Xi'an 2-Day Relaxed Itinerary: Authentic Old Town Vibe, Off-the-Beaten-Path Check-in Spots, Panoramic Night Views
Exploration
Local Specialty Breakfast: Qinyu Roujiamo
It provides classic local breakfast options such as lamb paomo and roujiamo. The menu is equipped with English labels, supports payment via foreign cards including VISA and Mastercard, and there is no need to exchange a large amount of cash in advance.
Roaming Shuyuanmen Cultural Street
It is a niche ancient cultural block that mainly sells the Four Treasures of the Study, calligraphy works, paintings and handmade crafts. The number of tourists here is only one-third of that of Huimin Street. The street is equipped with English guide signs, which is very suitable for taking photos and checking in.
Main Course: Aihua Kuan Belt Noodle House
The wide belt noodles at this noodle restaurant are served in large basins. The oil-splashed chili has a rich, inviting aroma, offering a fantastic dining experience.
Tour of Xi'an City Wall · Beilin Historical and Cultural Scenic Area
Climb the city wall between 4 and 5 p.m., so you can enjoy both the daytime scenery and the stunning sunset and night view of the ancient city. It is highly recommended to rent a bicycle to ride on the city wall (about 45 yuan per person), and the experience of cycling on the wide city wall is extremely great.
Exploration
Breakfast + Exhibition Tour at Yisushe Cultural Block
A local nostalgic creative block in Xi'an, featuring Qinqiang Opera art exhibitions and old Xi'an life exhibitions. It has few visitors, is equipped with English guide signs, the food court on the B1 floor provides English menus and supports foreign bank card payment.
Check-in at Laocaichang Folk Culture and Creative Block
This is an internet-famous check-in spot renovated from an old vegetable market. The top-floor terrace allows visitors to take photos of the full panoramic view of the city wall for free. Most of the niche cafes and cultural and creative stores in the block are equipped with English menus and support foreign bank card payment.
Lunch: Lianhua Catering
Located next to the museum, it is a representative authentic southern Shaanxi cuisine restaurant with a grand environment. Its signature dishes are Ziyang Steamed Pot and Ankang Steamed Noodles.
Check-in at Joy City Observation Deck + Souvenir Shopping
You can take unobstructed panoramic photos of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda for free. The mall is equipped with full English signage, all stores support foreign card payment, and you can purchase cultural and creative souvenirs with themes including Terracotta Army, Tang Niu and so on.