AirXianyang International Airport (XIY) is located 50 km (about 31 miles) northwest of downtown Xi’an near Xianyang. Shuttle buses run between the airport and Xi’an for RMB 25. Taxi rides from downtown 
Xi’an costs RMB 100-120. The airport operates 68 domestic flights daily to every major Chinese city. International flights arrive from around Asia and Europe. The Airport Shuttle Bus Line connects the airport to the Melody Hotel near the Bell Tower. You can reach many high-end hotels in the city center via this line, incuding the Hyatt Regency, Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza Hotel, Bell Tower Hotel, Prince International Hotel and City Hotel. Line 2 connects the airport and railway station via the Qinfeng and Jiefang Hotels. Line 3 connects the airport and Huoju Dasha in Xi’an Hi-tech zone. Line 4 connects the airport and Guomao Dasha in the south, via the Tangcheng Hotel and the Orient Hotel. Line 5 connects the airport and the Jianguo Hotel in the east, via the Empress Hotel. Line 6 connects the airport and downtown Xianyang, via the Caihong Hotel. Airport shuttle buses depart the downtown area hourly from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Line 1 runs until 6:00 p.m.
Train
As China’s gateway to the west, Xi’an is a major railway hub. The railway station lies in the north of the city, about a 30-minute cab ride from the center. Buses traveling to the railway station can be found on every main street, and cost RMB 1 or 2. Taxi fares should be less than RMB 10 from the city center. Purchasing train tickets can be tricky for international travelers, as the ticket windows are usually crowded and have few English-speaking staff members. Ask for a ticket-booking service at a hotel, which charges a nominal service fee. Try to buy tickets one week in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.
BusHighway transportation from Xi’an extends in all directions. Long-distance buses run between Xi’an and most of China’s major cities. The Xi’an long-distance bus line terminal lies to the southwest of the railway station. You can usually buy bus tickets on the day of travel.
September 23rd, 2011 at 1:41 am
What is the best way of reaching the mountain from the city center? (Xian)? we will be traveling to Xian next week with friends. We want to climb Huashan on our second day there. thanks
September 23rd, 2011 at 6:22 am
You can take the Xian-Zhengzhou bullet trains from Xian North Railway Station but get off at Huashan Bei (Huashan North) Station. There are green special minubuses will pick you up outside Huashan Bei Station to the mountain directly. Bus fare is CNY 10 per person.