Timeline
07:20
Grab a bowl of fresh jiaozi (Chinese dumplings) to keep warm. There is no menu, but the supplies are endless. The kitchen is open and ready for an early start.
07:40
General Yang Hucheng's Zhiyuan Villa
Walk the short distance to General Yang Hucheng's Zhiyuan Villa. You will be standing in the courtyard just as the sun breaks the horizon on the west side, casting long shadows across the heritage grounds.
08:20
Head to DR. AND HIS BEEF NDDDLES for a hot, late-breakfast bowl of noodles. The place is open 24/7, so you can stop here anytime to warm up after the cold morning air.
Local tip
The villa opens at 09:00, but you do not need to enter to appreciate the exterior architecture during sunrise. The grounds are accessible for the view.
Check before you go
- The villa is closed on Mondays. Plan your visit on a Tuesday or later in the week.
- Wen Xin Jiaozi Guan has no published hours, but as a popular local spot, it is likely open early. DR. AND HIS BEEF NDDDLES is open 24/7 if you need a guaranteed hot meal.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Xi'an (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).