Xi'an Bell Tower

First of all, do not go during holidays at all costs. Perhaps because it was the first time in three years that restrictions were lifted, Shen and I chose to go on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year when everyone else had returned to work. Still, there were super many people, and every tourist spot was crowded. Travel suggestions: day1: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu to Xi'an North, and try to choose one that arrives earlier (before 15:00). After getting off the train, take either Line 4 or Line 2. I recommend staying near Hepingmen subway station (40 minutes direct from Xi'an North Station on Line 4). It's advised to book the hotel two days in advance, plan your schedule well, and book several days at once (recommend Vienna and Hanting hotels). If you're not tired, you can walk around the Xi'an City Wall at night, and then take photos at the Bell Tower and Drum Tower below (don't spend money to go up). day2: Get up early in the morning and queue up for breakfast at Xiaonanmen, check in with beef pancakes, vegetable buns, and fried dough twists with soy milk (personally, I'm more accustomed to soy milk with fried dough sticks). In the morning, you can visit the Shaanxi History Museum, and in the afternoon, go to the Tang Paradise or The Longest Day in Chang'an (all three attractions require a reservation three days in advance). In the evening, you can stroll around the Tang Paradise that never sleeps. For those who love beauty, you can try dressing up in ancient costumes. We thought about it for a long time but didn't decide. If there's a chance to go to Fenghuang Ancient Town, be sure to try the ethnic costumes. day3: We chose to join a tour to Mount Hua. If you want to have a panoramic view of the mountains, it's recommended to take the cable car up from the west and down from the north. If you're physically fit, you can hike up from the north and then take the cable car down from the west. Be sure to pick a non-holiday or a regular day to go, otherwise, it's too crowded and dangerous, and most importantly, you won't get to experience the plank walk in the sky. We went during the Spring Festival and didn't manage to queue up, and I guess we won't have the courage to climb Mount Hua again, a bit of regret. day4: Similarly, we joined a tour to the Terracotta Army. Actually, it's not much different from what you see on TV. If you want to truly experience the ancient people's masterpiece, it's still worth a visit, as it varies from person to person. However, the Daqin Theatre is worth a visit (provided it's not too crowded). Alright, pack up and head home.

There is no off-season for tourism in Xi'an, it's always bustling with people. Local Xi'an residents share with everyone a no-nonsense food and drink guide. Get ready with a 512G stomach and the pace of a special forces soldier. Start your snack tour now~ Snack tour check-in: Xi'an Bell Tower: The rooftop of Kaiyuan Shopping Mall is the perfect viewing platform! Feel the beauty of Xi'an under the sunset and evening breeze, it's a unique memory. Muslim Street: Experience the Muslim atmosphere in the Muslim gathering area. Yongning Gate: Witness the prosperity of Chang'an, the beauty of the ancient city wall. Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Datang Everbright City, Datang Furong Garden, Chang'an Twelve Hours, are all on the same route. You can snack around the whole way. If you get tired in the middle, go to Xiaozhai for authentic Shaanxi cuisine. This local and foreigner-favorite Shaanxi cuisine 'ceiling' restaurant. Always topping the must-eat and taste & service charts. The new store's opening, with its fresh and clean environment, is also a pleasant surprise. ✓ Gourd Chicken Shaanxi cuisine signature, a whole chicken first boiled then steamed and finally fried. The skin is crispy and fragrant, the chicken meat is tender, leaving an endless aftertaste. ✓ Spicy Oil Splash Fish The aroma of spicy oil splash is irresistible. The fish is fragrant and tender, and the base vegetables are also my love. ✓ Qin Emperor's Ribs Freshly marinated and fried, not overnight, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, full of meaty flavor. ✓ Princess Smile, Brush Crisp These two are all about the sense of ceremony, as exquisite as works of art. ✓ Roujiamo If you haven't had Roujiamo, you haven't really been to Xi'an. A small one, with Terracotta Warriors as guards, a must-order. The 15th store celebration also has a powerful group purchase package, just go for it!

