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A Xi’an Breakfast Walk: Soup, Buns and a Quiet Old-City Morning
A practical Xi'an guide for food travellers who prefer everyday places to viral queues, with a connected route, realistic pacing and common mistakes to avoid.
Xi’an Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda: A Culture-First Day
A practical Xi'an guide for museum visitors and travellers interested in Tang history, with a connected route, realistic pacing and common mistakes to avoid.
How many days are enough in Xi'an? Choose according to your needs and budget.
How many days should I stay in Xi'an, how should I plan my trip, where should I stay, and how much should I spend? This Q&A guide is organized into three main categories: number of days, target audien
Should I go to Xi'an during peak season or off-season? Let me explain.
How to choose between peak and off-peak seasons in Xi'an? Is there a big difference between weekends and weekdays? Should you join a tour group or travel independently? This Q&A article lays out commo
How can I schedule a day at Xi'an's cultural and artistic venues without feeling rushed or empty? I went through the schedule based on lighting and opening hours.
When planning a day trip to Xi'an's cultural and artistic scene, the biggest fear isn't having nowhere to go, but rather having the wrong time. This article explains the best times to visit the Stele
Should I stay near the Bell Tower or the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an? I'll break down the costs for both.
How to choose accommodation in Xi'an? This article uses six comparisons to clearly explain the differences between hotels and guesthouses, the Bell Tower commercial area and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda,
Will I regret staying at the foot of Xi'an City Wall? I kept track of my stay for 24 hours.
Is staying near the Xi'an City Wall really worth it? This article chronicles my 24-hour stay in the Xiaonanmen-Hanguangmen area, from afternoon arrival and evening strolls to the morning market, provi
What can you take with you from Xi'an using only one bag?
How to choose souvenirs in Xi'an without making a mistake? A writer who has been documenting Xi'an for many years provides guidance on three categories: luggage space, whether it's for gifting or keep
Why is there such a big price difference for the same souvenirs from Xi'an? We've compared six items from scenic spots and local supermarkets to show you.
The price and quality of Xi'an souvenirs vary significantly between tourist attractions and local supermarkets, as well as between established brands and trendy new brands. This article uses six compa
What are some good souvenirs to buy in Xi'an that won't disappoint?
How to choose souvenirs for Xi'an without making a mistake? This article uses a question-and-answer format to explain what to buy, how to combine, and why when giving gifts to leaders, elders, colleag
How do you choose the best food in Xi'an? I asked three different types of people.
How to choose Xi'an's signature dishes without wasting a single meal? This article categorizes meals into single-meal, single-day, and single-day trips, and further categorizes them by whether you're
How different are Xi'an food guides and local eating habits?
How different are Xi'an food guides from how locals actually eat? This article compares online recommendations for dishes like mutton soup with bread, roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), liangpi (cold skin