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The 10 Best Day Trips from Xi’an

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 10 good day trips from Xi’an, China, led by Weinan, Xianyang, Shangluo. The closest is Xianyang, about 35 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Xi’an at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Weinan60 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Xianyang23 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Shangluo102 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Huayin110 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Tongchuanshi92 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Yintai97 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Guozhen145 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Lintong29 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Yuxia35 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Shiquan150 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Xi’an

  1. 1

    Weinan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-east of Xi’an2 hr 20 min round trip

    Also nearby: Yanliang.

  2. 2

    Xianyang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north-west of Xi’an1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 汉武帝茂陵.

  3. 3

    Shangluo, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Xi’an3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Huayin, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Xi’an3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Tongchuanshi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north of Xi’an2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Yintai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north of Xi’an3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Guozhen, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Xi’an4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Lintong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north-east of Xi’an1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Yuxia, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km south-west of Xi’an1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Shiquan, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Xi’an4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Xi’an to Weinan

A realistic pace for Weinan, 60 km from Xi’an. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Xi’an
  2. 09:40Arrive in Weinan (1 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Walk the centre of Weinan
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Weinan
  6. 15:40Head back to Xi’an
  7. 16:50Home in Xi’an

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Xi’an?
The best day trips from Xi’an are Weinan, Xianyang, Shangluo, Huayin, Tongchuanshi. The closest is Xianyang, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Xi’an?
Xianyang is the closest, 23 km north-west of Xi’an, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Xi’an?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Xi’an: Xianyang (35 min), Lintong (45 min), Yuxia (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Xi’an for a day out?
Weinan is the largest city in day-trip range, 60 km north-east of Xi’an and about 1 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Xi’an?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shiquan at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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