Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors Museum and City Wall in Xi'an, Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou — 15 days for $6,421.
Stand atop Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowWatch the Terracotta Warriors in October, 2,200 years and still goingEat morning dim sum in Guangzhou
Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, Chengdu Panda Base, Wulong Three Natural Bridges in Chongqing, The Bund and Shanghai Disney — 20 days for $3,184.
Explore Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xi'anWalk the Xi'an Ancient City Wall at sunsetFeed pandas at Chengdu Research Base
$5,000est. $3,184STANDARDOCTOBER1 ADULT
BEIJING → SHANGHAI · 15 Days
Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai · 15 Days
Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and The Bund in Shanghai — 15 days backpacker for $1,688.
Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowWatch the Terracotta Warriors mid-march, 2,200 years and still goingSample Shanghai's soup dumplings at a local eatery
$1,500est. $1,688BUDGETOCTOBER1 ADULT
XI'AN → XI'AN · 7 Days
Xi'an · 7 Days
Terracotta Warriors Museum, Huaqing Hot Springs, and Xi'an Ancient City Wall — 7 days for $1,139.
Walk the Xi'an Ancient City Wall at duskSoak in Huaqing Hot SpringsExplore the Terracotta Warriors Museum grounds
$1,000est. $1,139COMFORTJUNE1 ADULT
FAQ
How many days do you need in Xi'an?
Most travelers spend 3–7 days in Xi'an depending on how many side trips they add. Browse the 4 itineraries above by length.
What does a Xi'an trip cost in 2026?
Xi'an trips range from budget (~$474) to comfort (~$1,008) per person for a week, covering hotels, meals, local transport and attractions.
What is the best time to visit Xi'an?
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) have the best weather. Avoid Golden Week in early October.
How do you get to other cities from Xi'an?
Xi'an connects to most major cities by high-speed rail (2–6 hours) and domestic flights. See the two-city pages for fares and times.
Is Xi'an safe for solo travelers?
Yes. Xi'an, like most of China, is very safe for solo and first-time travelers, with reliable public transport and widespread mobile payments.