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Absolutely very cormfortable and clean room, the best room i had in my stay in China, the best hotel without doubt, helpfull staff, speaking good English, something not very commun in China, good buffet breakfast and close to the public transport, walking distance to the main atracttions of the city. I really recommend this hotel in Xian.

I went Xian with my best freind . Objective not for shopping but to know the culture of China Muslim, visit the Great mosque , the amazing of Terracota Warrior and Hanshan and the ancient city og xian. I have small budget then reviewed of Alley Youth Hostel from Agoda ws. The hostel was comfortable. Valued for money. Suitable for group and family too. Very near to ...

This is the best hotel in xian, it has English speaker that not that much xian ppl can speak English and for for the location is near by downtown which has a lot of good stuff around there. Then for the service is excellent. I would like to recommend this hotel if you would like to stay in xian.

I loved this hotel as it was in a good location and the room was wonderful. I slept so well as the bed was very comfortable and the rooms are so quiet. The bathroom was so nice if I was to remodel my bathroom I would copy their design as they utilize the space very well and it is so nice. There is a glass panel that separates the bedroom from the bathroom and if you wa...

The hotel is out of the way from the major attractions and far from the subway and restaurants. We stayed in a 2 Bedroom beautiful, spacious apartment. The concierge Shi Yada was seriously the best hotel employee that I Have ever had the pleasure of Dealing with. Helpful, smart, witty and spoke perfect English, which for us was a huge bonus. I would go back to this hot...

This hotel is located 150m from the Xian Station forecourt, where buses for Mt. Hua (60cny return)and the Terracotta Warriors (bus no's 306 or 915, fare 7-8cny each way) leave from. The long distance bus station, Mr Lee(very clean and cheap Chinese eatery), KFC and Mc Donalds is 100m away and Mc Café is over the road. Next door is a 24 hr Chinese eatery, very clean and...

Top class hotel in XiAn. Though it is sligltly out side the main city location, but around 10 mins walk you should be able to reach the city location and some of the main attractions. Many good restaurants within the hotel. Well equipped Gym and other facilities like Spa, hair saloon, travel agency and other shops within the hotel. Hotel room is outstanding and staff a...

One thing which strikes us most during this stay in Novotel Xinqiao was the exceptional service from the staff at the concierge desk. Two male staff, particularly Lee, helped us a great lot in booking a tour in China. When we approached them, they even went to the extend of using their own phones and accounts to help us, ensuring we are able to book the tour as we did ...

We were super lucky to stay at the Angsana just three days after the Hot Spring Opened. Aside from the wonderful experience at over 25 indoor and garden hot pools each with vegetation screens around, we were super overwhelmed by the service! We were treated one-on-one, whenever we enter a pool, one staff will come over to refill warm drinking water. Whenever we leave a...

I had a wonderful stay at the Gran Melia Xian Hotel. To my surprise I received an upgrade to the "Red Level" floor which comes along with beautifully decorated and spacious rooms, extraordinary service by the staff (I would like to point out the literally stellar service of Stella) and many exclusive amenities. Xi'an is a must-see and the Gran Melia hotel is the place ...

The accommodation in the Bell Tower Hotel in Xian was exceptional. The rooms were a good size, clean and well serviced. The room was air conditioned, tea and coffee facilities were provided, and it had a balcony which overlooked the “Bell Tower”, which is a famous Tourist Spot.The staff were obliging, able to assist with questions about the area, as they could speak E...

I have nothing negative to say about this hotel. Everything was perfect. The staff, the room, the location was everything I had hoped for. This is the only hotel I have stayed at in China that gives everything for free. Everything in the mini bar were for free ie: chocolates, biscuits, fruits, milk, water, softdrinks. Complimentary use of washing machines. The best par...

You will be very satisfied in this hotel if you want to stay in the very heart of the city in fact in the center for budget calculation. The rooms are nice, far from the luxury, but it was fine. To eat is much better outside in the malls surrounded the hotel. Be carefull at the Central Bus Station if you go to the terracotta armee, there are a lot of fake bus and taxi...

The hotel is not located along the main road, so will require guests to walk down the smaller road to access it. Overall, we are very satisfied with the hotel because of the exceptional service rendered here. Hotel staff are very courteous and prompt in providing assistance and follow-ups. Users of computers with heavy security features (e.g. company laptops) may hav...

