secure experiences once your dates are set.

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