Xi'an Travel Forum

Hi, is anyone know if there is bus to be taken from the Hua Shan train station to Hua Shan? If there is, what is the bus line number? Please give me some detail about this route. Can I store my luggages at the Hua Shan visitor center? Thanks.

Besides, if I want to take bus from Xian to Hua Shan, what is the bus number? Where can I take this bus from?

Thanks a lot.

Hi, is anyone know if there is public buses going from Xian to Mao Ling, Qian Ling and Zhao Ling? If there is, what is the bus number and where can I board the bus? Thanks.

I understand that there are few websites that I can use to book a flight from Xian to Guilin but I have been told that I can find better deals if I book my flights through the local travel agents when in Xian myself. Is that true?

Can people share their experience?
What’s the typical lead time needed to book a flight in early November?

Thanks in advance.

We're staying at the Gaosu Shenzhou Hotel as part of a tour. How far is it to the Tang Dynasty show, would we need a taxi, and about how much would it cost. Are the taxi's running after the show so we can get back to our hotel?
I believe there are two places to enjoy Tang Dynasty show, One is in Shaanxi Grand opera house, the other one is in Tangyuegong, which would be our best choice from where we are staying?

Hi. Can anyone provide an estimate of the train ride from Xi'an to Beijing. How about Yangshou to Xi'an? Thanks!

My wife and me are travelling to XIAN april 2008.
We will like to hire an english speaking guide.Could you recommend us a local guide and a 3 to 4 stars hotel.
Thank You

How much would it cost us for a private taxi for a day-trip to Huashan from Xian? We are four students in our group so wondering if it'd be reasonable enough to just do a cab instead of taking the bus or train. Any idea?
Thank in advance

Need a recommendation from fellow travelers. Given a choice, which of these will you recommend in Xi'an - Sheraton or Hyatt?

Room cost is not a factor as I will be using Hotel Points for whichever one I decide to go for. However, recommendations on location, level of service, accessibility are indeed something that would help me make the choice.

Thanks in advance.

I will be in Xian on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5.
Can anyone recommend a driver or a guide for my stay?
Any idea what a driver charges for the day?

Thanks in advance!!

I see many photos taken inside the building area with the Terra Cotta Warriors. I have also heard that taking photos may be prohibited (although one photo said this restriction has been eliminated).

What risk do I run in taking photos of the Warriors? Will guards just chew me out, or might they take my camera? What measures should I take to ensure I leave with both my camera and pictures?

hey would n.oone know what the price range is too see the terracotta army?? and what would be the best year to visit? What are the opening hours? and what is there too see and do?

I will be in Xian for a week on business and among the places I want to visit is the old Han capital. However, I find no tours that list this as a destination. I've read articles about the wonderful archeological work happening there and would like to know if there is any organized access for tour groups.
Thanks!

TOURING WITH CHINA SPREE IN SEPT. ANYONE STAY AT XIAN GOLDSTONE HOTEL IS IT CLOSE TO MARKETS ETC. IS IT A FAIRLY NICE HOTEL? THANKS FOR ANY INFO

TOURING WITH CHINA SPREE IN SEPT. ANYONE STAY AT BEIJING METROPARK HOTEL? IS IT CLOSE TO MARKETS ETC. IS IT A FAIRLY NICE HOTEL? THANKSFOR ANY INFO

Will be staying at Jinshi Int. Hotel 398 Eastern Section 2th Ring Rd. Need laundry service Sept. 9th. Any suggestions.

Hi, I am visiting Xian during August 2007 for 3-4 days and also want to visit places around. Could someone be my guide or help find a local guide during this visit. Thanks

Hi I will be in Xian late aguaut and staying at
Royal Garden Hotel (Xi’an)
334 East Street,
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province
Are there any shopping markets around the hotel? What type?
Thankyou

What is the best way to travel from Xi'an to Guangzhou, we haven't got a lot of time, is there a direct flight from Xi'an. Thank you

I'll be arriving in Xi'an on the 7th (early morning around 6.45) and leaving on the 10th in the afternoon. Now my friend has everything organised on the 8th, 9th and 10th, which includes going to see the main sights in Xi'an. As she will only be arriving in the evening on the 7th, I'm looking for something to do on my own that day (don't mind arriving very late that evening). I'm especially interested in natural sceneries, wildlife and hiking. I hope someone can gove me some nice suggestions, including how to go there and to get back. Thanks a lot!!

My partner and I are in Xi'an on business for a week. We know the sights to see and things to do.
What we need help with is good restaurants to take business colleagues to and also somewhere where we can buy some good white wine, perhaps Chillean, South African or, of course, Australian.
Can anyone help, please?

is it safe? Because I plan to take the midnight train (12 midnight) to luoyang. i want to save time, so I plan to take maybe a train from xi'an that is scheduled around 12 midnight to 1am, and then arriving luoyang early morning so I can explore luoyang already. I'm travelling alone, and I'm a girl, so I don't know if it's safe or not.

Are they open 24 hours? Because I'm arriving in Xian around 6:30 am, and I plan to buy train ticket to Luoyang as soon as I arrive there. But I don't know if the office is open that time already.

How much will it costs? Just the cheapest one. My original plan was to take the train but they said it's really hard, so I have no choice but to take the plane. But I want to know first how much it usually costs if I take the plane?

1) Where is Wild Goose PAgoda? Is it the same as little goose pagoda or big goose pagoda or is this a different one?

2) the Tang Dynasty Show, is it in Tang Dynasty Arts museum? What is the show all about? How much is the entrance fee?

3) Where is the entrance of the city wall?

4) the history museumis the Shaanxi History Museum, right?


Is it worth going here:
1) Grand Buddha Temple
2) Banpo NEolithic Village
3) Temple of 8 immortals

Also, how much do you guys think is the perfect budget for Xian for may 3-4 days, excluding the train ticket? Is 2500RMB enough? I'm only staying in a backpacker's hostel so it'll be cheaper

Hi all,

I'm taking a tour of the silk road starting from Beijing. Is it more advisable to take a train or flight into Xian? My main concern is 1) SAFETY 2) COST. Thanks! :)

Peggy

I will be in Xi'an the end of May for a few days. I would like to hike Mt Huashan beginning at night to arrive at the top for sunrise. Eventhough I have experience climbing I would prefer not to hike at night on my own. Is it possible to hire an english speaking climbing guide?
This is my first time posting on VT - I hope I get some good suggestions!

We are in Beijing now and heard that there are now sand storms in Xi'an. Is that true? It so, how bad?

I booked this hotel solely based on the fact that the airport shuttle bus having a stop in front on this hotel.

Anyone has stayed there recently?

1. How was your stay in this hotel?
2. How is the surrounding environs?
3. Does the Eastern Route or Western Route tourist buses stops at this hotel?

Cheers!

I can only get so much from reading guide books and the internet.
Being there is so much better.

What are the must things to see and do in and around Xi'an and about how much time is required without being rushed?

What are some other recommend things to see and do should I have more time?

Has anyone stayed at this hotel and what did you think of it? How is the location, condition of rooms,comfort of beds and breakfast buffet? Thanks Dave