Timeline
09:30
Enter the Shaanxi Art Museum. Arriving right at opening gives you the best chance to view the paintings and calligraphy in peace before the day visitors arrive.
10:15
Shuyuanmen Antique Paper & Ink
Walk five minutes to Shuyuanmen Antique Paper & Ink. Browse traditional rice paper, ink stones, and calligraphy sets. It is a great place to find a thoughtful, cultural souvenir away from the mass-produced trinkets.
10:30
Head to Huimin Street. This is the best place to buy souvenirs in the city center. Be aware that sellers usually offer very high prices, so expect to negotiate. Even if you bring them down by 50%, they will still make a big profit.
11:00
Finish with a meal at Li Ming's Dumpling House. This tiny, family-run spot is known only to locals. Order the exceptional guotie (potstickers) and baozi (steamed buns) with secret-recipe fillings.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Mondays. Plan your visit for Tuesday through Sunday.
Check before you go
- Shaanxi Art Museum: 09:30-17:00, closed on Mondays
- Shuyuanmen Antique Paper & Ink: 09:30-18:00
- Li Ming's Dumpling House: 11:00-21:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Xi'an (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).