The 10 Best Day Trips from Xi’an
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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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.
Built from 10 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Xi’an
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Weinan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-east of Xi’an - 2
Xianyang, China
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km north-west of Xi’anKnown for 汉武帝茂陵.
- 3
Shangluo, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Xi’an - 4
Huayin, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Xi’an - 5
Tongchuanshi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north of Xi’an - 6
Yintai, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north of Xi’an - 7
Guozhen, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Xi’an - 8
Lintong, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north-east of Xi’an - 9
Yuxia, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km south-west of Xi’an - 10
Shiquan, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Xi’an
A sample day: Xi’an to Weinan
- 08:30Leave Xi’an
- 09:40Arrive in Weinan (1 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55Walk the centre of Weinan
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Weinan
- 15:40Head back to Xi’an
- 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.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Xi’an?
- For a weekend away from Xi’an, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Shiquan (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Guozhen (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Huayin (110 km, 1 hr 45 min), Shangluo (102 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- 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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