The best time to tour Xi’an is during the spring and autumn. Xi’an is situated in the center of the Guangzhong Plain along the Yellow River, with Qinling Mountains to the south and the Weihe River in the north. Xi’an lies in the semi-humid monsoon climate of a warm temperate zone. Xi’an enjoys the distinct division of four seasons and a moderate climate. The annual temperature averages 13℃. Due to the dry weather, you’re advised to drink a lot of water and keep your skin moist during your tour.

Air

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, located to the northwest of Xi’an City and on the outskirts of Xianyang City, has many flights to and from all the domestic cities as well as Japan, Thailand and South Korea.

Rail

Xi’an is the railway transportation hub between North China, East China, Mid-South China and Central China, and Southwestern China and Northwestern China. You can travel by train from Xi’an to all the cities across China.

Road

Xi’an is the second largest road transportation hub, only next to Beijing, and has nine state highways radiating towards every part of the country.

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport is 47 kilometers away from the downtown area of Xi’an. Such a distance can be covered within about one hour via the airport expressway. Your taxi trip to the airport costs 100 Yuan. The airport shuttle bus has a fare of 26 Yuan per person. The bus starts irregularly, depending on the actual flight schedule. As an international tourism city, Xi’an is witness to a huge number of domestic and foreign tourists each year. The accommodations are readily accessible because there are various hotels at different levels. You’re advised to stay near the Bell Tower and Drum Tower. Located in the downtown area, the hotels here are within walking distance from several scenic spots and accessible to public traffic. However, the hotel expenses will be higher than in other areas.

Xi’an, called Chang’an in ancient times, has a very long history. In Xi’an, one can still feel the time-honored and profound aspects of Chinese civilization, including culture, customs, virtue, tradition and even dregs. As the old saying goes, “Chang’an has been the imperial capital since the ancient times”. In the tremendous splendor of such dynasties as Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang, Xi’an, which used to be called together with Athens, Cairo and Rome as the four ancient capitals of the world, shows its prominent air as an imperial capital. From the 11th century B.C. to about A.D. 10th century, about 13 dynasties or regimes established their capitals in Xi’an. As a result, Xi’an has accumulated a wealth of historical relics. In 1981, Xi’an was rated by the UNESCO as one of the most Famous Historical Cities of the World.

In Today’s Xi’an, you can see the city wall standing there as in ancient times and the wild goose pagodas towering above the clouds, but also find many skyscrapers, cars and even snack bars, where the diners enjoy various delicacies. Lots of national treasures are secured inside the high-tech display cabinet of Shaanxi History Museum; each deal is imbued with the antique bookish air in the academy of classical learning; the modern bars and coffee houses across Defu Lane clash with history. The ancient capital with a history of over 1000 years has never ceased its steady and firm step forward. It’s hard to summarize and classify Xi’an in simple terms. In Xi’an, the past and the present have never separated from each other. You can’t have your own impressions unless you try to savor it with a peaceful mind.

1. Terra-cotta Warriors: As the burial pit of the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shihuang, the terra-cotta warriors have magnificent scale and high artistic value. They’re acclaimed as the Eighth Wonder of the World. 
2. Xi’an City Wall of Ming Dynasty: As the best-preserved city wall of ancient China, the Xi’an city wall includes a moat, suspension bridge, gate tower, archery tower, corner tower, enemy tower, parapet wall, crenel and a series of military facilities.
3. Big Wild Goose Pagoda · Da Ci’en Temple: As a landmark of Xi’an, it’s an integral destination for the tourists. Standing on the top of pagoda and looking afar against the rail, you can appreciate all the views of this ancient city.
4. Datang Furong Park: Established on the original site of Tang Dynasty Lotus Park, it’s the first all-round display of a Tang Dynasty imperial garden-style large-scale cultural theme park.
5. Huaqing Hot Spring: Also called Huaqing Palace, it’s located at the northern foot of Li Mountain, Litong District of Xi’an. It’s been the sightseeing and bathing resort since ancient times. Due to the love story between Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his favorite concubine Yang, Huaqing Hot Spring, besides its beautiful sceneries, impresses the tourists with its historical legend.