🚩Itinerary DAY①: City Wall—Bell Tower—Muslim Quarter DAY②: Terracotta Warriors—Huaqing Palace—The Song of Everlasting Sorrow DAY③: Shaanxi History Museum—Big Wild Goose Pagoda—Tang Paradise — 🔥Attraction Features ⭐City Wall: Experience the grandeur of the ancient capital. Walking along the ancient city wall, it's as if you can hear the echoes of history ⭐Bell Tower: The simple elegance of the Bell Tower makes one ponder the millennia of vicissitudes of this city ⭐Muslim Quarter: Snacks so numerous they'll dazzle you, including mutton stew, cold noodles, and roujiamo... ⭐Terracotta Warriors: Rows of lifelike terracotta figures, a testament to the wisdom and skill of ancient artisans ⭐Huaqing Palace: Stroll through the gardens, with the sound of spring water trickling by, recalling the tranquility of ancient gardens ⭐The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: Experience the love and hate between Yang Guifei and Emperor Tang Ming ⭐Shaanxi History Museum: A collection of national treasures that dazzle the eyes ⭐Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Climb the pagoda for a panoramic view of the ancient capital ⭐Tang Paradise: Bright lanterns, bustling night market, delicious food, performances, and small commodities make you linger and forget to return — ⚠️Travel Tips 1⃣️For accommodation, you can choose near the Bell Tower or Big Wild Goose Pagoda. There are many attractions nearby and convenient transportation 2⃣️Xi'an Food Streets: Muslim Quarter, Sajinqiao, Yongxingfang, etc.

Friends~ When visiting Xi'an, a City walk near the Bell Tower is a must, and I've organized a route that doesn't require backtracking, making travel easy and enjoyable! 📍Start from Exit 3 of the Bell Tower Station subway passage and walk about 600 meters straight to find the spicy Doula red Xi'an wall 📍Continue forward for another 100 meters and turn left to find the Erhui Lane Chang'an wall 📍After checking in, walk straight for less than 100 meters to find the Starbucks coffee shop, which features the Starbucks Xi'an wall inside 📍After checking in, there is a street next to it that is great for street photography. Walk straight, turn left, and you can get back to the road, then continue straight for about 200 meters, go through the underpass to Shuyuanmen 📍After visiting Shuyuanmen, don't backtrack, just walk south from Anju Lane 📍You can walk directly to the city wall, which is a great spot for photos! After taking great shots, return the way you came, and remember not to go through the underpass 📍Walk straight for about 300 meters on the sidewalk next to the underpass entrance to check in at the Chongqing Chang'an wall 📍After taking photos here, you can go to the Bell Tower and the Muslim Street! The order depends on your own time schedule. If the lights of the Bell Tower are not yet on, you can go to the Muslim Street to eat first; if the lights are on, take a photo with the Bell Tower first and then head to the Muslim Street, either way is fine. 📍Besides taking photos below the Bell Tower, you can also go to the fifth floor of the Kaiyuan Shopping Mall to the observation deck, where you can see a panoramic view of the Bell Tower! 🌷Warm Tips: It is recommended to come here for photos and check-ins around 4 pm, as the lighting is good for photography, and after the tour, you'll catch the Bell Tower lighting up, making a perfect one-way route without backtracking~

The historic Bell Tower from early Ming dynasty. I love how the city built its roads and new buildings around the Bell Tower. A perfect example of preserving history while developing the city.

