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Chengdu or Xian?
Both are culture, history and food destinations in Asia.
| Chengdu | Xian | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Cost of a week | mid-priced | mid-priced |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Sep, Oct |
| Warmest month | July, 31°C | July, 31°C |
| Coolest month | January, 10°C | January, 19°C |
| Known for | Chengdu Research Base, Wuhou Shrine, Dufu Thatched Cottage, Kuanzhai Alley | Terracotta Army, City Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Chengdu | Xian |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 19°C |
| Feb | 13°C | 20°C |
| Mar | 19°C | 24°C |
| Apr | 22°C | 26°C |
| May | 26°C | 28°C |
| Jun | 30°C | 30°C |
| Jul | 31°C | 31°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 30°C |
| Sep | 27°C | 30°C |
| Oct | 21°C | 27°C |
| Nov | 17°C | 25°C |
| Dec | 11°C | 20°C |
So which one?
Pick Chengdu if…
It also works in March, when Xian is off-season.
Pick Xian if…
Both are at their best in April, May, September, October.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Chengdu or Xian cheaper?
Chengdu is mid-priced for a week, Xian is mid-priced.
Which is warmer, Chengdu or Xian?
Chengdu peaks at 31°C in July; Xian peaks at 31°C in July.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.