We just arrived xian at midnight the airport was less people and most of store has been closed. The location is 2nd floor from the gate of arrival, please find the elevator to up. The staff is very good, even he gave us the swèet room , instead of deluxe type.. it was very nice room, big, made us very comfort time, since we are leaving the hotel morning to xian down...

This hotel is centrally located in a former government building built with Soviet assistance in 1953. It is flanked by a 'regular' Sofitel on each side and a Mercure and Grand Mercure behind. It was amazing to find architecture like that in Xian, and it was refurbished beautifully. A really exceptional facility. It was opened in Sept. 2014, so was still very new at...

Although location might not be the best but the hotel staff service was excellent ! Very helpful in trying to help us resolve matters with the local cab company when my sister left her phone in the cab. Did not expect to be able to retrieve the same but attitude of the hotel staff made the incident much bearable. There was a game room with Daytona, basketball, snooker ...

My wife and I were staying at a noisy hostel and decided we wanted a quieter place. We booked at the Mercure for a little bit more and it was well worth it. A nice, quiet location in Xian allows you to escape some of the difficulties of China. Staff were very friendly. Only confusing thing is that there is a Grand Mercure and Mercure, I think both are very similar but ...

This hotel is seconds away from the main square in Xian so provides excellent access for the bell tower, drum tower and the city wall. Hotel was clean, room was spacious and the reception had English speaking staff. My only minor complaint is when we asked for a taxi to be booked, the reception said they couldn't do this. No idea why as every other hotel we stayed at ...

Stayed here for one saturday night on a weekend break in Xi'an. The staff were really helpful and attentive. We had a Club Room so you expect a little luxury and i wasn't dissapointed, the room was massive and immaculate. The buffet breakfast was wonderful, this is not the hotel to choose if you are on a diet. The only downer is the location. Tt's too far to walk from ...

This is the best hostel that I ever stay. Value for money,I just paid 2star money n get like 5 star service. Near to xian train station n easy can public transport to every tourist spot. Nice garden view n bar. Just love it very much n sure will stay here again. Stay in xian, sure stay 7 sages hostel
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This hostel was a surprise!we had a double room just for us and the room was really nice, clean and worm ( we went to xian in december) the staf were nice and helpful. and they also had a cute dog "working" there. the location is good, but as the surroundings were under construction it was a bit hard to find the place. Its a very nice place to stay.

I had been missed my train so I found this hostel and direct booked. It said only 6 bed dormitory and I thought it was mixed but it's female dorm. Located near Xi'an Drum Tower and Quarter Muslim just walk 10 mins. They provide sandals, toilets are clean, even so staff couldn't speak English fluently but we communicate easily. Just two things minus for me : * The rece...

The staff at the hostel were really friendly and spoke good English, they even booked us a taxi to the train station when we were leaving. The sky bar on the 12th floor is great and the staff in there were really nice and the food was ok. Only downfall was the room was stinking of cigarettes when we arrived and it was freezing cold, the heater didn’t work very well but...

My girlfriend and I had a very enjoyable stay at Han Tang house. We stayed in the superior double bed private room. Han Tang House is located close to Bell and Drum towers, and also the city wall. Apart from what other guests have written, I would like to recommend everyone to pack your own shampoo and shower gel before you arrive, even thou they are on sale in the roo...

I went Xian with my best freind . Objective not for shopping but to know the culture of China Muslim, visit the Great mosque , the amazing of Terracota Warrior and Hanshan and the ancient city og xian. I have small budget then reviewed of Alley Youth Hostel from Agoda ws. The hostel was comfortable. Valued for money. Suitable for group and family too. Very near to ...

Booked here last minute after having our room cancelled by Xing Long 2 days before arrival due to not agreeing to a last minute request for payment by bank transfer. So glad we did. After staying in some terrible places in Beijing for twice the price, we were delighted with the friendly, informative welcome we got here and the room was very clean and comfortable. High...

Xian Jano's is highly recommended. It doesn't look & feel like a backpacker hostel. Its more than what I thought it would be. Located right by the south walls of the ancient city, you are sure to be just within everywhere. It was a delightful experience. The hosts were so warm & cheerful. It's a fantastic place to be.