You should always visit the Bell and Drum Tower in Xi'an at least once. Experience the prosperity of the ancient city⛩️ The ancient and modern elements here complement each other beautifully🎇 The Bell and Drum Tower is so beautiful when the lights are first lit up. I accidentally took a lifetime photo! Sharing the best photo spots with everyone～ / 1️⃣ On the second floor of Kaiyuan Shopping Mall, turn left to the red corridor. It's right where the escalator goes up. You can capture the entire Bell and Drum Tower. There was also a 🇨🇳 flag next to it, which really matched perfectly～ Remember to use the flash📸️ 2️⃣ The observation terrace on the 5th floor of Kaiyuan Shopping Mall The high position allows you to overlook the entire Bell Tower. The scenery is great, but it's a bit difficult to take pictures of people～ · Try to zoom in for the shot Or blur out the people for a more atmospheric feel～

✨Day1✨ 📍🌅Morning: Arrive in Xi'an, check into a hotel near the Bell Tower, rest a bit, then visit the Bell Tower to enjoy the inner city's beautiful scenery😉 📍🍲Noon: Taste various delicacies on Muslim Street, such as Yangrou Paomo (mutton soup with bread) and Liangpi (cold skin noodles)🥘 📍🏛️Afternoon: Head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to learn about Xuanzang's journey to the West for scriptures📖 📍🎆Evening: Watch the musical fountain at the north square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, then visit the Tang Paradise for performances and lantern festivals🎊 ✨Day2✨ 📍🏺Morning: Visit the Terracotta Army to feel the shock of history🤩 📍🌇Afternoon: Go to 'Chang'an Twelve Hours' to experience the prosperity of ancient Chang'an🎎 📍🌙Evening: Take a walk on the city wall near Yongning Gate🚶‍♂️ ✨Day3✨ 📍🏛️Morning: Go to the Xi'an Museum to appreciate cultural relics🎨 📍🍹Noon: Eat delicious food at Yongxingfang, such as Shattered Bowl Wine🍶 📍🌸Afternoon: Visit the Tang Paradise to enjoy the beauty of the royal garden🌸 📍🍴Evening: Free time or dine nearby🍴 ✨Day4✨ 📍🎪Morning: Choose to visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda or other attractions based on interest🎪 📍🍽️Noon: Enjoy lunch in the downtown area🥢 📍💼Afternoon: Pack up and get ready to return home🎒 🌟Attraction Introduction🌟 1️⃣🏛️Terracotta Army Museum: Grand scale, witness to history📜 2️⃣🗼Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Iconic building, beautiful night view🌙 3️⃣🏰Xi'an City Wall: Bike or walk to feel the charm of the ancient city🚲 4️⃣⏰Bell Tower and Drum Tower: Landmark buildings, exciting bell and drum performances🕰️ 5️⃣🌺Huaqing Pool: Hot spring scenery, relaxing for body and mind🛀 6️⃣📚Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang: Learn historical stories📚 🌟Accommodation Recommendations🌟 💒⏰Near the Bell and Drum Towers: Close to attractions, convenient transportation🚗 💒💎Near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Has shopping malls and food streets🛍️ 💒🌿Near Yongning Gate: Nice environment, close to the City Wall and Muslim Street🌳 🌟Transportation Guide🌟 ✈️Airport: Xi'an Xianyang Airport, subway available to downtown🚝 🚄Train/High-speed Rail Station: Xi'an North Station, Xi'an Station, Xi'an South Station, choose according to actual situation🚉 🚇Subway: Most attractions can be reached directly by subway🚊 🚕Taxi: Regular vehicles for convenient travel🚗 🌟Food Recommendations🌟 🍜Yangrou Paomo: Traditional delicacy, delicious taste😋 🍝Liangpi: Smooth and tasty, appetizing with a sour and spicy flavor🥒 🥩Roujiamo: Crispy outside, tender inside, the braised meat is very fragrant🥙 🍜Qishan Saozi Noodles: Fragrant minced meat, chewy noodles🍜 🍜Youpo Noodles: Hot oil poured over, aromatic and appetizing🍲 🌟Notice🌟 ❗Book in advance, plan your itinerary reasonably🎈 ❗Pay attention to the weather, dress appropriately👔 ❗Follow the rules of the scenic area, take care of cultural relics🗿 ❗Pay attention to food hygiene, avoid unclean food🥗

