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Home/Destinations/Xian/Xi’an in 3 days
3 days · Xian itinerary

Xi’an in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Xi’an covers the warriors, the culture and the mountains. Here is how to spend three perfect days in China’s ancient capital — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Terracotta & wall
  2. 2Day 2: Culture & food
  3. 3Day 3: Mount Hua
  4. 4History & nature

Day 1: warriors & wall

Terracotta Army and the City Wall.

Day 2: culture & food

The pagoda, museum, Muslim Quarter and a show.

Day 3: Mount Hua

A day trip to the spectacular sacred peaks.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Xian — prices per person.

Terracotta Warriors Ticket with Professional English Guide
Xian
Terracotta Warriors Ticket with Professional English Guide
5.0(68)·6 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Xi'an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk
Xian
Xi'an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk
5.0(55)·4 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
One Day Private Trip to Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace
Xian
One Day Private Trip to Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace
5.0(20)·8 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Private Day Tour
Xian
Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Private Day Tour
5.0(31)·8 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Xi'an: Terracotta Army & City Highlights Private Day Tour
Xian
Xi'an: Terracotta Army & City Highlights Private Day Tour
5.0(44)·7–10 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Xi'an Private Foodie Tour by Tuktuk
Xian
Xi'an Private Foodie Tour by Tuktuk
5.0(43)·3 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour of Mount Huashan from Xi'an
Xian
Private Day Tour of Mount Huashan from Xi'an
5.0(12)·8–9 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Xi’an Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda&Pottery
Xian
Xi’an Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda&Pottery
5.0(31)·8 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator

Xi’an in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Xi’an?
Three days is ideal — the Terracotta Army and City Wall on day one, culture and food on day two, and a day trip to the spectacular Mount Hua on day three, covering history, cuisine and nature.
What is the best day trip from Xi’an for 3 days?
Mount Hua is the most spectacular, the Terracotta Army the most iconic, and Famen Temple the most sacred; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Xi’an itinerary?
Spend day one on the Terracotta Army and City Wall, day two on culture and food, and day three on Mount Hua, booking popular tours ahead.

Explore more in Xian

Terracotta ArmyCity WallMuslim Quarter & FoodTang Dynasty ShowsMount Hua