# 2 days in Xi'an: an itinerary day by day

> Two days in Xi'an: the first emperor's army and the Tang capital. Day one: the Terracotta Army, the Great Mosque, the Muslim Quarter and the towers at the central crossroads. Day two: the Shaanxi History Museum with Zhou bronzes and Tang gold, the 8th-century Small Wild Goose Pagoda, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda of 652 in Da Ci'en Temple and the evening boulevard of Datang Everbright City with Tang façades and street shows.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/china/xian/in-2-days

## Day 1

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

## Day 2

1. [Small Wild Goose Pagoda](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/small-wild-goose-pagoda.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free, advance booking with passport
   ↓ 21 min by transport
2. [Shaanxi History Museum](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/shaanxi-history-museum.md) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Free with booking; Tang murals extra
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 17 min on foot
3. [Giant Wild Goose Pagoda](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/giant-wild-goose-pagoda.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ ¥10; pagoda climb ≈ ¥25 extra
   ↓ 8 min on foot
4. [Datang Everbright City](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/datang-everbright-city.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free

Total with walks: 7 h 46 min

## How the two days work

Day one is the one-day Xi'an itinerary. Day two is south of the centre: the museum, both pagodas and Datang lie on one line, so you reach the boulevard by evening.

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## The Shaanxi History Museum

The main exhibition is free but only with a named passport booking; the Tang murals hall is paid. From 15 March to 14 November it opens 8:30–19:00, every day. Allow 2–2.5 hours.

## Is 2 days in Xi'an enough?

Yes, for the essentials. [Mount Hua](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/mount-hua), a sacred five-peaked mountain, is 30 minutes away by high-speed train; the [City Wall](https://yesgo.io/china/xian/xian-city-wall) makes a 13.7 km bike ride.

## Tips

- Book the Shaanxi museum early: the free slots run out.
- Go to Datang after dark: the shows start in the evening.
- 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.
- The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is closed on Tuesdays.

## Questions

### What to do with 2 days in Xi'an?

Day one: the Terracotta Army and the centre. Day two: the Shaanxi museum, both Wild Goose pagodas and Datang.

### How much is the Shaanxi History Museum?

Free by booking; the murals hall is paid.

### Can you climb the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda?

Yes, about 25 yuan on top of the temple entry.

### When are the Datang shows?

In the evening, after dark.

### Is 2 days in Xi'an enough?

Yes for the highlights. Mount Hua needs another day.

### How much does it cost?

About 200 yuan on day one and 35–50 on day two.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes; children love the evening boulevard.

### Where to go after Xi'an?

Chengdu or Shanghai, by air or train.

### When is the best time?

Spring and autumn.

### 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.

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