🌟Highlights: The ancient capital of a thousand years, often come to Chang'an. I feel that Xi'an's cultural tourism promotion does not need to be shouted out. Just for this deep cultural heritage, it is enough to attract tourists. When traveling to Xi'an, the Bell Tower is the first choice for every tourist, of course, I am no exception. 🚉Transportation strategy: You can take the subway🚇 directly from the airport, which is convenient and not congested. Transfer from Line 14 to Line 2, and you can get off at the Bell Tower station. Although many attractions in Xi'an require admission tickets, I personally think that the places where you can take good photos are often not in the scenic area, but outside the scenic area. In other words, if you are just for taking photos, you can save the cost of the scenic area ticket. ❤Recommendation: The Bell Tower is located in the center of Xi'an and is a roundabout terrain, so you don't need to climb the tower, you need to be in a high place around it to take a full view of the Bell Tower. The viewing platform of Kaiyuan Mall (you can reach it inside the Li Ning store) is the best shooting point for the Bell Tower. It is said that a long time ago, in the era without clocks and mobile phones, it was necessary to remind everyone of each hour by ringing the bell, and the Bell Tower played this role. This is also the origin of the Bell Tower (not verified, if the statement is wrong, welcome to correct.) With the development of the times, the current Bell Tower has lost its original function, but it is still a landmark building in Xi'an. After turning on the lights at night, it is even more beautiful and magnificent. It's worth checking in twice a day.

✨Explore the ancient city✨ Xi'an, is a treasure of Chinese history, and also a beautiful city that intoxicates people! 😍✨ 🏰Stepping into the city wall, it seems to travel through time and space, strolling in the traces of a thousand years of civilization. The ancient buildings and quaint streets make you feel the thickness and heritage of history.🕰️ 【Snack Exploration Tour】 🍲Can't resist the temptation of Xi'an food? Then come on a snack exploration tour! 🌭 🥟The meat sandwich, which is known as "China's number one snack", spicy crispy meat, mutton soup bun, etc., are all mouth-watering delicacies. While tasting the food, feel the enthusiasm of the locals, which has a unique flavor! 🍜 【Historical and Cultural Tour】 🏛️Xi'an, is a museum of history, and also a cradle of culture. When you come here, don't miss the Terracotta Warriors, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and other world-famous relics. Step by step, explore the mark of Chinese civilization in the long river of history, and you seem to be able to feel the wisdom and brilliance of the ancient times. ✨ 【Fantasy Tour-Huaqing Pool】Huaqing Palace 🌸Do you want to know the peerless elegance of the ancients? Then you must go to Huaqing Pool! 🌺 Walking in the picturesque Huaqing Pool, it seems to have traveled to the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The dense bamboo forest and clear lake water make you feel relaxed and happy. Here, you can also enjoy the ancient costume performance and experience the wonder of time travel! 🎭 【Shopping Paradise·Street Strolling】 🛍️Xi'an not only has historical relics, but also bustling commercial streets. The Bell Tower, Muslim Street and other places are shopping paradises! 🎁 During shopping, don't forget to taste the local special handicrafts, silk and ceramic products. In the street stroll, feel the vitality and charm of the city. 💃 💁‍♀️Come to Xi'an, a city that integrates history and modernity, and feel the collision of old and fashion! Leave your comments, remember to like and collect! ✨

