Xi'an airport to the old city: a cautious transit day
- Estimated duration
- 8-10 hours outside the airport
- Estimated walking
- 4 km
- Estimated budget
- CNY 120-280
Set up payment before leaving the airport
西安咸阳国际机场
If you need help with cash, card or mobile payment, ask the current arrivals information desk where payment assistance is available before starting the city trip.
Follow signs for Metro Line 14
地铁14号线
Line 14 connects the airport side of the network with Xi'an North Railway Station. Use the live station map or ask staff for the current route onward to Bell Tower or Yongningmen.
Keep the visit inside the old city
钟楼 / 永宁门
Choose either the Bell and Drum Towers area or a short City Wall visit. Do not add the Terracotta Warriors to an airport transit day.
Return with a generous airport buffer
返回西安咸阳国际机场
Reverse the metro route while it still feels comfortable. Recheck your departure terminal and airline deadline before leaving the old city.