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XI'AN CHINA First Impressions: Better Than Beijing?

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm blown away by China so far. Every place we go just even going by the train all the giant cities I never knew existed just will change your perspective.

Well worth it. I really enjoy this more than Beijing so far. Beijing was just too busy.

It's a really cool vibe. A lot of food, a lot of vendors, outdoor vendors, locals, tourists, tourists from other parts of China.

The hotel's in a perfect location. The town is bustling and busy. So much fun.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use Trip.com to book train tickets in China.
Bring your passport as your ticket for high-speed trains.
Use Google Translate or Google Lens for navigating and reading menus.
When booking hotels in China, ensure the room has a window.
Give yourself plenty of time at train stations for security and walking to your platform.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting on high-speed trainUse Trip.com, bring passport as ticket, and allow plenty of time.
Language barriersUse Google Translate or Google Lens for signs and menus.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Xi'an worth the hype compared to Beijing?
QWhat are the first impressions of Xi'an?
QHow easy is it to travel by high-speed train in China?

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Beijing1½ Sad Bacon
Xi'an4 Happy Bacon
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XI'AN CHINA First Impressions: Better Than Beijing? That is exactly what we wanted to find out on our very first day exploring China’s ancient capital! Is Xi’an actually worth the hype, or does it fall short of cities like Beijing or Shanghai? Our first 24 hours here absolutely shocked us. In this Xi'an China travel vlog, we hit the ground running to give you our raw, honest first impressions of this massive historic city. We explore the iconic central landmarks, checking out the gorgeous architecture of the Bell Tower of Xi'an and the Drum Tower, before diving headfirst into the famous Xi'an Muslim Quarter street food scene. From tasting local legendary street food like Biangbiang noodles and Roujiamo (the famous Chinese burger) to wandering the vibrant night markets, Xi'an completely blew us away. Whether you are planning a China travel 2026 itinerary or just curious about what it's like to visit China today, this Xi'an travel guide covers everything you need to know for your first time. Let us know in the comments if you’ve ever been to Xi'an or if it's on your travel bucket list! #ChinaTravel #XianChina #TravelVlog 📌 Planning your Peru trip? Check out our Machu Picchu Guide: https://youtu.be/tsMSqC5QWJM We recommend you also watch the videos from the Hawaii playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7l454j9KBUq-X4mbedC1U-Ou0CZKk-c If you want to see our adventure in Fiji, follow this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7l454j9KBVXIvp5OfaeUd5Ybf9-99_g MSC Euribia Cruise Ship: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7l454j9KBVlI8dEUnmRB6uemgW7NsYf