Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Shaanxi March 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Shaanxi ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shaanxi Types of activities Where to stay [Shaanxi travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Shaanxi.dx6048435) ![Drum Tower which includes a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100552/75d6ebcb-68ac-4e16-98c0-b421b3892bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Terracota Army featuring heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100496/82d4b5ff-e0af-4bbd-87c1-630eabf673c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Xi\'an showing flowers, a bridge and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3163/04acd464-19e6-4cdc-8397-ed1359d9ea5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Xi\'an showing signage and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3163/73850f54-6c75-41e6-9a87-548b6a69af1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Xi\'an featuring a city as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3163/1ae110ea-4822-4d0e-989c-1b8c892557f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6048435) ## What to do in Shaanxi --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Shaanxi ![Terracota Army featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100496/2f7ec758-f160-4435-a36f-ea6ea1e7d63a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Terracotta Army 4.5/5(16 reviews) Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife. [](https://expedia.ca/Terracotta-Army-Lintong-District.d6100496.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bell Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100476/4775e4aa-4968-4838-98fe-a71fb9c3b018.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xi'an Bell Tower 4.5/5(14 reviews) You can browse the exhibits at Xi'an Bell Tower, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Xian-Bell-Tower-Xian.d6100476.Vacation-Attraction) ![Giant Wild Goose Pagoda featuring a garden and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100486/e309cbf1-9070-48d1-880c-89e1a5e1ac67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Giant Wild Goose Pagoda 4.5/5(10 reviews) Admire engravings and statues as you ascend the twirling staircase of this tower for a panoramic view of the city of Xi’an. [](https://expedia.ca/Giant-Wild-Goose-Pagoda-Yanta-Qu.d6100486.Vacation-Attraction) ![Xi\'an City Walls featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100492/2716e8a2-6add-4f18-b656-a40f462f2422.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xi'an City Walls 4.5/5(7 reviews) Relish the Chinese style of the elegant moat, towers and historic walls of one of the world’s largest military defence systems. [](https://expedia.ca/Xian-City-Walls-Xian-City-Center.d6100492.Vacation-Attraction) ![Great Mosque of Xi\'an which includes a mosque and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100480/0fc04c3d-7eff-438e-9c01-1435b8aae6a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Mosque of Xi'an 3.5/5(3 reviews) See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings. [](https://expedia.ca/Great-Mosque-Of-Xian-Xian-City-Center.d6100480.Vacation-Attraction) ![Xi'an University has beautiful gardens and small pagodas surrounded by water or grass/flowers. At night, the city lights shine bright to create a hall around this one. #pagodas #china #travel #xian #blackandwhite](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3163/bd42d2bf-66ec-4ac5-a62f-c58e7dc58432.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xi'an Jiaotong University Explore the campus of Xi'an Jiaotong University during your visit to Xi'an. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Xian-Jiaotong-University-Xian.d6100498.Vacation-Attraction) #### Datang Everbright City You can search for that perfect souvenir at Datang Everbright City during your visit to Xi'an. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Datang-Everbright-City-Yanta-Qu.d810270183474536448.Vacation-Attraction) #### Drum Tower 4.5/5(10 reviews) After visiting Drum Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Xi'an. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Drum-Tower-Beilin.d6100478.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mount Hua Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Hua during your travels in Huayin. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Hua-Huayin.d6100514.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Shaanxi ![Bell Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100476/6fd3cf20-52e8-4757-bb75-99d96d1e7f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Xi’an City Center 4.5/5(28 area reviews) Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Xi’an City Center. Top attractions like Xi'an Wall Yongningmen (North Gate) and Xi'an Bell Tower are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yongningmen Station or Zhonglou Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Xian-Xian-City-Center.dx3000663930) ![Nice parc around of the pagoda . ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3163/eff605a4-b747-4b5f-804a-461c68700c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Xian-Yanta-Qu.dx3000725864) ![Xi´An Bell Tower, China.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3163/776eab2e-4301-49b0-9c51-fed987ce806d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zhonglou Shangquan If you're spending time in Zhonglou Shangquan, check out sights like Xi'an Bell Tower or Yisu Grand Theater and hop on the metro to see more the city at Zhonglou Station or Beidajie Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Xian-Zhonglou-Shangquan.dx553248635976396897) ![Xi\'an](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921549654/85acfa1f-cc17-4139-a83a-40c91f3ce331.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Muslim Quarter Unique features of Muslim Quarter include the historic sites and shopping. Make a stop by Xi'an City Walls or Ancient Folk House while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Xian-Muslim-Quarter.dx553248635921549654) ![Xi´An Bell Tower, China.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3163/776eab2e-4301-49b0-9c51-fed987ce806d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beilin 4/5(3 area reviews) 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 Wall Yongningmen (North Gate). [](https://expedia.ca/Xian-Beilin.dx3000663933) ![Giant Wild Goose Pagoda featuring a garden and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100486/e309cbf1-9070-48d1-880c-89e1a5e1ac67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Qujiang New District Discover Qujiang New District, memorable for its gardens. Popular attractions in Qujiang New District include Tang Paradise and Datang Everbright City, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Huizhan Zhongxin Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Xian-Qujiang-New-District.dx6226395) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Shaanxi ![panorama view of chongqing city at night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140323/37922d95-b2d2-4170-a8b5-98fdbddcf24e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chongqing ![North of Shanxi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1151/0b4d11b8-073f-4212-8179-87c45c8a77b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yan'an ![Drum Tower which includes a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100552/75d6ebcb-68ac-4e16-98c0-b421b3892bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Xi'an ![Sunset Aba II 阿坝藏族羌族自治州 Ngawa Tibetan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000366263/88c6c1f9-deb4-4144-8a64-c6bebab04671.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bazhong ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app