✈️Long Dragon Airlines' Fly As You Wish, Stop No. 3: 📍Shaanxi | Xi'an ⏰Depart on Saturday morning and return on Sunday evening | Perfect for working professionals! Having visited Xi'an numerous times before, I didn't have high expectations. However, after a three-year hiatus: ✔I discovered several fantastic photo spots! ✔Indulging in meat and carbohydrates was the most delightful winter activity! ✔Xi'an is truly ideal for city walks! ✔The Shaanxi History Museum is indeed one of the best in the country! 👇This is a two-day weekend itinerary for Xi'an. 🐎Remember to bookmark it before you set off! 🏨I booked a hotel near the Bell and Drum Tower for convenience in dining and entertainment. ✅Day 1 Arrive at Xianyang Airport in the morning ➡️ Ma Hong's Stir-fry and Bread Soaking Restaurant ➡️ Shaanxi History Museum ➡️ Hu Zi's Lamb in Basin ➡️ Photograph the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda at the Daci'en Temple ➡️ Stroll and photograph at the Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City ➡️ Ma Le's Barbecue for late-night snack ✅Day 2 Breakfast at Lao Wu's Oil Tea and Twisted Dough Strips ➡️ Climb the Xi'an City Wall at Anyuan Gate ➡️ Ai Hua's Belt Noodle Restaurant + Qin Yu's Meat Sandwich ➡️ Stele Forest Museum ➡️ Photograph the Bell Tower from Yongning Gate 1⃣️Shaanxi History Museum 🎫Make sure to book in advance! ⏰Set an alarm for 10 am two days in advance to grab tickets. It's not too difficult during the off-peak season (book a week in advance for holidays) ⚠️Remember to enter according to your scheduled time slot 🎧We found a guide online in advance, but the experience was mediocre due to the crowd and the guide's lack of thoroughness 🔖The museum's official guide or a private small group tour might be better 2⃣️Giant Wild Goose Pagoda 🎫You don't need to enter the pagoda area to take photos 📸️Photograph the pagoda and the Buddha at the Daci'en Temple Ruins Park, preferably in the evening 📸️Photograph the pagoda and Xuanzang at the Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City, preferably in the evening or at night 3⃣️Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City 🎫Free entry ⏰It's a short walk from the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. The place starts to liven up around 6 pm 💃Stroll along the main street. Performances start at 7 pm, including the Weeble Wobble performance at 7:30 pm next to the Coco Bubble Tea shop 4⃣️Xi'an City Wall 🎫¥54 per person, multiple entries allowed within a day 🗺️We entered from the north gate, Anyuan Gate, and then took a bus to Yongning Gate to avoid buying tickets again 🚴‍♀️You can also rent a bike to ride on the city wall 📸️You can photograph the Bell Tower from Yongning Gate and Anyuan Gate. If you're going in the afternoon like us, it's better to shoot from Yongning Gate 5⃣️Stele Forest Museum 🎫¥50 per person during the off-peak season 📍It's near Yongning Gate, so you can visit both places together 🔖If you can't book the Shaanxi History Museum, you must visit the Stele Forest Museum! 🎧We recommend finding a professional guide. Good guides also need to be booked in advance 😋Food Guide 📍Ma Hong's Stir-fry and Bread Soaking Restaurant ★★★★☆ The stir-fry and bread soaking combo is quite filling. One serving is enough for two people 📍Hu Zi's Lamb in Basin ★★★ The lamb in basin is average, but the grilled skewers sandwiched in baked buns are delicious!! 📍Ma Le's Barbecue ★★★★☆ We went there at 10 pm and only lamb skewers and crispy bones were left, but the skewers were top-notch! The eight-treasure porridge was also tasty! Ma Bo's Barbecue is also said to be good 📍Lao Wu's Oil Tea and Twisted Dough Strips ★★★★☆ The small classic combo for ¥6 is a great breakfast! 📍Ai Hua's Belt Noodle Restaurant ★★★★★ The servings are large and delicious! You eat from a face basin! 📍Qin Yu's Meat Sandwich ★★★★★ Located next to Ai Hua's Belt Noodle Restaurant, the meat sandwich is incredibly hearty. We even took two on the plane!