Near to MRT station,just beside the station. Walking distance to Muslim Quarter, Bell and Drum Tower.The MRT is to Xian North Station where you can take High Speed Train to Huashan, Luoyang, Zhengzhou etc. Hotel is clean and staff is very helpful. They also provide tour to local spot and also performance show. Restaurant area is amazing, good for rest and hang with bac...

This is the best hostel that I ever stay. Value for money,I just paid 2star money n get like 5 star service. Near to xian train station n easy can public transport to every tourist spot. Nice garden view n bar. Just love it very much n sure will stay here again. Stay in xian, sure stay 7 sages hostel

Good location. 50 mts to bus to go anywhere. Spacious rooms and comfy bathroom. Excellent, nice and very helpful staff. They even speak english which is not common in China. They gave us plenty of tips to visit around and best budget way to visit the Warriors and Hua Shan. Absolutely recommended.

I was very impressed with this hostel from checkin to checkout. Staff is very friendly and speak English. You get clear directions to the hostel sent to you. We stayed in a double bed private and it was only $25 a night but was the best room weve stayed in in china. Spacious and clean. They even have daily housekeeping, something we havent seen in Chinese hostels. The ...

1. Short walk south (150m) from Bell Tower Xian where Airport Shuttle Bus drops off. Very close to the (Maternity) Hospital, in case of emergency! 2. Most major and tourist bus can be taken within 100m from hostel. 3. Traditional old Chinese courtyard house - very charming and rustic with modern touches. 4. Lovely rooftop “garden” for chilling and city wall view.

A good find in the Muslim quarter, the location was fantastic. The staff were good, the lobby was a great space and the rooms were a decent size. For backpackers this is brilliant and under any other circumstances I would have given it full marks . However, I am shortly going home to UK after 6 months in China and had a 25 kg suitcase to carry around. There is no lift ...

We stayed at Zergs for four nights and really liked it. We got delayed on a very long bus ride from Chengdu, and missed our first night and they did not charge us. We also got a lovely room with two beds, but asked for "the big bed" we saw in the photos, and they switched us to one. The room was just lovely with a thin mat on a huge cement platform (get the western ...

Great value and atmosphere, thoroughly recommend, in my top two hostels that I have visited in China along with the Lost Garden Guesthouse in Kunming (I have clocked up 10 years in China, including working as a guide). A note about Xi'an, as with most things in China get up early to appreciate Xi'an. In the Tang Dynasty this city (called Chang'an) was the biggest city ...

We had a wonderful time in this simple palace. The warmth of the owners and their advices to make the best out of this trip, without forgetting the cosiness of the rooms and the nice rooftop to relax. This is a great location to discover Xian. It will be a pleasure to come back and we will surely recommend to our friends.

This place was hard to find. You would need to call them to have them direct you to the right place. Felt like they could do a better job in giving instructions to find the place upon booking, but they never engaged me at all. If I didn't have a china SIM card, to be honest, I'm pretty sure I would never be able to find this place because I can't call them. It's near a...

This was a NIGHTMARE place to find as the cab driver and several people just did not know where this place was. We resorted to going to an expensive hotel and asking directions as they could speak English. We were there during the week long National holiday as the rooms were seriously over priced. The guy working there was ok but spoke no English, so had to get another...

Staff cannot speak English however, you can communicate with them by online translation if you want to book the hotel here. The hotel is on 10th floor and hotel reception is on the first room in your left hand side. No answers for guest requirements. However, they can arrange the airport drop off for guest with the reasonable price. Taxi meter from airport to hotel aro...

The building of the hotel is quite old. the staff don't speak english but they are quite friendly n willing to use app to translate and help you. location is just outside of the city wall. bus transport is easy from here. just walk less than 400m or so to a bus stop. the Air conditioning works but during autumn when it hits 0 or less, it is not sufficient so you will s...

Call Hotel after baggage retrieval for pick-up at 12 AM -- need to provide : Terminal 2, Terminal 2nd Floor and Door Exit Number. Hotel van arrived within 10 minutes. Extremely convenient for short overnight stay. Very clean room at low price. Hotel owner made taxi arrangement (30rmb per person) to go directly into Xian City Center the next morning. Airport Shuttl...
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This is the best hotel in xian, it has English speaker that not that much xian ppl can speak English and for for the location is near by downtown which has a lot of good stuff around there. Then for the service is excellent. I would like to recommend this hotel if you would like to stay in xian.

