Xian Tips and FAQs

1.What is the weather like in Xian and when is the best time to travel there?
Xian is located in a warm temperate zone and has continental and monsoon climate. It has distinctive four seasons and quite diverse weather year around. Winter is usually cold, and summer is usually hot. So the best time to travel to Xian is spring and fall.

2.What should I take along with while traveling to Xian?
It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes. You will undoubtedly being doing a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are a must. Sunscreen is recommended, as well as carrying bottled water with you. If you are photography lover, do not forget your camera, film and batteries, or you will never forgive yourself.

3.What kind of vehicles is available for getting around in Xian?
In Xian, there are many options for getting around, such as taxis, buses, minibuses, pedicabs and of course by your private car.

4.What are accommodations like?
There are many star rated hotels in Xian. At the same time, there are a lot of guesthouses available. Although they lack many of the amenities found in star rated hotels, the guesthouses are family run and quite clean.

5.What cuisine options are there in Xian? Are there other options besides only local foods?
The cuisine available in Xian is quite diverse. In Xian, the local food has an almost endless variety, and is far more delicious than anything you can find in a "Chinese" restaurant in the west. We highly suggest you try the foods. We are fairly certain you will love it. There are also many Western restaurants in Xian as well as McDonalds, Pizza Hut, and KFC.

6.What are the currency and the ATM system in Xian like?
Foreign currencies cannot be used directly in Xian, but you can exchange your money at the many Bank of China outlets throughout the province. Most major hotels in Xian will accept major credit cards. Your hotels also can change money for you and ATMs are easy to find.

7.Will there be problems with the language barrier?
Visitors to Yunnan do not need to worry about the language barrier. Each visitor will have an English-speaking tour guide, and most of the staff in the star rated hotels can speak English.

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