Xi'an Transport

Transport

Pretty easy to navigate since the Bell Tower is a stately traditional building that marks the geographical center of the ancient capital. From this important landmark extend East, South, West and North Streets, connecting the Tower to the East, South, West and North Gates of the old city wall of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).

Buses are frequent and go most places which you could wish to go to.

The train station is just outside the city walls and is just a short taxi or bus ride from the centre.

A public bus 306 goes to the Terracotta warriors (check bus number though in case this changes with your hotel/hostel/guide book). The stop is just outside the train station on the East side with a China Post behind it. It is NOT that clearly marked considering the famous landmark at the end of it and is shared with another bus route. 

Once on the bus it is about a 40min ride to the Warriors and you will know when to get off...it is a big carpark with lots of coaches etc.

However - a note of warning -  touts will try and get you on a private bus telling you that it is the 306. The real bus will have locals as well as other tourists on it and it will LOOK like a public bus. Just watch out. Tickets were about 7Y at time of writing.