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Xi'an

The Terracotta Army, a city wall you can cycle and the start of the Silk Road.

  • History
  • Food
  • Culture
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What Xi'an is like

Xi'an was China's capital for centuries and the start of the Silk Road. It's home to the Terracotta Army, an intact city wall you can cycle along and a lively Muslim Quarter.

Don't miss

  1. 01
    Terracotta ArmyThousands of clay warriors, about an hour away.
  2. 02
    City wallRent a bike and ride the walls.
  3. 03
    Muslim QuarterStreet food and the Great Mosque.
  4. 04
    Big Wild Goose PagodaA Tang dynasty pagoda with fountain shows.

Where to stay

  • Inside the city wallsNear the Bell Tower.
  • QujiangNear the pagoda.

Worth knowing

Xi'an's Ming-dynasty city wall is one of the best-preserved in China, and you can walk or cycle all the way round.

Keep going · the hidden gemMount Huaone of China's sacred mountainsScroll down for the detour
The detour

Mount Hua: one of China's sacred mountains

Mount HuaPhoto: Liuboyoupeter · CC BY-SA 4.0

Granite peaks with steep stairways, cable cars and famous cliffside paths.

WhereAbout 75 miles from the airport (XIY)
Getting thereAbout 2 hours by high-speed train and bus.
Tours and tickets for Mount Hua →

Direct flights to Xi'an from the UK

FromAirlinesMonths with flightsDistanceBook
HeathrowTianjin AirlinesDec to Mar5,123 miFares →

From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.

Weather in Xi'an by month

Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.

MonthDayNightRainy days
January5°-4°–
February9°-1°–
March16°4°–
April22°9°–
May27°14°–
June32°19°–
July33°22°–
August31°20°–
September25°16°–
October19°10°–
November13°3°–
December7°-3°–

Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Xi'an). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.

Before you go

  • Until 31 December 2026 you can visit visa-free for up to 30 days; after that, check whether you need a visa.
  • You must register your address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do this when you check in.
  • Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and have 2 blank pages.

From the Foreign Office's China travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.

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