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.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

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.

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