Dragon Boat Festival Xi'an Extreme 72-Hour Itinerary

🎯Day 1: Carb Overload Walk 06:30 Xiaonanmen Morning Market (Lotus Leaf Zenggao + Youcha Mahua) ⬇ 08:30 Beilin Museum (A must-see for calligraphy enthusiasts: "Stone Tablet of Filial Piety") ⬇ 11:00 Climb the Bell Tower for a panoramic view of the city's central axis ⬇ 13:00 Hidden menu at Muslim Quarter (Laowujia Youcha at Dapiyuan / Mahong Stir-fried Pita) ⬇ 15:00 Guangren Temple to photograph the Tibetan Buddhist purple bougainvillea wall (During the Dragon Boat Festival, Guangren Temple distributes large and sweet rice dumplings, so arrive early to queue!) ⬇ 19:00 Yongning Gate for cycling on the city wall 🚴 (Experience the sunset over Chang'an) ⬇ 21:30 Zui Chang'an / Chang'an Food Stalls (Hulu Chicken + Calligraphy Brush Pastry) --- 🎯Day 2: Eastern Epic 07:00 Take Metro Line 9 to Huaqing Palace (Dragon Boat Festival Tang Palace Bathing Orchid Experience) ⬇ 10:30 Terracotta Warriors off-peak strategy (Reverse tour: Pit 2 → Pit 1 → Pit 3) ⬇ 13:30 Qinling Bronze Chariot Museum (Hidden gem with excellent air conditioning) ⬇ 17:00 Lishan Cable Car for sunset views (Fantastic perspective from the Beacon Tower 🎉) ⬇ 20:00 "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" Dragon Boat Festival extra show (Zone B middle seats offer great value 👑) --- 🎯Day 3: Secret Luxury 09:00 Xicang Market (Antique 🐦 market open on Thursdays/Sundays) ⬇ 11:00 Anrenfang Ruins Exhibition Hall (Immersive Tang Dynasty lifestyle aesthetics) ⬇ 14:00 Banpo International Art District (Xi'an's version of 798, featuring massive graffiti walls) ⬇ 16:00 Qujiangchi Ruins Park (Rent Hanfu to capture "fried egg" sunset photos) ⬇ 18:30 Night tour of Tang Paradise (Timed performances within the park 💃, check the official WeChat account for schedules; open until midnight during the Dragon Boat Festival) 🚣 Dragon Boat Festival Exclusives ❶ Dragon Boat Race Experience 🚣 (Hanchangmen section, on-site registration available) ❷ "Shoot the Five Poisons" game at Tang Dynasty City (Win a mugwort sachet upon completion) ❸ Special shadow puppet show at Gao Family Courtyard: "Legend of the White Snake: Dragon Boat Festival Transformation" 🍙 Dragon Boat Festival Delicacies in Xi'an ✔ Honey Cold Rice Dumplings (Laohejia at Sajin Bridge) ✔ Five Poisons Cake (New creation by Demao Crystal Cake) ✔ Green Bean and Hawthorn Stuffed Rice Dumplings (Exclusive to Shan Shisan) ✔ Yellow Osmanthus Thick Wine Ice Drink (Tea Talk collaboration) ⚠️ Pro Tips ① Book tickets for Shaanxi History Museum via the official WeChat account 7 days in advance; tickets are released at 10:00, 11:00, 18:00, and 19:00 daily ② Fewer visitors enter the Terracotta Warriors after 16:00, but ticket sales end at 17:00 ③ Wear black and white plain colors for the best photos at Guangren Temple's red walls --- For car rentals, ticket bookings, guided tours, and other travel services, click the link at the end of the article to consult customer service 💁