Walking Tour of Xi'an's Cultural and Culinary Delights

This trip is a total win! After staying two nights in the Muslim Quarter, I declare this Chongqing → Xi'an 3 days 2 nights itinerary truly worth it! All-inclusive for about 800 RMB per person for food, accommodation, and transportation. Save it now✨ 🚄 Itinerary Overview Accommodation: Core area of the Muslim Quarter (3-minute walk to the snack street!) What to do: Terracotta Warriors, Shaanxi History Museum, Tang Paradise, Bell and Drum Towers Transportation: High-speed train + subway (Xi'an subway is super convenient) 🌃 DAY 1: Chongqing → Xi'an · Late-night snacks time! - 15:00 Depart from Chongqing West Station/North Station 🚆 💡 Tips: Bring your ID + power bank Arrive at the station 1 hour early for peace of mind! - 16:00 High-speed train G2239/G2851 departs ⏳ 5-hour ride, perfect for catching up on sleep! - 21:00 Xi'an North Station → Bell Tower Station 🚇 Line 2 direct! Use Alipay to get an e-card and scan to enter and exit - 22:00 Check in at a hotel in the Muslim Quarter 🌟 Recommendation: No specific recommendation, the one I stayed at was average with poor soundproofing - 22:30 Time for late-night snacks! Must-try list: 🥟 Jia San Soup Dumplings: thin skin, juicy filling! 🍢 Hongliu Barbecue: 10 RMB/skewer, great value 🍹 Granny Hua’s Sour Plum Drink: perfect to cut the grease! 🌞 DAY 2: Walking like a special forces soldier 7:30 Breakfast rush to Jinqiao! Li Weiyi Meatball Spicy Soup + Cured Beef Sandwich 🍲 A local favorite delicacy! 8:00 Subway Line 2 transfer to Line 1 📍 Get off at Fangzhicheng Station Exit A! Look for the white Bus No. 5 🚌 10:30 Check out the Terracotta Warriors! 🔥 Must-see: Pit 1! Booking with official guide is more cost-effective (5 people for 100 RMB, best value) 13:00 Wei’s Cold Noodles + Lishanyuan Don’t miss the authentic Bronze Chariot and Horse! 17:30 Dinner at Joy City Chang’an Da Pai Dang’s Gourd Chicken is amazing! 🐔 19:00 Big Wild Goose Pagoda Music Fountain Reserve your spot early! The show is super impressive 💦 20:00 Tang Paradise Night Market Interact with the roly-poly girl 💃 (Kaifeng Square show at 19:30) 🌅 DAY 3: Culture and cuisine combined 7:30 Check out and store luggage Old Li’s Mingming Meatball Spicy Soup is a must! 8:30 Shaanxi History Museum plan Book tickets 3 days in advance! Tickets released at 10:00/11:00/18:00/19:00 💎 Must-see: Gold-inlaid beast head agate cup 12:30 Zhang’s Meat Sandwich on Ziwu Road Certified authentic Sanqin set meal! 🥙 13:30 Choose one route A. Bike ride on Yongning Gate City Wall 🚴‍♂️ B. Deep food exploration in the Muslim Quarter! 15:30 Head back to Chongqing~ G2232/G2856 are both good options 💣 Pitfall Avoidance Guide 🔸 No tickets for Shaanxi History Museum? Switch to Xi'an Museum 🔸 Look for the white Bus No. 5! 🔸 Be cautious eating on the main street of the Muslim Quarter (Beiyuanmen) 🔸 Allow 1.5 hours for weekend return trips!