Taxi
Taxis can be hailed in Xian's streets and lanes. They are mostly green in color. The flag-down rate of Citroen ZX, Jetta, Santana, and Santana 2000 is 6 Yuan for the first 2 km (about 1.2 miles) and 1.5 Yuan for every additional kilometer (about 0.6 miles). If you take a taxi at night after 11 pm, the flag-down rate will increase to 7 Yuan and then 1.8 Yuan for an extra kilometer. Besides, every waiting time of five minutes adds an additional charge to the passenger fee of one kilometer. The superior taxis, including Hongqi, Zhonghua, Oriental Son and Passat will charge 8 Yuan for the first 2 km and 2.4 Yuan for every extra km. Drivers use the meter in town, but for the longer distance destinations (such as the Terra-cotta Warrior Museum, airport etc) you will need to agree a price prior to departure. It is a good idea to write down your destination in Chinese since taxi drivers in Xian often do not speak English.

Bus
Like most big cities, Xian has a convenient commuter system in the city. The public buses are the main means of daily transportation. Most buses are self-service, so remember to prepare some small change prior to boarding. Usually the ticket charge is 1 - 2 Yuan per person. There are also many mini-buses, with the price generally ranging from 0.5 - 4 Yuan according to the distance of the journey. Take good care of your belongings, as pickpockets operate in these areas targeting both residents and tourists alike.

A good bus line for tourists is the No.610 bus. It starts at the railway station and travels past famous spots such as the Revolution Park,Bell Tower , Drum Tower , Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Daxingshan Temple, Shaanxi Provincial History Museum ,and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Paradise ,Qujiang Ocean World. The price of a ticket is 1 Yuan per person, and the bus stops near the main entrances of these tourist spots. U-5 is another important line for tourists. It runs between railway station and Terra Cotta Warriors, Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang is a pass-by stop (5 Yuan for one way and 8 Yuan for round-trip ticket).

Consulting Telephone for Taking City-bus: 9600138
Tips: The information charge is CNY 0.8 per minute.

Complaint Hotline for City-bus: 9600135 or 029-84629427
Tips: Remember the bus number when you ask for complaint and explain the reason.

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