# One day in Xi'an: an itinerary in the best order > One day in Xi'an means the Terracotta Army and the old centre. Morning at the pits of thousands of clay warriors by the tomb of the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, ≈ 40 km from the city: one ticket covers it all, 120 yuan, by passport booking. After lunch, back to the centre: the Great Mosque, built like a Chinese temple, the street food of the Muslim Quarter and the 14th-century Bell and Drum Towers in their lights. The drive to the army takes about an hour. Web page: https://yesgo.io/china/xian/in-1-day ## Plan 1. [Terracotta Army](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/terracotta-army.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 3 h · ¥120, passport booking ahead Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 1 h 56 min by transport 2. [Great Mosque of Xi’an](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/xian-great-mosque.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · ¥25, ¥15 in winter; Muslims free ↓ 4 min on foot 3. [Muslim Quarter](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/xian-muslim-quarter.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free, open 24 hours Total with walks: 8 h 15 min ## What to do in Xi'an in one day The army is at Lintong in the east — go in the morning before the groups. It needs about three hours. The mosque, quarter and towers are in the centre, 4–10 minutes apart on foot. Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate. ## Getting to the Terracotta Army Tickets are 120 yuan by passport booking only. From 16 March to 15 November entry runs 8:30–17:00. Take the metro to Lintong and a bus, or a DiDi taxi. Start with Pit 1, the largest. ## Is one day in Xi'an enough? For the army and the centre, yes. Cycling the 13.7 km [City Wall](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/xian-city-wall) costs 54 yuan plus 45 for the bike. The [Shaanxi History Museum](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/shaanxi-history-museum) and the [Giant](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/giant-wild-goose-pagoda) and [Small](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/small-wild-goose-pagoda) Wild Goose pagodas are day two. ## Tips - Book the Terracotta Army ahead with your passport. - Do the Muslim Quarter in the evening, when the food stalls are busiest. - Many museums and parks in China admit visitors only with a passport booking — via WeChat, the website or a mini-app, usually 1–7 days ahead. Carry your passport. - China runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay — link a foreign card before you go; keep some cash yuan as a backup. - Dress modestly at the mosque; visitors are not admitted during prayers. ## Questions ### What can you do in Xi'an in one day? The Terracotta Army, the Great Mosque, the Muslim Quarter and the Bell and Drum Towers. ### How much is the Terracotta Army? 120 yuan, passport booking only. ### How do I get to the Terracotta Army? Metro to Lintong and a bus, or a taxi — about an hour. ### How long do you need at the army? About three hours. ### Can I go without a tour? Yes, though an audio guide or guide helps explain the pits. ### How much does the day cost? About 200 yuan in tickets, plus transport. ### Is it good with kids? Yes; there is a lot of walking at the pits. ### When is the best time? Spring and autumn. ### How do I get to Xi'an from Beijing? By high-speed train in 4.5–6 hours. ### How do I pay in Xi'an? China runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay — link a foreign card before you go; keep some cash yuan as a backup. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.