When to go, how to get around, and what only locals know — quick guides for all seven destinations.
Spring and autumn are the comfortable months in Xi'an, with mild temperatures and clear skies. Summer is hot and humid, winter is cold and dry, and the Terracotta Army is busiest during the two national holiday weeks.
What to eat in Xi'an and where to find it: roujiamo, biangbiang noodles, lamb paomo you tear yourself, and the Muslim Quarter streets worth walking after dark.
How to see the Terracotta Army without wasting the day: which pit to start with, when to arrive, how much time to allow, and why the ticket needs your passport number.