What were unexpected highlights in Xi’an?

Lifewithmegz highlights the shadow puppet show at Gao Family Mansion and a quiet rooftop tea house near the Bell Tower.

Was the Terracotta Army worth visiting?

She says seeing the life-sized soldiers was worthwhile despite rain and crowds, noting that the army is over 2,000 years old. She sees the soldiers in the rain and notes their different faces and details.

What did she eat in Xi’an?

She ate skewers during her stay and mentions a full meal on the flight from Shanghai as a pleasant surprise. The meal on the flight from Shanghai was another pleasant surprise during the trip.

How did she handle the heat?

She started early, rested in the afternoon and used rooftop cafes to get out of the heat. The city wall bike ride was still hot. She says the early start helped, but the sun still made biking the wall difficult.

What surprised her about the Great Mosque?

She had not planned the visit and was surprised that the mosque, one of China’s oldest, has a distinctly Chinese architectural style.

Xi'an in 4 Days: Terracotta Warriors & Street Food

Name: How to spend 4 days in Xi’an 🇨🇳 | Terracotta Warriors and live shows | This City Is UNDERRATED
Uploaded: 2026-05-03
Duration: 21 min 57 s
Channel: Lifewithmegz
Description: We spent 4 days in Xi’an, one of China’s most historic cities and it surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. From seeing the Terracotta Warriors in person to biking along the ancient city wall, trying endless street food, and exploring hidden spots most tourists miss… this trip was a mix of history,...

How to spend 4 days in Xi’an 🇨🇳 | Terracotta Warriors and live shows | This City Is UNDERRATED

Destination:ChinaProvince:ShaanxiCity:Xi'an

Lifewithmegz2026-05-0321 min

How to spend 4 days in Xi’an 🇨🇳 | Terracotta. This was filmed by Lifewithmegz. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

We spent 4 days in Xi’an, one of China’s most historic cities and it surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. From seeing the Terracotta Warriors in person to biking along the ancient city wall, trying endless street food, and exploring hidden spots most tourists miss… this trip was a mix of history, culture, and chaos (in the best way).

If you’re planning a trip to Xi’an or just curious what it’s really like this is everything I experienced in 5 days. 🇨🇳

* Muslim Quarter street food

* Local experiences & travel tips

* Gao Family Mansion

Whether it’s your first time visiting Xi’an or you’re building your China travel itinerary, this guide will help you make the most of your trip.

--- Lifewithmegz

May 3, 2026, Spring in China

Travel Guides & Tips in this video

Lifewithmegz explores Xi’an over four days, from the Bell Tower and Muslim Quarter to the 600-year-old city wall and Terracotta Army. She finds an unplanned shadow puppet show at Gao Family Mansion, visits the Great Mosque, sees the nighttime display at Datang Ever Bright City and later goes to Huaqing Palace and Shaanxi History Museum. She also visits the Great Mosque, bikes the 600-year-old city wall and sees the Terracotta Army’s three pits before ending at the Shaanxi History Museum. Her days also include a visit to the Great Mosque, a bike ride on the 600-year-old wall, the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace. A final stop at the Shaanxi History Museum helps her connect Xi’an’s history before leaving.

More about the current video:(Published on 2026-05-03)

Old streets and the city wall

Lifewithmegz flies from Shanghai to Xi’an and checks into a hotel overlooking the 600-year-old city wall. She explores the Bell Tower and Muslim Quarter, where she samples skewers and other street food. A visit to Gao Family Mansion brings an unexpected shadow puppet show in a Ming Dynasty courtyard house. She also visits the Great Mosque, one of China’s oldest, and notes that its architecture looks distinctly Chinese.

To avoid the daytime heat, she finds a quiet rooftop tea house overlooking the Bell Tower. Later she attends a Tang Dynasty-inspired dinner show with dancing and costumes. The next morning she bikes along the city wall early, paying 45 RMB for a rental. The temperature reaches 100°F, so she rests during the afternoon before visiting Datang Ever Bright City and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda’s light and fountain show.

Terracotta Army and history museum

The Terracotta Army is a major stop on the third day. Lifewithmegz sees the three pits and the life-sized soldiers, each with different features. It is crowded and rainy, but she describes the scale of the 2,000-year-old army and the ongoing archaeological work as memorable. She then visits Huaqing Palace, an imperial hot-springs site, and hikes through the grounds.

On her final morning, she visits the Shaanxi History Museum to connect the historical sites she has seen during the trip. The four days combine city streets, food, religious architecture, performances and archaeological history. Her itinerary also leaves room for quiet breaks and unplanned discoveries, including the rooftop tea house and shadow puppetry. At Gao Family Mansion, the courtyard and shadow puppet show provide a quiet interlude from the busy market area. The Great Mosque adds another historical stop, and its architecture surprises her. She bikes the 600-year-old city wall at sunrise, paying 45 RMB, then rests before going to Datang Ever Bright City. The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda’s nighttime light and fountain show attracts a large crowd. The following day she visits the Terracotta Army and sees the three pits, each giving a different view of the soldiers and their organization. Rain and crowds affect the visit, but she remains interested in the scale and detail of the figures. Huaqing Palace adds a walk through imperial grounds and hot-springs history. On the final morning, the Shaanxi History Museum helps connect the places she has seen. Her four-day itinerary balances active sightseeing with breaks from the heat.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What were unexpected highlights in Xi’an?: A: Lifewithmegz highlights the shadow puppet show at Gao Family Mansion and a quiet rooftop tea house near the Bell Tower.

Q: Was the Terracotta Army worth visiting?: A: She says seeing the life-sized soldiers was worthwhile despite rain and crowds, noting that the army is over 2,000 years old. She sees the soldiers in the rain and notes their different faces and details.

Q: What did she eat in Xi’an?: A: She ate skewers during her stay and mentions a full meal on the flight from Shanghai as a pleasant surprise. The meal on the flight from Shanghai was another pleasant surprise during the trip.

Q: How did she handle the heat?: A: She started early, rested in the afternoon and used rooftop cafes to get out of the heat. The city wall bike ride was still hot. She says the early start helped, but the sun still made biking the wall difficult.

Q: What surprised her about the Great Mosque?: A: She had not planned the visit and was surprised that the mosque, one of China’s oldest, has a distinctly Chinese architectural style.

Xi'an in 4 Days: Terracotta Warriors & Street Food

4 Days in Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors, City Wall Biking & Street Food Guide

Step into the heart of ancient China with this immersive guide to Xi'an. The Terracotta Warriors are just the beginning—imagine biking ancient city walls, devouring Muslim Quarter street food, and uncovering the secret Gao Family Mansion. This video captures the chaotic charm of a city that's both historic and wildly alive. Whether you're planning a trip or armchair traveling, expect surprises at every turn.

Attractions in this video: Terracotta Army, Muslim Quarter, Bell Tower, Great Mosque Of Xi'an, Gao Family Mansion, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Huaging Palace, Shaanxi History Museum, Datang Ever Bright City, Xi'an City Wall