Xi'an, China

Xi'an Travel Guide

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Local name: 西安市 Population: 6.5 mil. (2020)Area: 3854.45 mi²Elevation: 1368 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°15'33"N, 108°56'53"E
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Xi'an Top Attractions

Xi'an Attractions - What to See and Explore

Xi'an offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Drum Tower of Xi'an, Great Mosque of Xi'an, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Stele Forest. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • drum tower of xian
  • great mosque of xian
  • giant wild goose pagoda xian
  • stele forest xian
  • shaanxi history museum xian
  • bell tower xian
  • small wild goose pagoda xian
  • lianhu district xian
  • banpo museum xian
  • fortifications of xian
  • shaanxi provincial institute of archaeology xian
  • guangren temple xian
  • daming palace xian
  • silk roads the routes network of changan tianshan corridor xian
  • tang paradise xian
  • weiyang palace xian
  • st francis cathedral xian
  • jianfu temple xian
  • eight immortals temple xian
Day trips

Xi'an – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Xi'an, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Terracotta Army, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Qianling Mausoleum.

  • terracotta army21 milesNE
  • mausoleum of the first qin emperor19 milesNE
  • qianling mausoleum47 milesNW
  • han yang ling13 milesN
  • xingjiao temple13 milesSE

Best Time To Visit Xi'an

Learn when is the best time to travel to Xi'an weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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April is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February and December. Most of it rains in July and September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Xi'an?

What is the best time to visit Xi'an?

April is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and June. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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