A Relaxing 6 Day 5 Night Early Summer Trip to Xi an

Bordering the Hexi Corridor to the west and China’s vast eastern plains, the Guanzhong Plain has witnessed the rise and fall of countless brilliant civilizations. Visiting this ancient land in early summer, you can truly feel the weight of history beneath your feet.

Day 1: Bell and Drum Towers & Muslim Quarter

Xi’an Bell and Drum Towers

The Bell Tower sits at the absolute center of modern Xi’an, connecting directly to the city wall’s four main gates.

The gate names hold deep meaning: Changle (Everlasting Joy) to the east, Yongning (Everlasting Peace) to the south, Anding (Stability) to the west, and Anyuan (Pacifying the Distant) to the north. Together, their first characters form a wish for eternal peace in Chang’an.

Though the original Tang structures are gone, the current towers d…