Xi'an
capital of Shaanxi Province, China
Live & travel in Xi'an
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 18, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 60%
Embassies & consulates in Xi'an
5 missions from 5 countries
Where to eat in Xi'an
- Wen Xin Jiaozi GuanBudget
123 Xushimiao Street
- Lao Sun JiaBudget
364 Dong Dajie
- Li Ming's Dumpling HouseBudget
Off the main tourist streets in the Beilin District
- YongxingfangMid-range
Shuncheng Lane
- Zhen Er Lao Tan Suan Cai YuMid-range
Dianzizheng St
- Zhen Er Lao Tan Sauerkraut FishMid-range
93 Wenyi N Rd
- TongshengxiangSplurge
雁塔区 北池头二路 1 层 邮政编码: 710061
- Small World CafeMid-range
Huancheng Nanlu Dongduan 90#
- Tabai night marketBudget
Corner of Tabai S. / Jixiang Rd
- Night market 1st of MayBudget
莲湖区 铁塔寺路 与铁塔寺北街十字向北路西侧
- Green Molly Restaurant & PubMid-range
- Delhi DarbarMid-range
Dayanta West Road (雁塔区大唐通易坊东头路北)
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Xi'an · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Xi'an?
The travel guide to Xi'an lists Wen Xin Jiaozi Guan, Lao Sun Jia, Li Ming's Dumpling House, Yongxingfang, and Zhen Er Lao Tan Suan Cai Yu.
Is Xi'an safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates China at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Xi'an?
Roughly $2,150 per month for a remote worker, based on China price levels (48% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Xi'an in November?
In November Xi'an averages a high of 25°C, a low of -9°C and about 27 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Xi'an?
5 diplomatic missions, including Cambodia (Consulate General), Kazakhstan (Consulate General), Malaysia (Consulate General), South Korea (Consulate General), and Thailand (Consulate General).
Cities in China
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.