Off the beaten path · Xi'an, China
8 Hidden Gems in Xi'an Most Visitors Miss
Xi'an beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.
Picked out of the 38 Xi'an places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.
Xi'an City Wall Light Show
SightFree entryThe Xi'an City Wall Light Show transforms the ancient fortifications of Xi'an into a dazzling canvas of color and light after dark.
Read our full guide →Xi'an Museum
MuseumFree entryXi'an Museum is a comprehensive cultural institution located on Youyi West Road, showcasing the rich history of Xi'an and the surrounding Shaanxi region.
Read our full guide →Muslim market
MarketFree entryThe Muslim Market, also known as Muslim Street, is the bustling heart of Xi'an's Muslim Quarter, a historic neighborhood that has been home to the Hui Muslim community for centuries.
Read our full guide →Xi'an Qujiangchi Site Park
Park & natureFree entryXi'an Qujiangchi Site Park is a large public park built on the site of the Tang Dynasty's imperial Qujiang Pond.
Read our full guide →Tianshuijing Catholic Church
Religious siteFree entryTianshuijing Catholic Church, also known as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, is a historic Roman Catholic church located on Wuxing Street in Xi'an's bustling Muslim Quarter.
Read our full guide →Yongxing Fang
LandmarkFree entryYongxing Fang is a bustling pedestrian street located in the heart of Xi'an, near the historic city wall.
Read our full guide →Xi'an Calligraphy Museum
MuseumThe Xi'an Calligraphy Museum, located on Youyi West Road in the Beilin District, is a treasure trove for lovers of Chinese calligraphy and stone inscriptions.
Read our full guide →Xi'an Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts
MuseumThe Xi'an Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts is a subterranean gallery space occupying the B2 level of the Westin Hotel, just southwest of the iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
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