Xi'an travel guide
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You're Going to Love Xi'an
With a population of 6.50 million, Xi'an is the largest city in Shaanxi, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Xi'an deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Xi'an
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wei - W Xi’an (333 Qujiang Chi East Road) and Jingxuan Chinese - The Ritz-Carlton Xi'an (XI'AN No.50, Keji 2nd Road) are great picks.
When to visit Xi'an
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Xi'an in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Xi'an, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Xi'an
Plane
When flying to Xi'an, you’ll arrive at Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), which is located 27 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Xi'an from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 31h 25m.
Train
Located 13 km from the city centre, Xi'an Xi An North Railway Station is the busiest station in Xi'an. Another popular train station is Xi'an Xi An Railway Station, located 4 km from the centre.
Airports near Xi'an
Airlines serving Xi'an
Where to stay in Xi'an
Average rates range from around $70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $173 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Xi'an, with prices from $32 to $326 per night. Beilin is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Xi'an are about 38% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Beilin - In Xi'an’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Xi'an Dajing Castle Hotel, Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown ( Bell & Drum Tower) and Citadines Xingqing Palace XI'an.
Yanta - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton Xi'an High-Tech Zone, The Westin Xi'an and Wyndham Grand Xian South. The average nightly price for a double room in Yanta is $64.
Xincheng - Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square, Hilton Xi'an and Golden Flower Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Xincheng will cost you about $59 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Xi'an
Most booked hotels in Xi'an
Hiring a car in Xi'an
Expect to pay $2.03 per litre in Xi'an (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.36 and $32.48. The most frequently booked car type in Xi'an is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.