Echoes of Empire

📍 Itinerary Overview ( for 3 days trip ) Day 1 ~ 兵马俑 Terracotta Army ( gotta book ticket in advance ) 🎟️💰 ~ 商场 Shopping Mall ( optional ) ~ 大唐不夜城 Tang Dynasty Everbright City ( Free- should enter in the evening cos it looks gorgeous in the evening and at night ) Day 2 ~ 西安博物院 Xi’an Museum ( book ticket in advance ) 🎟️💰 ~ 小雁塔 Small Goose Pagoda ( free entry - just at the back of Xi’an museum ) ~ 大雁塔 Big Goose Pagoda ( book ticket for entry - another set of ticket if you wanna set foot into the Pagoda and walk up the stairs to top ) 🎟️💰💰 ~ 陕西美术博物院 Shaanxi Art Museum ( Free ) 👍 ~ 大唐芙蓉园 Tang Paradise ( book a ticket 3 days early ) Day 3 CityWalk 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 1. Terracotta Army 兵马俑 2. Tang Dynasty Everbright city 大唐不夜城 3. Big and Small Goose Pagoda 大雁塔 小雁塔 4. Muslim Quarter 回民区 🚇 Transportation 1. Subway mostly 2. Rental electric bikes 2. Taxies 📷 Photo Spots 1. Tang Dynasty Everbright city. 2. Big and Small Goose Pagoda 🏠 Accommodation 1.Licheng Hotel Yi (Xi’an Bell and Drum Tower Xiaozhai Datang Everbright City) 💡 Tips 1. Terracotta Army: Go early to avoid crowds; bring a zoom lens. 2. Muslim Quarter: Street food heaven — try roujiamo and biangbiang noodles. 3. Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Catch the fountain show at night. 4. Transport: Use DiDi or the subway; traffic can be thick. Best to rent an electric bike. 5. Cash & Apps: Alipay/WeChat Pay widely accepted — have a card or cash as backup. 6. Weather: Xi’an can be dry and dusty — bring a mask and moisturizer. #travel #china #xian