Sportswear Shop

Gate-side in T5, this Sportswear Shop saves forgotten gear

This Sportswear Shop sits airside in Terminal T5, handy if you clear security at the newer building and realise your hoodie, cap, or gym gear is still at home. Stock skews to basics: track pants, logo tees, lightweight jackets and caps, with pricing a notch above downtown Xi’an but normal for an airport. Expect simple Chinese and international sports brands rather than premium designer labels.

T5 flights run late into the evening, and the shop generally tracks main bank hours, opening in the morning wave and staying open through most departures. Think of it as a backup for last‑minute layers before overnight flights out of XIY rather than a full-on sneaker destination. Sizes lean toward Asian cuts, so if you usually wear an L in Europe or the US, plan on going one size up here.

Selection leans heavily on travel-friendly pieces: zip-up sweatshirts that work on a 4–6 hour flight, light rain shells for 10–20°C weather, and soft joggers that beat jeans on a long-haul. You’ll also find basic accessories under 100–150 RMB, like socks, caps, and simple crossbody bags that actually fit a passport and phone. Don’t expect performance running shoes; this reads more like apparel plus accessories than a full sports store.

Payment is straightforward in T5: Alipay and WeChat Pay are standard, most counters accept UnionPay cards, and some staff can run Visa/Mastercard on request. Staff speak Mandarin first, with limited English, so pointing at tags and using your phone calculator for prices works fine. Tip: if you spot something you like on the way to security, buy it then—T5 only has this one general Sportswear Shop, and you won’t find a cheaper second option deeper in the terminal.