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Xi'an Transportation-By Bus
The highway transportation to Xian extends in all direction. Long-distance buses commute between Xian and many large cities, covering 18 provinces and over 300 cities and counties. The Xian long-distance bus line terminal, which has been ranked as the highest class station in the whole nation, lies to the southwest of the railway station. People usually buy bus tickets on the same day of travel. Generally speaking, though the price is much more economical, foreigners are not encouraged to take the long-distance busses due to general hardship and fatigue. If at all possible, the plane and train are better choices.
The centre of Xian is of greatest interest to tourists and is easy to negotiate on foot,as a number of important monuments and attractions are located in a relatively small and compact area. For other city attractions that are a bit farther field, there are buses running frequently as well as smaller and more crowded minibuses. Taxis are plentiful in the centre, but it is important to be sure that the meter is switched on. Hiring a bicycle is also possibility, but you are advised that the traffic can be very heavy on the city’s busy streets.