Local tips coming your way! If you're planning a trip to Xi'an, you must read and save this practical guide I've painstakingly put together❤️‍🔥 For your reference✨ 🔥Must-visit attractions 👉🏻Bell Tower, Drum Tower: The Bell Tower is located in the center of Xi'an, a landmark building, and the Drum Tower is next to the Muslim Quarter. Both are close by, a 5-minute walk apart, and there's a joint ticket for climbing both towers for 50 RMB; 🌸Tips: The views from the towers and from the outside each have their own charm. For outdoor photos, go to the observation deck on the 5th floor of Kaiyuan Mall next to the Bell Tower. The photo angle is superb, and it's free❗ 👉🏻Tang Paradise, Big Wild Goose Pagoda: These places are frequently trending online. It's less crowded during the day, but the real scene comes alive at night; It's recommended to go in the afternoon, start with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (no need to go up, outdoor photos are classic). You can check the performance schedule on the Tang Paradise official account, plan ahead to queue for the show you're most interested in, as it really gets crowded to the point of questioning life 👉🏻Xi'an City Wall: Allocate enough time here, it's easy to get up but hard to come down, with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. It's worth renting a bicycle to go around (45 RMB/3 hours). The Yongning Gate is the most classic city gate, and it's the best spot for a photo🌈 👉🏻Terracotta Army: Tickets are 120 RMB per person, located outside the main urban area of Xi'an, quite far, one of the world's eight wonders. Don't set your expectations too high, it's one of those heritage sites where you feel like since you're there, you've got to check it off your list. Hiring a guide can make it more interesting. 🔥Must-try local foods Shaanxi cuisine: You can go to Chang'an Stove under Yongning Gate, classic and authentic, with dishes like gourd chicken, clothes-hanging tripe that are both good-looking and tasty, and elbow rice that's very fragrant. You can also enjoy the city wall view⭐️ Snacks: Roujiamo (meat sandwich), gourd chicken, beef and mutton paomo (locals prefer beef paomo, ✨it's suggested to try paomo, water basin, and small stir-fry, each with its own flavor), gourd head, zeng cake (don't buy mirror cake, it's not tasty! Take my advice!), biangbiang noodles, rice skin, meatball hot and spicy soup, oil tea; The Muslim Quarter is not as bad as rumored, avoid common snacks like grilled squid❌ Recommended is Grandma's sour plum soup, choose half-and-half with fermented glutinous rice sour plum soup, delicious!

Location: Xi'an·Shaanxi city center Business hours: 8:30--21:30 Documents: ID card, student card (half price) Ticket price: 30 yuan/person, Bell and Drum Tower combo ticket 50 yuan/person Historical and cultural background: Xi'an Bell Tower is a municipal building in ancient towns, often located in the city center or in front of the government office, and together with the Drum Tower, it undertakes the task of indicating time. As a landmark building of Xi'an, it is located at the intersection of the four main streets within the ancient city wall of Xi'an·Shaanxi, and is the largest, oldest, and best-preserved bell tower in China. Geographical landmark features: This is a landmark building in Xi'an. The Bell Tower is brightly lit at night. You can buy a ticket, climb the Bell Tower and overlook the entire ancient city. The beautiful scenery is unobstructed! Food recommendation: There are many food streets near the Bell Tower, where you can taste authentic Shaanxi snacks, such as Roujiamo, Liangpi, Youpo noodles, etc., the taste is super good! Shopping recommendation: There are many characteristic small shops near the Bell Tower, such as handicraft shops, teahouses, bookstores, etc. You can stroll around, buy and buy, and feel the charm of the ancient city culture! Photo strategy: Don't forget to take photos to commemorate! You can find an angle in front of the Bell Tower and take a photo with the Bell Tower to preserve this beautiful memory. Travel feelings: Visiting the Xi'an Bell Tower is an unforgettable journey. You will feel the glory of the Tang Dynasty and the unique charm of the ancient capital here. Plan your itinerary in advance, delve into history, taste food, buy souvenirs, which will make your trip to Xi'an more memorable. Whether you are a culture lover, a history buff, or a food explorer, the Xi'an Bell Tower will be your ideal choice.