Terracotta Army Museum
Plan about 2–3 hours inside plus travel, security and queues; use an authorized transfer/guide or verify public bus details.
Popular and local sights
Xi'an City Wall
Choose a gate and short wall section; cycling the full circuit is not necessary and may be strenuous.
Muslim Quarter & Drum Tower
Food streets and historic lanes; lively in the evening and crowded at peak times.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Historic Buddhist landmark and surrounding plaza; evening fountain schedules vary seasonally.
Shaanxi History Museum
Excellent regional history collection; advance reservations and weekly closure rules may apply.
Getting around
Xi'an Metro Local bus timetable information China Railway tickets
Allow at least a half-day round trip to the Terracotta Army from central Xi'an; cross-city transfers and visitor entry are separate from museum visit time.