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Where to stay in Xi'an
Our guide's area notes. Book directly; we take no commission.
| Area | Why we would stay there |
|---|---|
| Inside the city wall, near the Bell Tower | Walk to the Muslim Quarter and the wall; metro to the museum. |
| South Gate area | Quieter, good for the wall at sunset and the Shuyuanmen lanes. |
| Qujiang / Big Wild Goose Pagoda | Newer hotels, park and lakes, Tang-themed evenings. |
What to eat in Xi'an
- Roujiamo, biangbiang noodles and lamb paomo
- Muslim Quarter skewers and persimmon cakes
- Liangpi cold noodles
What the days are for
- Terracotta Army
- City wall cycling
- Tang-dynasty history
Tours
Days we run from these hotels
Xi'an hotel questions
Which area is best for a first visit to Xi'an?
Inside the city wall, near the Bell Tower: Walk to the Muslim Quarter and the wall; metro to the museum.
Is it worth staying somewhere quieter in Xi'an?
South Gate area is the usual answer: Quieter, good for the wall at sunset and the Shuyuanmen lanes.
Will the guide collect me from any hotel in Xi'an?
Yes. Every tour starts at your lobby; Hao will suggest an earlier start if your hotel is far from the first stop.
Want a specific hotel name?
Ask Hao; we will name the two or three we would book ourselves at your budget, and you book direct.