One thing which strikes us most during this stay in Novotel Xinqiao was the exceptional service from the staff at the concierge desk. Two male staff, particularly Lee, helped us a great lot in booking a tour in China. When we approached them, they even went to the extend of using their own phones and accounts to help us, ensuring we are able to book the tour as we did ...

The accommodation in the Bell Tower Hotel in Xian was exceptional. The rooms were a good size, clean and well serviced. The room was air conditioned, tea and coffee facilities were provided, and it had a balcony which overlooked the “Bell Tower”, which is a famous Tourist Spot.The staff were obliging, able to assist with questions about the area, as they could speak E...

You will be very satisfied in this hotel if you want to stay in the very heart of the city in fact in the center for budget calculation. The rooms are nice, far from the luxury, but it was fine. To eat is much better outside in the malls surrounded the hotel. Be carefull at the Central Bus Station if you go to the terracotta armee, there are a lot of fake bus and taxi...

The hotel is not located along the main road, so will require guests to walk down the smaller road to access it. Overall, we are very satisfied with the hotel because of the exceptional service rendered here. Hotel staff are very courteous and prompt in providing assistance and follow-ups. Users of computers with heavy security features (e.g. company laptops) may hav...

My wife and I were staying at a noisy hostel and decided we wanted a quieter place. We booked at the Mercure for a little bit more and it was well worth it. A nice, quiet location in Xian allows you to escape some of the difficulties of China. Staff were very friendly. Only confusing thing is that there is a Grand Mercure and Mercure, I think both are very similar but ...

I had absolutely the best experience at this hotel. Couldn’t fault it. After getting off a long 13 hour train ride I was ready for a nice room and it didn’t disappoint. Great large comfortable room with big open bathroom. The service was also outstanding. The girls behind the desk were more than helpful. All of them. Also hotel is situated in a great part of town near...

Stayed here for some business meetings nearby. The Hotel was clean and modern. It is adjacent to a large shopping mall with many options for eating outside of the hotel. -- There is a small fitness center. The room airconditioner did not appear to be cooling well. Opening the windows was not really and option due to Xi'an heavy smog conditions.

The hotel was very nice with spacious, comfortable rooms and soft beds (hard to find in China!). The western restaurant food was also very good with reasonable prices for a hotel. The pool looked nice but was quite cold. There are not a lot of food or snack options near the hotel as the area is still being developed. Snacks are available in the hotel store but are v...

I arrived at XIY airport after midnight .... I take Longhai hotel(opposite of Vienna hotel) ,xian railway station .. get off at last stop ...then across road . Vienna hotel is there.... Active reception and I can go to my room very fast.I book twin bed which is the promotion room.the room is very comfort the aircondition canbe warm or cold The shower facilities is e...

the hotel is located 30 min away from xian railway station. can be easily reached by buses no. 914 and 915. location is good due to the fact that xian seems to be overpopulated and not very comfortable to stay. hot springs fee - rmb, also there is nice restaurant in hot springs building. one lady among speak good english. main attraction of xian - terracota army can be...

We are backpackers who were given a free upgrade to this hotel due to some booking issues. We checked in maybe half an hour after the booking was made with zero issues. So we were pretty thrilled with how spacious our twin room was and the luxury of having more than one pillow and a fairly comfortable bed. There was a TV, desk, wardrobe and a mini fridge. We had a pri...

We arranged for car and driver for Xian sights,they supplied a hotel minivan and a wonderful driver named James Wong. He turned out to be a great person and very knowledgable about where to go in Xian. Helped us avoid the crowds. He was a blessing is seeing the sights in our 2 twos we had Xian. He sure we had plently of water during our touring. Reccomend him.

I stayed for 2 nights in a King Room. The room was incredibly modern, great size and the staff left lovely treats throughout the day. The hotel provides free bottles of water and snacks. The breakfast and Afternoon Tea were both delicious with lots of variety. The staff were very friendly and we used a translate app to communicate very effectively. Both the drum and b...

We had a wonderful time in this simple palace. The warmth of the owners and their advices to make the best out of this trip, without forgetting the cosiness of the rooms and the nice rooftop to relax. This is a great location to discover Xian. It will be a pleasure to come back and we will surely recommend to our friends.

