Xincheng District Travel
Xi'an Xincheng District — the intersection of the ancient city wall and modern metropolis, the glorious memory of Daming Palace ruins, the food paradise of Yongxingfang. 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes historical exploration, cultural experience and food journey.
Xincheng District Two-Day One-Night Cultural Tour
Stroll along the ancient city wall, explore Daming Palace, taste Yongxingfang cuisine, experience the fusion of history and modernity in Xi'an
Morning tour the Xi'an Ancient City Wall, cycling or walking to experience history. Afternoon visit Daming Palace National Heritage Park to learn about the glory of the Tang Dynasty. Evening head to Bell and Drum Tower Square to admire the night scenery.
- Sofitel Xi'an on Renmin Square
- Bell Tower Hotel
- Boutique B&B near City Wall
- Meat Sandwich
- Cold Noodles
- Gourd Chicken
- City Wall cycling takes 2 hours
- Daming Palace ruins are large, suggest taking the electric cart
- Best time to photograph Bell and Drum Towers night view is dusk
Morning head to Yongxingfang to experience Shaanxi specialty foods, afternoon visit Muslim Quarter and Academy Gate Cultural Street to experience Xi'an's market culture and artistic atmosphere.
- Lamb Paomo
- Zeng Gao (Steamed Rice Cake)
- Persimmon Cake
- Sour Soup Dumplings
- Shaanxi Paper Cutting
- Shadow Puppet Props
- Fengxiang Clay Sculptures
- Yongxingfang food can be purchased with a snack card
- Pay attention to food hygiene in Muslim Quarter
- Academy Gate is suitable for buying souvenirs
Must-Try Foods in Xincheng District
Meat Sandwich
Shaanxi traditional snack, crispy bread and fragrant meat, rich but not greasy, known as the Chinese hamburger.
Lamb Paomo
Xi'an specialty dish, rich soup and tender meat, served with garlic and chili sauce, requiring hand-shredding bread for an authentic experience.
Cold Noodles
Shaanxi traditional snack, smooth texture, sour and spicy appetizing, a great summer refreshment.
Zeng Gao (Steamed Rice Cake)
Shaanxi traditional dessert, steamed with glutinous rice and red dates, sweet and soft, with a long history.
- Spring (Mar-May): Mild climate, suitable for outdoor activities
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Cool weather, abundant food
- Avoid summer heat and winter smog
- Meat Sandwich
- Lamb Paomo
- Cold Noodles
- Zeng Gao
- Persimmon Cake
- Tickets: approx. ¥150
- Accommodation: ¥300-600/night
- Meals: ¥100-150/day
- Transport: approx. ¥100
- Total: ¥600-1000
- How long to visit the Ancient City Wall? → Suggest 2-3 hours
- Which is better, Yongxingfang or Muslim Quarter? → Yongxingfang is more authentic, Muslim Quarter is livelier
- How to get to Xincheng District? → Xi'an Metro Line 2 and Line 4 direct
- Is Daming Palace worth visiting? → Suitable for history enthusiasts; regular tourists may choose main attractions