01GymJixie Zengya Iron Gym (Hanguang Rd)肌械增压铁馆（含光路旗舰店）Beilin, Hanguang RoadA huge free-weights and machines hall opened in 2025; ask the front desk for a single-visit pass.Map ↗
02GymFlying Tiger CrossFitFlying Tiger CrossFit综合体能训练馆（咸宁店）Xianning Road, near Xingqing Palace ParkXi’an’s first official CrossFit box, at basement level, 313 Xianning Middle Rd, near Xianning Road Metro Exit D; message ahead for drop-ins.Map ↗
03GymYongshi Functional Fitness俑士体能训练馆（省体店）Beilin, by Shaanxi Provincial StadiumA hybrid-training box active in Xi’an’s HYROX scene; book a trial class through its Douyin account or Dianping.Map ↗
04GymRock Lab Climbing Gym攀岩梦工厂Beilin, Heping GateLead, crack and a bouldering floor; day entry from about ¥99, a short walk from Hepingmen Metro Exit B.Map ↗
05GymLeFit (Qujiang Paradise Walk)乐刻运动健身（龙湖曲江天街店）Yanta, QujiangNo contract: buy a single visit (about ¥39) in the LeFit app or WeChat mini program and scan in.Map ↗
06RunQujiang Pool Loop曲江池遗址公园环湖跑YantaA scenic lake loop of about 3–4.5 km; for a longer run, add the roads around neighboring Tang Paradise. Early mornings are quietest.Map ↗
07RunDaming Palace Heritage Park Loop大明宫国家遗址公园环线XinchengAbout 7.5–8 km of rubberized path in the free outer zone; enter near Danfeng Gate at dawn and travel light.Map ↗
08RunCity Moat Ring Park环城公园护城河环线Around the Ming city wallRoughly 14–16 km of shaded path between the wall and the moat; start early at Yongning Gate for easy metro access.Map ↗
09RunXingqing Palace Park Lake Loop兴庆宫公园环湖跑道Beilin, by Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityA free park with a lakeside loop of about 2.5 km, good for easy repeats from 6 to 8am.Map ↗
10RunXi’an Expo Park Loop西安世博园环线（浐灞）Chanba Ecological DistrictA flat Ba River parkland loop of about 5 km past Chang’an Tower; best at sunrise, or after 5pm in summer.Map ↗
11EatLao Sun Jia老孙家Several branches in the old cityA paomo house founded in 1898; order beef or lamb paomo, tear the bread small yourself, and ask for extra meat.Map ↗
12EatLiu Jixiao Cured Beef & Lamb刘纪孝腊牛羊肉（北广济街店）Lianhu, Muslim QuarterBuy cured beef shank by weight and ask for all lean (chun shou); they vacuum-pack it for trains or hikes.Map ↗
13EatLao Bai Jia Shuipen Lamb老白家水盆羊肉Lianhu (76 Beiguangji Street)Clear-broth lamb soup; order extra meat (jia rou), leave the fatty slices and go easy on the bread.Map ↗
14EatChengcheng Chongbin Shuipen Lamb澄城崇斌水盆羊肉（后宰门店）Xincheng, HouzaimenWeibei-style clear soup with thin-sliced lamb, about ¥25; ask for all meat (chun rou) and season with vinegar and garlic.Map ↗
15EatLao Liu Jia Meatball Hulatang老刘家伊味香肉丸糊辣汤Lianhu, DapiyuanBreakfast-only beef meatball and vegetable pepper soup; it sells out around midday, so go early and skip the fried bread.Map ↗
16SeeTerracotta Army秦始皇帝陵博物院（兵马俑）LintongTickets (¥120) are sold online only and booked with your passport, several days ahead; enter at the 8:30 opening.Map ↗
17SeeShaanxi History Museum陕西历史博物馆YantaFree tickets are released 5 days ahead at 17:00 and go fast; a paid special-exhibition ticket gets you in without a reservation.Map ↗
18SeeBig Wild Goose Pagoda大雁塔YantaThe north square is free; the temple and the pagoda climb need tickets. Pair it with a run around nearby Qujiang Pool.Map ↗
19SeeCity Wall Cycling Loop西安城墙骑行Beilin (bikes at South Gate)A 13.7 km loop on top of the wall; entry is ¥54 and a bike ¥45 for 3 hours. Ride on weekdays 9–11am to skip the queues.Map ↗
20SeeMount Hua华山HuayinAbout 35 minutes by high-speed train to Huashan North; hiking from Yuquan Temple to North Peak takes about 4.5 hours.Map ↗
21ShootDatang Everbright City大唐不夜城YantaA pedestrian boulevard; arrive at sunset to shoot the lit Tang-style facades, with Big Wild Goose Pagoda at the north end.Map ↗
22ShootBell Tower西安钟楼City centreShoot from Bell and Drum Tower Square at blue hour, when the tower lights up; use the underpasses to reach each corner.Map ↗
23ShootYongning Gate (South Gate)永宁门（南门）BeilinGo up the wall about 90 minutes before sunset for warm light on the gate tower, then shoot it lit from the moat bridge at blue hour.Map ↗
24ShootXi’an Olympic Sports Center西安奥体中心Baqiao, International Port DistrictFrame the ‘pomegranate flower’ stadium with the Ba River at sunset; check for concerts or matches before you go.Map ↗
25ShootXiyangshi Alley, Muslim Quarter回坊西羊市LianhuAfter 6pm, steam and neon make strong backlit frames; ask vendors before photographing them.Map ↗