What to do in Xi'an when it rains
When the rain sets in, Xi'an sends you happily indoors — world-class museums, galleries, covered markets and warm cafés to wait out the weather.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Shaanxi History Museum 91 Xiao Zhai Dong Lu, Yan Ta Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710064
- Xi'an Museum 72 You Yi Xi Lu, Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710064
- 西安碑林 15 San Xue Jie, Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710001
- 鼓楼博物馆 7W6V+3FG, Bei Yuan Men, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710008
- Shaanxi Art Museum China, Shan Xi Sheng, Xi An Shi, Bei Lin Qu, 长安北路 邮政编码: 710064
- 大唐西市博物馆 118 Lao Dong Nan Lu, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710071
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Fang'Ao Starry Sky Art Museum China, Shan Xi Sheng, Xi An Shi, Lian Hu Qu, 144, 正东方向60米 邮政编码: 710007
- Zhi'ai Art Gallery 7W4V+CFV, Xi Mu Tou Shi, 钟楼商圈 Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710008
- Shaanxi People Painting Institute China, Xi An Shi, Bei Lin Qu, 14层 CN 陕西省 西安市 碑林区 南广济街 67 67号伟业大厦A座 邮政编码: 710008
- Haixia World Art Museum 80 Shu Yuan Men, Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710008
- Luonan Painting&Calligraphy Art Msm 02 Da Ji Chang Xiang, 02, Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710008
- 大芬奇油画行书院门分店 China, Shan Xi Sheng, Xi An Shi, Bei Lin Qu, 南大街书院门大吉昌巷36号 邮政编码: 710008
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Bell Tower of Xi'an 7W5W+QRJ, Beilin, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China, 710007
- 西安城隍庙 7W7V+RPR, Lianhu District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China, 710003
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Kangfu Road Wholesale Market 7XCM+2Q6, Kang Fu Lu, 康复路商圈 Xin Cheng Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710033
- Jianguomen Comprehensive Market 5 Xin Yi Xiang, Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710048
- Ruifeng Fengqing Road Food Wholesale Shopping Mall 13 Feng Qing Lu, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710072
- 菜场 China, Shan Xi Sheng, Xi An Shi, Lian Hu Qu, 白鹭湾 邮政编码: 710002
- Zhuxuanmin Dami Steamed Noodle 7W4W+C4V, Xi Mu Tou Shi, Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710008
- Chongqing Xianmian Alley 7W2P+RFW, Si Fu Jie, 钟楼商圈 Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710008
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Starbucks Coffee China, Shan Xi Sheng, Xi An Shi, Bei Lin Qu, 钟楼商圈 Jie Fang Shi Chang, 6号开元商城B1F 邮政编码: 710004
- Starbucks China, Xi An Shi, Lian Hu Qu, CN 陕西省 西安市 莲湖区 西大街1号钟鼓楼广场 邮政编码: 710002
- Luckin Coffee China, Shan Xi Sheng, Xi An Shi, Bei Lin Qu, 99, He Ping Lu, 99号1层金鑫国际 邮政编码: 710001
- 星巴克钟鼓楼店 China, Shan Xi Sheng, Xi An Shi, Lian Hu Qu, 西大街1号钟鼓楼广场 邮政编码: 710007
- Maan Coffee 7W2X+9Q3, Huan Cheng Nan Lu Dong Duan, 钟楼商圈 Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710068
- Starbucks China, Xi An Shi, Lian Hu Qu, CN 陕西省 西安市 莲湖区 西大街101号百盛购物中心 邮政编码: 710000
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Kaiyuan Shopping Mall 6 Jie Fang Shi Chang, 钟楼商圈 Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710004
- Wanda Plaza Beilin, Xi'An, China, 710055
- Parkson 101 Xi Da Jie, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710008
- Laochenggen G-PARK Commercial Street 7WMC+VM3, Xing Huo Lu, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710082
- Wangfujing Department Store China, Shan Xi Sheng, Xi An Shi, Bei Lin Qu, 南关正街88号 邮政编码: 710068
- Century Ginwa 1 Xi Da Jie, 钟楼商圈 Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710007
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