{"id":4150,"date":"2023-06-03T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T23:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=4150"},"modified":"2023-06-03T21:18:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T13:18:22","slug":"xian-city-layout-a-grid-pattern-layout-of-xian-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/shaanxi-travel\/xian-travel\/xian-city-layout-a-grid-pattern-layout-of-xian-city","title":{"rendered":"Xi’an City Layout (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your independent Xian Tour<\/a>? Knowing some basic knowledge about the city layout of Xian is very useful preparing for your own self-guided trip to Xian. Hope this quick guide can assist you to facilitate dreamy Xian tour<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Layout of Xi’an City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The outline of Xian city centre is based on a grid pattern centrally denoted by the imposing Bell Tower<\/a> (\u949f\u697c), which overlooks four main streets in the downtown of Xian listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nan Dajie (South Street \u2013 \u5357\u5927\u8857);<\/strong>
Bei Dajie (North Street \u2013 \u5317\u5927\u8857);<\/strong>
Dong Dajie (East Street \u2013 \u4e1c\u5927\u8857);<\/strong>
Xi Dajie (West Street \u2013 \u897f\u5927\u8857). <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Xian City Layout Map<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Xian Railway Station<\/a> is located outside the northeast corner of Xian city wall. Xian North Railway Station<\/a> is 12km north of Bell Tower<\/a>; Xian Airport is located 40km northwest of Xian city centre. Terracotta Warriors Museum is located 30km to the east of Xian city centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bell Tower<\/span><\/strong> ( the Heart of Xi’an)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Ming Dynasty (1368 \u2013 16440), each city had a bell tower and drum tower. Xian was no exception. This 36-meter high Bell Tower in Xian is the largest and best preserved in China. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xian Bell Tower<\/a> stands in the centre of Xian city proper from which, four main avenues are laid out \u2013 East, West, South and North. The four main avenues meets four main gates of Xian\u2019s Ming City Wall accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bell Tower is located in the centre of Xian linked to four main avenues.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Bell Tower is located in the center of Xian linked to four main avenues.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Ascending the Bell Tower<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ascending the bell tower<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Big Bell<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Big Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The tower has three layers of eaves but only two stories. In the hall of the second floor, a Ming music performance is held at a fixed hour everyday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Avenue ( South Street)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Standing on the second floor of Xian Bell Tower, I\u2019m looking at the South Avenue to the south of the Bell Tower. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The South Avenue is the shortest avenues of the four with its southern tip meets the South Gate of Xian City Wall<\/a>. The South Avenue is lined with high end and upstart shopping malls.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The South Gate of Xian City Wall \uff08the southern tip of Xian South Avenue\uff09<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The South Avenue, the shortest avenues of the four<\/p>\n\n\n

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The South Avenue, the shortest avenues of the four<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The trendy South Avenue<\/p>\n\n\n

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The trendy South Avenue<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The South Avenue<\/p>\n\n\n

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The South Avenue<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

West Avenue (West Street)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The West Avenue is a renovated Tang Dynasty style street. The West Avenue is brightly illuminated after dark with stunning views. To the north of the West Avenue is located Drum Tower in Xian. To the north of the drum tower is Xi’an Muslim Quarter<\/a> and the Great Mosque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the west of the Bell Tower and north of the West Avenue is a city center park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North of the park is located some time-honoured restaurants such as De Fa Zhang famous for Jiaozi. To the west of the park and the Bell Tower is the Drum Tower in Xian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North of the Drum Tower is the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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North of the Drum Tower is the Muslim Quarters and the Great Mosque.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The West Street in a Tang Dynasty architecture style.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The West Street in a Tang Dynasty architecture style.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The West Avenue<\/p>\n\n\n

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The West Avenue \u897f\u5927\u8857<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The West Avenue 1<\/p>\n\n\n

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The West Avenue 1<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

East Avenue (East Street)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The East Avenue is a faded commercial street which once used to the most visited shopping street in Xian. Now its position has been taken place by the South Avenue and West Avenue. The outed East Avenue The East Avenue with a bit shabby and run-down<\/p>\n\n\n

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he East Avenue with a bit shabby<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

North Avenue (North Street)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The North Avenue is the least commercial street of the four streets.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The North Avenue is the least commercial street of the four streets<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

To the northwest of the Bell Tower, there is Starbucks Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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To the northwest of the Bell Tower, there is Starbucks C<\/a>o<\/a>ffee<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Most of the attractions can be found close to the Bell Tower like Drum Tower, Great Mosque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some of the city sights, such as the Army of Terracotta Warriors, Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, and Big Goose Pagoda are located south of the city wall. The Terracotta Warriors is located about 30km east of Xian downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xian Drum Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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In the hall of the second floor, a Ming music performance is held at a fixed time everyday<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Tip: Hassle-free Xi’an Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for Xian guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xian Tour<\/a>
Xian Day Tour<\/a>
Xian Tour Packages<\/a>
Beijing Xian Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Beijing Xian High Speed Train Experience<\/a>
Best Time to Visit Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in Two Days?<\/a>
Xian Airport Transportation<\/a>
Xian Railway Station Transportation<\/a>
Xian Taxi: Xian Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Xian City Layout<\/a>
Xian\u2019s Top 7 Iconic Landmarks<\/a>
Where to Stay in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Xian<\/a>
Top Things to Do for Kids in Xian<\/a>
How Visit Terracotta Army<\/a>
How to Visit Xian on a Budget<\/a>
The Starbucks in Xian<\/a>
Top Markets in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Best Restaurants in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Souvenirs in Xian<\/a>
Xian Tourist Traps, Xian Tourist Scams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Visiting Muslim Quarter in Xian<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Xian City Wall<\/a>
The Ramparts of Quebec City and Xian City<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Shaanxi History Museum<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Xian Bell Tower<\/a>
How to Visit Daming Palace National Heritage Park<\/a>
Top 10 Photography Spots in Xian<\/a>
The Night View of Great Tang All Day Mall<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Hanyang Tombs Xian<\/a>
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show in Xian<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Big Wild Goose Pagoda<\/a>
Yaodong Cave Dwellings in Xian<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Huaqing Hot Springs in Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Mount Huashan<\/a>
Mt.Huashan Snow Scenes Photos<\/a>
How to visit Xiyue Temple<\/a>
Top 10 Hostels in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Xian Luxury & Boutique Hotels<\/a>
Xi\u2019an: An Exotic City with an Undeniable Historical Depth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See Autumn Leaves around Xian<\/a>
Muslim Streets in Muslim Quarter in Xian<\/a>
Hua Jue Xiang, Huajue Lane at Xian Muslim Quarter<\/a>
The Night View of Great Tang All Day Mall<\/a>
Xian City Wall Night View<\/a>
What to do in Xian after dark<\/a>
Xian\u2019s Best Street Food<\/a>
Xian Muslim Quarter Exotic Food<\/a>
Xian Bar Street<\/a>
Spring Festival Lantern Exhibit in Xian<\/a>
Xian T<\/a>e<\/a>rracotta Army Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Visit Maijishan Grottoes from Xian by Train<\/a>
How to Visit Hukou Waterfall<\/a>
How to Visit Huangdi Mausoleum<\/a>
Xian Lhasa Flight Experience (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Beijing Xian Flight Experience<\/a>
Datong Xian High Speed Train<\/a>
Reviews on Beijing Xian Luoyang Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Xian in January (Weather, Wear, & Tips)<\/a>
Visit Xian in February<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in March<\/a>
Visit Xian in October<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in November<\/a>
Visit Xian in December<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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