Major city · China
Xianyang
One day covers the Qin‑Han Museum, Maoling Mausoleum and a stroll on Pedestrian Street; reach from Xi’an in ~30 min by metro or bus.
Xianyang, a historic city in Shaanxi, sits 30 km west of Xi’an. Its main draws are the new Qin‑Han Museum, the Han‑Dynasty Maoling Mausoleum and the lively Pedestrian Street. All are reachable by metro line 1 or local buses, making a half‑day or full‑day visit feasible. Overnight stays are optional for a relaxed pace or if connecting to other Shaanxi sites.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold) – check local forecasts
- Airport
- XIY
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Xianyang110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Xianyang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyXianyang is generally safe; watch for pickpocketing on crowded buses and metro.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportXIY Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (About 18 km (11 mi) north of city centre; bus to Xianyang West Railway Station runs every 40 min, ¥15 (≈ US$3) fare…XIY Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (About 11 mi (18 km) north of city centre; bus to Xianyang West Railway Station runs every 40 min, ¥15 (≈ US$3) fare…
- Getting aroundMetro line 1 links downtown Xianyang to Xi’an; line 14 serves the airport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥15–¥30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (e.g., roujiamo)¥10–¥20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideMetro ride (single)check¥2–¥3 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMaoling Mausoleum entry (peak / off‑peak)¥75 (≈ US$11)¥55 (≈ US$8)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) · Mid ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) · High ¥600 (≈ US$85)+
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- XIY Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (About 18 km (11 mi) north of city centre; bus to Xianyang West Railway Station runs every 40 min, ¥15 fare, ~40 min.)XIY Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (About 11 mi (18 km) north of city centre; bus to Xianyang West Railway Station runs every 40 min, ¥15 fare, ~40 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xianyang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
3 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
4 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Metro line 1 links downtown Xianyang to Xi’an; line 14 serves the airport. City buses (e.g., 1010) connect western and eastern districts. WeChat Pay works on buses.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Maoling Mausoleum (Han Emperor Wu)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus 4 from downtown Xianyang to Fujia Bridge, then bus 301 to Xingping; about 1 h total
Seasonal ticket price listed; open Mar–Nov.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nanshan Garden Hotel
South of city, basic rooms; suitable for budget travellers.
Licai Tianxiang Hotel (Qindu Wanda Branch)
Central Qindu District, easy access to metro line 1.
Vienna International Hotel (Airport)
At airport complex, convenient for early flights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Metro ride (single)check | ¥2–¥3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus farecheck | ¥2–¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee at a café | ¥15–¥30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Street snack (e.g., roujiamo) | ¥10–¥20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Maoling Mausoleum entry (peak / off‑peak) | ¥75 (≈ US$11) / ¥55 (≈ US$8) |
| Qianling Mausoleum entry (peak / off‑peak) | ¥100 (≈ US$14) / ¥80 (≈ US$12) |
| Tomb of Emperor Jingdi entry (peak / off‑peak) | ¥70 (≈ US$10) / ¥55 (≈ US$8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum entry requires a WeChat booking; check availability before arrival.
- Maoling Mausoleum tickets vary by season: ¥75 (≈ US$11) peak, ¥55 (≈ US$8) off‑peak.
- Last metro trains run around midnight; plan return trips accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Xianyang West Railway Station, bus: ¥15 (≈ US$3), ~40 min, every 40 min (check)
- Metro line 1, single ride: ¥2–¥3 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 地铁站在哪里？ — Where is the metro? (dìtiě zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
All payments can be made via Alipay or WeChat Pay.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Xianyang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold) – check local forecasts · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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