The hotel and the staff were great. The breakfast was good, a fusion of "American" and Chinese fare. The staff were helpful, occasionally they had to find the person with the best English, such as when we wanted to get a cab to the Terracotta warriors and airport but they were always accommodating. The location was relatively nice and quiet. Unfortunately there wasn'...

overall, hotel is decently well maintained, valued for money especially for biz traveller who only need to spent time having desired rest, and not staying long inside the room for comfort. however room does provide comfy armchair and serves small 2 person meeting well. room are spacious and able to acommodate small family purpose. location is well positioned, within t...

This place is beyond our expectations. Convenient location but not too crowed. Subway station is steps away. Ten mins to bell tower. The room is very clean. Comfy and luxury. I just love the bathroom. I think the owels they used there were from luxury brand, much softer and comfy than any other hotels that we have ever been.Food there is reasonably priced, some food is...

Hotel is located right at the Tang Mall Complex and one block from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It is also about 800 meters from the subway station (forgot the name: something Furong Yuan). By subway, you can just about go anywhere in Xi'an, even to the airport and train stations. We would stay here again if we return to Xi'an. Con: the staff can improve on courtesy, be...

Hotel just outside the city walls but quite far from Xian historical attraction. Hotel restaurant only until 9pm but helpful staff to help find a 24h restaurant outside. They tried to make their best to find someone who could speak enough English to help us go to the restaurant. Xian is a very difficult place to catch a taxi. Best use a public bus just outside hotel to...

This hotel is a hidden gem in the middle of a busy international city. It's award winning build is tasteful and sensitive and from the entrance foyer to the bedroom, it's decor is rich and traditional. The quiet, large central garden with pool, koi, peacocks, swans and ducks adds to its tranquillity. The staff are very helpful and friendly and the service and food fa...

This hotel is a full notch above the average Xian hotel. Many other hotels rate themselves as four star and are really only three. This is a very clean property, a good breakfast buffet, a nice indoor swimming pool, and a beautifully designed lobby.

Hotel is close to Bell Tower and the City Wall. The buffet breakfast offered a lot of Western and Chinese dishes and I think RMB 98 pp is reasonable. As my family of 4 only has one and a half day in Xian, we asked the hotel to book a taxi to took us for a whole day tour to Terracotta Warriors, Li Shan and Hua Qing Chi. The driver was great and took us to try the local ...
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I loved this hotel as it was in a good location and the room was wonderful. I slept so well as the bed was very comfortable and the rooms are so quiet. The bathroom was so nice if I was to remodel my bathroom I would copy their design as they utilize the space very well and it is so nice. There is a glass panel that separates the bedroom from the bathroom and if you wa...

The hotel is out of the way from the major attractions and far from the subway and restaurants. We stayed in a 2 Bedroom beautiful, spacious apartment. The concierge Shi Yada was seriously the best hotel employee that I Have ever had the pleasure of Dealing with. Helpful, smart, witty and spoke perfect English, which for us was a huge bonus. I would go back to this hot...

This hotel is located 150m from the Xian Station forecourt, where buses for Mt. Hua (60cny return)and the Terracotta Warriors (bus no's 306 or 915, fare 7-8cny each way) leave from. The long distance bus station, Mr Lee(very clean and cheap Chinese eatery), KFC and Mc Donalds is 100m away and Mc Café is over the road. Next door is a 24 hr Chinese eatery, very clean and...

We were super lucky to stay at the Angsana just three days after the Hot Spring Opened. Aside from the wonderful experience at over 25 indoor and garden hot pools each with vegetation screens around, we were super overwhelmed by the service! We were treated one-on-one, whenever we enter a pool, one staff will come over to refill warm drinking water. Whenever we leave a...

I had a wonderful stay at the Gran Melia Xian Hotel. To my surprise I received an upgrade to the "Red Level" floor which comes along with beautifully decorated and spacious rooms, extraordinary service by the staff (I would like to point out the literally stellar service of Stella) and many exclusive amenities. Xi'an is a must-see and the Gran Melia hotel is the place ...

I have nothing negative to say about this hotel. Everything was perfect. The staff, the room, the location was everything I had hoped for. This is the only hotel I have stayed at in China that gives everything for free. Everything in the mini bar were for free ie: chocolates, biscuits, fruits, milk, water, softdrinks. Complimentary use of washing machines. The best par...

