Xi'an events & things to do in November 2026
Start with Bell Tower, Drum Tower, plus Huaqing Palace. November in Xi'an averages 13°C / 55°F highs, 3°C / 37°F nights, and about 6 rainy days.
Expect 13°C/55°F days and about 6 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- Bell Tower★ 4.5 · 662 reviewsThe central tower marks the crossing of the old city axes and gives views toward the Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter, and four main streets.
- Drum TowerThe tower west of the Bell Tower sits beside the Muslim Quarter entrance and is one of the core old-city landmarks.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Xi'an in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
55°F / 37°F
12.6°C / 2.8°C
RainPrecipitation
6d
1.2in · 30mm
LightDaylight
10.2h
November is dry and crisp, good for museums, Muslim Quarter, and Lintong trips.
About Xi'an
City overview
Xi'an is the Shaanxi capital where the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter, Ming city wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Lintong terracotta sites compress several Chinese capitals into one travel base. The city works best as a split between the walled center, Qujiang temple zone, South Gate calligraphy lanes, and the east-side Qin dynasty day trip.
Food & drink
Xi'an food is wheat-heavy: biangbiang noodles are wide, hand-pulled ribbons, roujiamo packs chopped stewed meat into flatbread, and yangrou paomo starts with bread torn into mutton broth. Muslim Quarter lanes, Huimin Street, Yongxingfang, South Gate snack streets, and old-city noodle shops add liangpi cold noodles, suantang dumplings, persimmon cakes, hulatang, and lamb skewers.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Huaqing Palace
- 2Daming Palace National Heritage Park
- 3Muslim Quarter and Huimin Street
- 4Army of Terracotta Warriors and Horses
- 5Great Mosque of Xi’an
- 6Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- 7Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi’an Museum
- 8Shaanxi History Museum
1Huaqing Palace
4.4★ · 52outdoorThe hot-spring palace at Mount Li near Lintong is commonly paired with the Terracotta Army on an east-side excursion.
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2Daming Palace National Heritage Park
4★ · 128outdoorThe large archaeological park north of the old city marks the Tang imperial palace grounds with gates, foundations, and museum displays.
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3Muslim Quarter and Huimin Street
4.1★ · 7outdoorThe lanes west of the Drum Tower mix mosques, snack stalls, souvenir shops, lamb skewers, flatbreads, sweets, and dense evening crowds.
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- 4Army of Terracotta Warriors and Horses
- 5Great Mosque of Xi’an
- 6Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Neighborhoods
1Bell Tower and Luomashi
The center is commercial and historic, with the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, malls, hotels, metro transfers, and quick access to every gate.
2Muslim Quarter
The quarter is food-heavy and crowded, with the Great Mosque, Huimin Street, snack lanes, butcher shops, sweets, and evening movement.
3South Gate and Shuyuanmen
The South Gate area has wall access, calligraphy street, hostels, bars, small museums, and the most atmospheric old-city walks.
Day trips
40km / 1h by car or metro-plus-bus from central Xi’an
Terracotta Army and Qin Shihuang Mausoleum
The archaeological district needs a half day at minimum and pairs naturally with Huaqing Palace or Mount Li.
120km / 40min by high-speed rail to Huashan North plus shuttle
Mount Hua
The steep Taoist mountain has cable cars, plank-path routes, temples, and long queues during holidays.
120km / 2h by car from Xi’an
Famen Temple
The Buddhist temple complex west of the city is tied to relic veneration and makes a long heritage day outside the main Qin-Tang route.
Getting around
Xi'an Metro covers the airport, North Railway Station, Bell Tower, South Gate, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and many outer districts, with QR tickets and local cards at stations. The walled center is walkable, but Terracotta Army days need car, tour bus, or metro-and-bus planning.
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Common questions about Xi'an in November
- What to pack for Xi'an in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Xi'an checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 13°C / 55°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 3°C / 37°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 6 days.
- How many days do you need in Xi'an
- 4 days covers the main Xi'an highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Xi'an worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in Xi'an averages 13°C / 55°F highs, 3°C / 37°F nights, and about 6 rainy days.
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