Five-Day Tour of Xi'an

Preparation before departure: ✔️ Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum, Huaqing Palace, and other attractions require advance reservations ✔️ Prepare comfortable shoes, Xi'an is perfect for city walks! ✔️ Bring traditional-style clothing for amazing photos! ✔️ Download the "Chang'an Tong" app in advance for convenient subway and bus rides 🗺️ Detailed itinerary: Day 1️⃣ Classic Ancient City First Experience 📍 Xi'an Bell Tower (Open 8:30-21:30) Direct access via Metro Line 2, the first landmark to check in! Climb the Bell Tower to overlook the panoramic view of Chang'an city🏙️ 📍 Drum Tower (Open 8:30-21:30) A 5-minute walk away, experience the cultural atmosphere of the ancient "morning bell and evening drum"✨ 📍 Sajinqiao Food Street Must-try recommendations💯: ✔️ Roujiamo with meat, egg, and vegetables (loaded with fillings!) ✔️ Osmanthus cake (soft, glutinous, and sweet) ✔️ Persimmon cake (Xi'an exclusive!) 📍 Andingmen City Tower The ancient city wall is stunning at sunset! Recommended around 5 PM🌇 Day 2️⃣ Historical and Cultural Shock Tour 📍 Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum Must-see: Pit 1 army formation, kneeling archer figurines, bronze chariots Recommended to arrive before 9 AM to avoid peak hours⚠️ 📍 Huaqing Palace The place of the love story between Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei💑 📍 Lishan Mountain Take the cable car up the mountain to overlook the full view of Huaqing Pool🚡 📍 "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance Highly recommended! A spectacular live show🌟 Day 3️⃣ Challenge the Danger of the Five Great Mountains 📍 Mount Hua Choose the west ascent and north descent route for the easiest path! Remember to bring gloves for the thrilling climb🤸 📍 Ming Qin Prince's Mansion City Wall Ruins Beautifully lit at night, a perfect spot for night photography📸 Day 4️⃣ Grand Tang Culture Tour 📍 Shaanxi History Museum (Closed on Mondays) Be sure to book at least half a month in advance! 📍 Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Tang Paradise Night Market An immersive experience traveling back to the Tang Dynasty! Most lively after 7 PM🎇 Day 5️⃣ Slow Life in Local Xi'an 📍 Xiaonanjie Morning Market (6:00-9:00) The favorite breakfast market of locals! Must-try: Spicy pepper soup, beef pancakes, lamb blood soup 📍 Shuyuanmen Street A hotspot for literary youth, full of scholarly atmosphere📚 📍 Xi'an Jiaotong University A century-old prestigious university with a stunning campus, cherry blossom season is breathtaking🌸 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Tang Huayue Hotel (Xi'an Bell Tower Muslim Street Branch) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Address: 2nd Floor, Dongfang Star Shopping Mall, No. 2 Nanxin Street ✨ Advantages: ✔️ Walking distance to Bell Tower and metro station ✔️ Fully smart facilities + gym ✔️ Thoughtful service, proactively helps with luggage ✔️ Moderate price, excellent value for money! 💡 Travel Tips: ✓ Most attractions require ID card scanning for entry ✓ It’s more cost-effective to buy a combined ticket for Xi'an City Wall + Bell and Drum Towers ✓ Food streets use electronic payments only ✓ Do not use flash photography inside museums