We just arrived xian at midnight the airport was less people and most of store has been closed. The location is 2nd floor from the gate of arrival, please find the elevator to up. The staff is very good, even he gave us the swèet room , instead of deluxe type.. it was very nice room, big, made us very comfort time, since we are leaving the hotel morning to xian down...

This hotel is centrally located in a former government building built with Soviet assistance in 1953. It is flanked by a 'regular' Sofitel on each side and a Mercure and Grand Mercure behind. It was amazing to find architecture like that in Xian, and it was refurbished beautifully. A really exceptional facility. It was opened in Sept. 2014, so was still very new at...

Although location might not be the best but the hotel staff service was excellent ! Very helpful in trying to help us resolve matters with the local cab company when my sister left her phone in the cab. Did not expect to be able to retrieve the same but attitude of the hotel staff made the incident much bearable. There was a game room with Daytona, basketball, snooker ...

very friendly staff, with good size rooms and nice restaurant. undoubtedly the best thing about the hotel is its location just outside the one of the main gates to xian and within walking distance of several of the major attraction. i would be happy to stay there on another visit.

The hotel is very nice and the rooms are spacious with soft, comfortable beds (hard to find in China). The food in the western restaurant is not too bad and prices are not bad for a hotel restaurant. There are a lot of small local restaurants nearby as well. They have a pool as well as billiards and ping pong. Unforutunately when we were there, the pool was closed ...

The location of the Hotel in Xian is excellent for near by resturants, shopping and sight seeing. Best to arrange sight seeing tours independently and do not rely on Hotel staff to arrange as they have the usual choice of over priced drivers they recommend (depending on the doorman). Overall the Hotel is a good choice.

It was my first business trip stay at this hotel. When I checked in, I was welcome by very friendly staff Summer 夏秋 with her great service and smile. She gave me detail explanation of the hotel facilities and surrounding eateries. Due to my workload, I was unable to comsume free afternoon tea at the cafe in the lobby area, I really thought I was not allowed to take se...

this hotel is a huge hotel with a lot of facilities for business gatherings and conferences. but it can also be appreciated by tourists. it is far away from the city center of xi'an but once you are in the hotel you are indulged in luxury and comfort. the rooms are very spacious and offer a lot of comfort. hotel staff is very friendly and helpfull and speaks english ve...

Head Receptionist, very officious. When we checked into our double room she informed us that it was hotel policy that the room price only included one breakfast. We returned to Reception with our booking form stating that the double room included breakfast, and the receptionist on duty apologised and refunded the one breakfast that we had paid. On leaving, accompan...

I’m actually already booking home stay in Xian via Airbnb but after I see the room condition, I decide to look for a hotel... I had find at least 6 Hotel, travel by didi, spent at least 3 hours to find it... this hotel is the best location for traveller

Location was great, close to subway and eating street. Staffs are friendly and helpful. The room look great, clean and neat. Wifi works good as well. The only thing not good is the drainage system in the bathroom, always clogged and water unable to drained causing the bathroom full of water. Overall, I'm satisfied with the accommodation.

The room was wonderfully clean and spacious with good views through the two windows. It is in a new part of town and most of the shops are still being built so there were no bars and very few restaurants. One drawback was there was no fridge otherwise it was worth the money.

