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3 Days in Xuzhou

Three days on the two-Han trail — the Chu king's tomb and terracotta army at Shizishan, the city museum's jade suit, Yunlong Lake and mountain, and the old quarter at Hubu Hill.

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Best time: April-May or September-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 3 days enough for Xuzhou?

3 days covers Xuzhou's top highlights but you'll move fast. Add 2 days if you want a slower pace or a day trip.

Source: NihaoVisit Xuzhou guide

3-day Xuzhou itinerary at a glance

Use our full Xuzhou travel guide as the base and adapt it to 3 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Han Culture Scenic Area (Chu king's tomb & terracotta army)Xuzhou Museum & the jade suitYunlong Lake & Yunlong HillHubu Hill old houses & HuilongwoXima Terrace
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Day 1

The two-Han headline — Shizishan

Start at Shizishan, where farmers found 4,000-plus terracotta figures in 1984 and the Chu king's rock-cut tomb yielded over 2,000 relics. See the gold-threaded jade suit — 4,000-plus jade plaques — at the free city museum (closed Mondays) the same afternoon.

Scenes from Xuzhou, China
  1. xuzhou han culture scenic area
  2. xuzhou museum
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Day 2

Yunlong Lake & Yunlong Hill

The lake spreads about 7 square kilometres and costs nothing to walk around. Climb 142-metre Yunlong Hill for the pavilion Su Shi praised in his 1078 essay, and finish at the free Han pictorial-stone museum by the south shore.

Scenes from Xuzhou, China
  1. xuzhou yunlong lake
  2. xuzhou yunlong hill
  3. xuzhou han pictorial stone museum
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Day 3

Hubu Hill, Xima Terrace & departure

Hubu Hill's Ming-Qing courtyards climb the slope above the old city; Xima Terrace below recalls Xiang Yu, who made Pengcheng his capital in 206 BC. End in Huilongwo's lanes, then it is 10 minutes by metro to the station.

Scenes from Xuzhou, China
  1. xuzhou hubu hill
  2. xuzhou xima terrace
  3. xuzhou huilongwo

Budget for 3 days in Xuzhou

TierPer day3 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $150–$240
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $300–$600
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $900+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Xuzhou?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Xuzhou?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Xuzhou?
Xuzhou's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Xuzhou guide.
Can I use 3 days for both Xuzhou and a side trip?
Tight. With only 3 days, focus on Xuzhou proper; save side trips for a future trip.
Is Xuzhou safe for tourists?
Yes. Xuzhou has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Xuzhou travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.