Cities Near Xi’an
Cities near Xi’an, China: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Yuxia, Yanliang, Weinan. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Xi’an, China is Yuxia, about 22 mi (35 km) away — roughly 42 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuxia | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Yanliang | 33 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Weinan | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tongchuanshi | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Huayin | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Guozhen | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ankang | 109 mi / 176 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hancheng | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Yuncheng | 129 mi / 207 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Hanzhong | 137 mi / 220 km | 3 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Xi’an
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Yuxia, Yanliang, Weinan, Tongchuanshi, Huayin. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Xi’an
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Ankang, Hancheng, Yuncheng, Hanzhong. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Xi’an include Yuxia, Yanliang, Weinan, Tongchuanshi, Huayin. The closest is Yuxia, about 22 miles (35 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.