Budget travel in Xi'an | A must-see for college students, 1,000 RMB per person for fun

｜A must-see for college students, 1,000 yuan per person for unlimited play. Dear students, do you want to travel to Xi'an on a budget but are afraid of being scammed? This guide will help you avoid detours and have a great time with little money! 🏠Accommodation: Youth hostels are the first choice as they are cost-effective and you can also meet friends from all over the world. It is recommended to look for it near the Bell Tower and Yongning Gate, as it has convenient transportation and travel. For example, a youth hostel near the bell tower only charges 50-80 yuan per night for a bed. The public area is spacious and comfortable, and you can also exchange travel experiences. 🚗Transportation: Arriving in Xi'an: Book air or train tickets in advance. Spring Airlines and low-cost airlines often have special airfares. If you take a plane, you can take the airport bus to the city center, the fare is about 25 yuan; if you take the train, you can choose Xi'an Station or Xi'an North Station, the transportation is convenient. Travel within the city: Get a Xi'an Metro Card, a 3-day pass costs about 50 yuan and basically covers all major attractions. The bus is also cheap, 1-2 yuan per trip, and you can enjoy the scenery along the way. 🌟Experience process: Day 1: Arrive in Xi'an in the morning, check in to the hostel to store the luggage, then go to the Xi'an City Wall, the ticket is 54 yuan, rent a bicycle (45 yuan per person/2 hours), feel the charm of the ancient city, and overlook the city view; go to the Shaanxi History Museum in the afternoon, make a free reservation in advance through the WeChat official account, follow the explanation app, and immerse yourself in the historical relics; go to Sajin Bridge in the evening, eat "Ma Er Sour Soup Dumplings", which are sour and spicy and appetizing, and the average price per person is 25 yuan for an all-you-can-eat meal. Day 2: In the morning, go to "Meng Tang Pavilion Hanfu Museum", the set meal is 199 yuan, including clothing and makeup, which is very cost-effective; in the afternoon, wear Hanfu to visit the Tang Dynasty City that Never Sleeps, enter the park for free, and immerse yourself in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty; in the evening, eat street snacks, "Zhao Ji Mung Bean Pie", 5 yuan each, sweet and crispy. Day 3: In the morning, check in at Muslim Street. At Jia San Guan Soup Dumpling Restaurant, a basket of dumplings costs about 20 yuan. In the afternoon, visit Gao Family Courtyard, where tickets cost 15 yuan, watch a shadow play, and experience the folk customs of old Xi'an. In the evening, go to the Bell and Drum Tower Square to enjoy the night view for free. 📸Photo check-in: The Arrow Tower of the Xi'an city wall, the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the imitation Tang Dynasty buildings of the Tang City That Never Sleeps are all very photogenic, and any shot of them can turn out to be an ancient style blockbuster. 🍜Food recommendations: Roujiamo: crispy steamed bun with fragrant meat, 10-15 yuan each; Liangpi: smooth and delicious, 8-12 yuan per portion; Mutton soup with steamed bun: fresh and fragrant, 30-50 yuan per bowl; Zenggao: soft, glutinous and sweet, 5-10 yuan per portion. 💡Notes: Book your tickets for attractions in advance on the WeChat official account or official website to avoid delays; Don’t follow the black tour guides when visiting the Terracotta Warriors. You can get the official explanation or rent a guide. Buy souvenirs in regular stores and beware of overcharges; To taste delicious food, go to small shops frequented by locals, the taste is authentic and affordable. 💰Total budget: less than 1,000 yuan per person! Tickets: City Wall 54 yuan + Shaanxi History Museum 0 yuan + Gao Family Courtyard 15 yuan + Bell and Drum Tower Square free = about 70 yuan Food: 3 days is expected to cost around 300 yuan per person Hanfu photo: 199 yuan Accommodation: Choose a youth hostel, about 100 yuan per person for 2 nights Transportation: Take the subway or bus, about 80 yuan for 3 days