We had a most wonderful stay in XiAn thanks to the wonderful host. Help us with transport arrangements and took us around the city for a day and send us to airport at very reasonable rate. Highly recommended for one who want an easy and relaxing time in XiAn.
Traveler impressions of Xian
great city with great ancient history - xian ancient wall, drum tower and bell tower, grand mosque, terra-cotta, etc.
Frankly speaking I didn't have so much info about Xi'an before. The main reasons I went there is the historical Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter.
Xian is the an ancient capital of China and is endowed with many great historical places to visit. You can also see how the Muslims live harmoniously in this area besides the many Buddhist, Taois and other religions, right in the centre of the city surrounded by its ancient wall.
This is a great tourist city. The local people are very friendly and helpful and loves to share things about their city.
Only place worth going is Huashan, try spend 2 days there. The rest of the historical places is too brief and superficial.
My advice is start at the museum then do the sights, there is little you can saw about the warriors other than stunning but to first understand everything else around the town make it even better
A big sprawling metropolis. A long drive to the airport... 85klms. Grey and hazy atmosphere. However, there is plenty to see including the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Pagodas in the centre of the city and of course the Muslim Quarter.
Chinese old capitals for over thousand years. We have tayed 4 nights and missed lots of attractions. I believed you need at least two weeks to see them all.
If you visit Xian, you have to make a trip to the terracotta army to see for yourself! Hua Shan is another sightseeing spot worth visiting! Awesome!
It's a very foreign friendly city. There are so few foreign friendly cities in China. Many people can speak English here.
Xian is a wonderful city. To cycle the wall to get a view is a must as well going on a guided trip around the city.
Xian is a fantastic historical town worth many visits. Just like the wordless pavilion of Wu Zetian emperor, it is difficult to find a suitable word to describe the rich historical fortune of Xian
get a guide whenever you can afford or else you have no idea what you are looking at as there is no audio guide available except at ShaanXi Museum.
Only the Terracottas were worth a visit. The rest of the sights are similar to what you would see in the rest of china
join a tour to mount hua, it is a day trip that can come back the same day. also visit the xian wall, it is historical building that must visit.
Nice place for local cheap food and local made products, attractions are easily accessible, very cheap transportation, locals are not friendly at all, night air is too polluted, very little English speaking, very safe because of frequent police presence, beautiful night lights.
Full of history and culture, this is the one place in China that has to be visited. its not too big, in fact you could walk all around the walled city within a day or two.
It is very worthwhile to visit all historical places nearby xi an. It has more than. 3000 years culture.
Only one thing is the taxi drivers choose passengers and will only go the place that they want to. They are super unfriendly.
Xian is an ancient city very rich in Chinese history, esp. the ancient Emperors. You need to do some research into it's original existence to appreciate it's history before your visit there.
I would like to recommend you to stay for sight seeing one day only. It is too difficult to get taxi.
Do visit Tang Dynasty, pagoda, bell and drum tower, muslim street, terra cotta warriors, hot springs, laser show on fountain
Enjoyable place with great food and shopping. Pagodas are great and buses and subway very convenient.
Xian is less crowded than other bigger cities in China and that makes it our popular choice. The city wall which is still a standing historical site provides such amazing view of the inner city and cycling around is such fun when you are above the traffic!
Difficult to communicate with the locals as the english language is not widely spoken. Lovely places to visit.
Been to China numerous times but to Xian was my first visit and was mesmerized by this historical city.
A fund city that is pretty easy to get around. Stay inside the old city walls and experience the old city lane way street food vendors ad barbecues and Muslin Quarter.
Xian is a destination city - for sightseeing. a must do for all Travelers and its not expensive with a wonderful and proud history the people's attitude reflect this.
Since the railway is just opened to public in recent years, only two railway lines were in place and provide service.
Xian is a delightful city, clean and very friendly. The city itself is dotted with tranquil parks, but parks that are used daily by the people of Xian for tai qi, exercise and pleasure.
Xian's best hotels with breakfast

We were super lucky to stay at the Angsana just three days after the Hot Spring Opened. Aside from the wonderful experience at over 25 indoor and garden hot pools each with vegetation screens around, we were super overwhelmed by the service! We were treated one-on-one, whenever we enter a pool, one staff will come over to refill warm drinking water. Whenever we leave a...

You will be very satisfied in this hotel if you want to stay in the very heart of the city in fact in the center for budget calculation. The rooms are nice, far from the luxury, but it was fine. To eat is much better outside in the malls surrounded the hotel. Be carefull at the Central Bus Station if you go to the terracotta armee, there are a lot of fake bus and taxi...

I had a wonderful stay at the Gran Melia Xian Hotel. To my surprise I received an upgrade to the "Red Level" floor which comes along with beautifully decorated and spacious rooms, extraordinary service by the staff (I would like to point out the literally stellar service of Stella) and many exclusive amenities. Xi'an is a must-see and the Gran Melia hotel is the place ...

I went Xian with my best freind . Objective not for shopping but to know the culture of China Muslim, visit the Great mosque , the amazing of Terracota Warrior and Hanshan and the ancient city og xian. I have small budget then reviewed of Alley Youth Hostel from Agoda ws. The hostel was comfortable. Valued for money. Suitable for group and family too. Very near to ...

