Xi'an, China
Silk Road capital famous for the Terracotta Army and Muslim Quarter snacks.
Daily budget baseline: $60 USD. Ancient China history and intense street-food nights
How much does a trip to Xi'an cost?
A practical midrange budget for Xi'an is about $60 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $658 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in January, February, and July.
- Daily budget baseline: $60 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$658 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: January, February, and July
- Busiest months: June, August, and October
Sample food prices
- Roujiamo — avg $3.00 USD
- Biangbiang noodles — avg $4.00 USD
- Yangrou paomo — avg $5.00 USD
- Liangpi — avg $3.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Xi'an?
Aim for March, April, May, September, and November if you want the best overall window. January, February, and July usually bring lower trip costs, while June, August, and October draw the biggest crowds.
What are the top things to do in Xi'an?
- Terracotta Army — Emperor Qin’s underground clay warriors outside the city.
- Xi’an City Wall — Ming-era wall you can bike around the old city.
- Muslim Quarter — Night-market streets of lamb skewers and noodles.
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda — Tang-dynasty Buddhist pagoda and plaza.
- Bell Tower — Ming bell tower at the old city’s crossroads.
What's the food and dining like in Xi'an?
Must-try food in Xi'an usually includes Roujiamo, Biangbiang noodles, Yangrou paomo. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Roujiamo — Stewed pork stuffed in a crisp flatbread bun. (avg $3.00)
- Biangbiang noodles — Hand-pulled extra-wide noodles with chili oil. (avg $4.00)
- Yangrou paomo — Lamb stew eaten with torn flatbread pieces. (avg $5.00)
- Liangpi — Cold wheat noodles with chili, vinegar, and gluten. (avg $3.00)