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Free Things to Do in Xian
22 real, notable landmarks in Xian that don't require a ticket to see — ranked by real Wikipedia notability, not a fixed list copied across cities. Xian is in China.
Free landmarks in Xian
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Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
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Daming Palace
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Epang Palace
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Stele Forest
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Shaanxi History Museum
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St. Francis Cathedral of Xi'an
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Tang Paradise
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Xi'an Museum
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Tang West Market Museum
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Tomb of An Jia
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Lingyan Pavilion
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Xian Banpo Museum
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Tomb of Li Shou
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Tomb of Li Dan
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Shaanxi Province Art Museum
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Qujiang Pond Site Park
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Revolution Park
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Xi'an Art Museum
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Real weather data, based on the last 3 years — useful since these are mostly outdoor sights.
January
6° / -4°C
~12mm rain
April
25° / 12°C
~53mm rain
July
34° / 24°C
~128mm rain
October
20° / 11°C
~80mm rain
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FAQs — Free Things to Do in Xian
Yes — most major public landmarks (squares, viewpoints, parks, and the exterior of most monuments) are free to visit. We list 22 of Xian's most notable ones below, ranked by real Wikipedia notability.