Xian is a city blending ancient culture with the new and gives the visitor a memorable experience of life in the city both as it was long ago and is today. There are numerous types of entertainment here, try as many as those mentioned below if you are looking for places of relaxing.

Xian De Fu Xiang Street
Location: It is on Fen Xiang, Nan Dajie. You can find an archway signifies at the entrance to the lane.

Selections of a dozen of beers including Carlsberg, Heineken, Budweiser or local Tsingtao brands are available here.  Along this lane there are over twenty bars, cafes and teahouses.  Each has a distinct style and an intriguing name such as Roman Holiday, Blue Heart, Captain, Old Tree, etc.

Xian Tang Dynasty Theatre Restaurant
Location: It is located at No. 75 Chang'an Lu.
If you want to enjoy a more traditional Chinese evening, do not forget to watch the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in this theatre. The Dinner Show is regarded as the most progressive and prosperous era in the days of Imperial China and its music and dance symbolize the glory and splendor of Chinese civilization. The Show is sure to be a memorable highlight of your tour. At each performance there are over 100 artists who entertain with a colorful spectacle of dance and music. Here you will enjoy music played on ancient Chinese instruments such as the Pi Pa - a hand plucked string instrument, the Rang, Gu Zheng, Erhu, Yanquin, Dizi, Sheng, Pai Xiao - 24 tone Bronze bell chimes, Suo Na and a group of percussion instruments.  Do not let these names daunt you, you are sure to enjoy their rich and varied sounds and the wonderful music they provide.  The musicians also play the more easily recognized western style instruments, of course.  To complete your Tang Dynasty experience, don't forget to enjoy a Dumpling Dinner.

Bars and Cafes in Xian

Didi's
Location: It is located in Huangcheng W. Rd., Xian
It is popular with local young people, especially on weekends.  Also a favorite spot for foreign students.

1+1 Disco Bar & One plus One
Location: It is located at No 285 Dong Dajie, about a kilometer from the Bell Tower.
The most popular arena with foreigners, the bar is decorated in a trendy style with a hint of 'heavy metal', which is rare in other similar bars in Xian. The lighting and acoustics are up to top class international standards and the venue offers a variety of shows as well as a nice spot to dance and hang out with your friends.

Xian Diwang Club
Location: It is located at Zhuque St., Xian
Tel: 85227569
It is known as Xian’s best club, also the most up-to-date and expensive entertainment spot.

Xian Longdu Disc Club
Location: It is located at Nanyuan Gate, Xian
Tel: 87250342
This is one of the most popular disco bars with the young and hip atmosphere in Xian. The DJ is great, and the ambience and services are good.

Xian Shaanxi Royal nightclub
Location: It is located at Beida St., Xian
Tel: 87266967

Xian New Century International Club
Location: It is located at Dongda Jie, Xian in Xian Hi-Tec Industrial Zone
Tel: 88315566
Its well location makes it one of the most luxury Nightclubs in Xian.

Dizzy Bar
Location: It is located about 100 meters south of the Wei Er Jie street intersection.
The bar is famous for drinking cheap shots on a Sunday night.

World66
Location: It is located at Wei Er Jie Street.

Road West Bar
Location: It is located at the Xi'an Shuyuan International Youth Hostel; 20 meters west of the South Gate on the small road which runs along the Inner wall.  From the railway station, take the 603 Bus to the South Gate Station.
This is a great little bar most suitable when you just need some relaxation and don't want to bother with all of the high-energy clubs in the city.  Also a good place to come in contact with foreigners from all nations.

Real Love
Location: It is located at Nan Erhuan Lu (South 2nd Ring Road), opposite the Province Library.
It is one of the best-known and most popular luxuries KTV in Xian.

Xialudi KTV
Location: It is located at No. 23 Yanta Bei Lu, Xian
It is a venue where young people like to have party.

Chaplins Bar
Location: It is on the first floor of the Bell Tower Hotel.
It is a pleasant place for a quiet drink - features with a full-size snooker table and barmen in bowties, with drinks at Western prices.

Snug Salon Bar
Location: It is just east of the Royal Hotel, slightly tucked back from the road on a side street.
The Bar is run by English-speaking Chinese and has a very Western look.

Cinemas in Xian 

A Pang Gong Cinema
Location: It is close to the Drum Tower at No. 61 Zhubashi Jie.  

Northwest Film City
Location: It is at No.323 Dong Dajie and 500 meters to the east of the Bell Tower.
Cinema tickets in Xian are inexpensive.