Central Plain
Travel Guide
Visit Central Plain
Where to stay in Central Plain
Xi’an City Center
Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Xi’an City Center. Top attractions like Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yongningmen Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
Zhonglou Shangquan
While you're in Zhonglou Shangquan, take in top sights like Xi'an Bell Tower and jump on the metro at Zhonglou Station to see more of the city.
Pingyao Ancient City
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Pingyao Ancient City. You might want to make time for a stop at Pingyao Confucian Temple or Pingyao Ancient City.
Muslim Quarter
Historic sites and shopping are highlights of Muslim Quarter. Make a stop by Great Mosque of Xi'an or Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zhonglou Station to get around town.
Beilin
Beilin is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongningmen Station or Nanshaomen Station to explore sights like Xi'an Bell Tower.
Yanta Qu
You might enjoy the historic sites while in Yanta Qu. Shaanxi History Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Wei 1-jie Station or Xiaozhai Station to see more of the city.
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Popular places to visit
Terracotta Army
Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.
Xi'an Bell Tower
From the top of one of the most impressive and historic bell towers in China admire stunning views of the historic center of Xi’an.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Admire engravings and statues as you ascend the twirling staircase of this tower for a panoramic view of the city of Xi’an.
Xi'an City Walls
Relish the Chinese style of the elegant moat, towers and historic walls of one of the world’s largest military defence systems.
Great Mosque of Xi'an
See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.
Mount Tai
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tai during your travels in Daiyue. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.
- Terracotta Army
- Xi'an Bell Tower
- Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Xi'an City Walls
- Great Mosque of Xi'an
- Datang Everbright City
- Shaanxi History Museum
- Mount Tai
- Xi'an Jiaotong University
- Drum Tower
- Mount Hua
- Huaqing Hot Spring
- Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
- Luoyang Old Town
- Tang Paradise
- Shaolin Monastery
- Laojun Mountain
- Longmen Grottoes
- Small Wild Goose Pagoda
- Donghai Crystal City
- Wutai Shan
- Xi'an International Studies University
- Shandong University
- Daming Hu
- Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Pingyao City Walls
- Thousand Buddha Mountain
- Daming Lake
- Quancheng Square