1. Hotel just beside huge shopping mall. Various of shop and outlet. Idea for shopping and convenience. 2. Big Food court at top of shopping mall, xi an food there is delicious. I spend 2 days lunch there 3. Next building is supermarket, convenience for those who want to buy daily item, beverages and snack for souvenir 4. Infront of hotel lobby have 24hrs convenience s...

We just arrived xian at midnight the airport was less people and most of store has been closed. The location is 2nd floor from the gate of arrival, please find the elevator to up. The staff is very good, even he gave us the swèet room , instead of deluxe type.. it was very nice room, big, made us very comfort time, since we are leaving the hotel morning to xian down...

I booked a very last minute trip to Xi'an for a long weekend. The hotel concierge, Leo, was fantastic. I e-mailed after I booked with questions about the various sites I wanted to see. Leo's English was very good and helped me via e-mail with the immediate information I needed to know. When I approached the concierge desk on my arrival Leo immediately worked out who I ...

The hotel is not located along the main road, so will require guests to walk down the smaller road to access it. Overall, we are very satisfied with the hotel because of the exceptional service rendered here. Hotel staff are very courteous and prompt in providing assistance and follow-ups. Users of computers with heavy security features (e.g. company laptops) may hav...

The location of the Hotel in Xian is excellent for near by resturants, shopping and sight seeing. Best to arrange sight seeing tours independently and do not rely on Hotel staff to arrange as they have the usual choice of over priced drivers they recommend (depending on the doorman). Overall the Hotel is a good choice.

One thing which strikes us most during this stay in Novotel Xinqiao was the exceptional service from the staff at the concierge desk. Two male staff, particularly Lee, helped us a great lot in booking a tour in China. When we approached them, they even went to the extend of using their own phones and accounts to help us, ensuring we are able to book the tour as we did ...

I loved this hotel as it was in a good location and the room was wonderful. I slept so well as the bed was very comfortable and the rooms are so quiet. The bathroom was so nice if I was to remodel my bathroom I would copy their design as they utilize the space very well and it is so nice. There is a glass panel that separates the bedroom from the bathroom and if you wa...

It is a new hotel and everything is new. Wonderful breakfast with multiple choices. The only problem is the location. It is located next door to the conference and exhibition center, but not the main attractions of Xi'an. And sometimes it is difficult to find a taxi if you do not have the Chinese Uber app in your phone.

I’m actually already booking home stay in Xian via Airbnb but after I see the room condition, I decide to look for a hotel... I had find at least 6 Hotel, travel by didi, spent at least 3 hours to find it... this hotel is the best location for traveller

Stayed here for one saturday night on a weekend break in Xi'an. The staff were really helpful and attentive. We had a Club Room so you expect a little luxury and i wasn't dissapointed, the room was massive and immaculate. The buffet breakfast was wonderful, this is not the hotel to choose if you are on a diet. The only downer is the location. Tt's too far to walk from ...

The hotel was very nice with spacious, comfortable rooms and soft beds (hard to find in China!). The western restaurant food was also very good with reasonable prices for a hotel. The pool looked nice but was quite cold. There are not a lot of food or snack options near the hotel as the area is still being developed. Snacks are available in the hotel store but are v...

1. Short walk south (150m) from Bell Tower Xian where Airport Shuttle Bus drops off. Very close to the (Maternity) Hospital, in case of emergency! 2. Most major and tourist bus can be taken within 100m from hostel. 3. Traditional old Chinese courtyard house - very charming and rustic with modern touches. 4. Lovely rooftop “garden” for chilling and city wall view.
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The point of entry for many is Xianyang International Airport, 40 kilometers from Xian’s city center, with travelers also arriving via long distance train at Xian Railway Station.
Among Xian's most famous landmarks are the Bell Towers in the exact center of the old city, the Wild Goose Pagodas located in the south district, the Drum Tower, and the city walls themselves which measure 15 meters thick. A short drive from Xian stands the Terracotta Army – one of the most important archeological finds of the last century.
Hotels in Xian’s city center have the best access to key shopping and dining zones. Dong Dajie and Nan Dajie offer the full range of women's fashion while Century Ginwa caters for the more affluent shopper with many luxury brands. Xian's Muslim Quarter draws crowds not just for its Tang Dynasty-built Great Mosque, but for its wealth of street food.
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