Run Xi'an: A 2-day, 3-night marathon tour of the ancient capital.

【Introduction】: Xi'an, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, is not only a marathon runner's arena, but also a witness to history. Here, every step echoes with history, and every place hides a story. For marathon runners, Xi'an is not just a race, but a cultural journey through time. ⛺【Must-visit places】: 1. **Ancient City Wall**: The most complete ancient city wall in the world, perfect for a leisurely jog to feel the weight of history. 2. **Giant Wild Goose Pagoda**: After a morning run, sit quietly under the pagoda, listen to the morning bell and evening drum, and experience inner peace. 3. **Muslim Street**: The best place to recover after the race, with a variety of delicious food to enjoy. 4. **Shaanxi History Museum**: A window into the ancient civilization of Shaanxi and China, where you can learn while running. 5. **Yongning Gate**: As the south gate of the ancient city of Xi'an, Yongning Gate is one of the starting points of the marathon and a great place to feel the atmosphere of the ancient city. 🏃‍♂️【For runners】: Daming Palace National Heritage Park: 7–8 km, perfect for pre-race warm-up Weiyang Palace National Archaeological Site Park: 10 km, flat and wide trails, but far from the starting point Shuncheng Lane (City Wall): 15 km, please be careful Xi'an Qujiang Pool Heritage Park: 4.4 km, highly recommended, but crowded Tang City Wall Heritage Park: 7–13 km, long and straight greenway, but far away Kunming Pool Qixi Park: 10 km, Xi'an Half Marathon course, flat course, but too far away 🛬【Travel guide】: - **Day 1**: Arrive in Xi'an, check into a hotel near Yongning Gate, and go for a jog on the ancient city wall in the evening to get used to the environment. - **Day 2**: Xi'an Marathon race day, relax in the race relaxation area after the race and enjoy a massage. Note: The finish line of the Xi'an Marathon is far from the city center, so plan your time accordingly. - **Day 3**: If you have time, visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses to experience the wonder of the world, then return to the city center in the afternoon to visit Muslim Street and try some local snacks. 🏨【Accommodation guide】: We recommend staying at a hotel near Yongning Gate, such as the Grand Hyatt Xi'an or the Crowne Plaza Xi'an, which are conveniently located for pre-race warm-up and post-race recovery. 🧡【Tips】: - **Tickets**: Terracotta Warriors and Horses tickets are CNY 120, Ancient City Wall tickets are CNY 54, and Shaanxi History Museum is free but requires advance reservation. - **Transportation**: Xi'an has a well-developed subway and bus system, so we recommend buying a one-day or three-day pass for easy travel. - **Food**: Xi'an's food will not only satisfy your taste buds, but also provide energy for your marathon journey, such as lamb paomo and cold noodles. Xi'an, a city where you can feel history while running, is waiting for you to leave your footprints.