Pick up from hotel at 08:30 and start today’s tour with Baxianan Temple, which is also known as Wanshou Palace Square, is the largest and the best-known Taoist temple in Xian. Next drive to very center of Xian City to visit Grand Mosque which lies at the end of Muslim Street. The Grand Mosque is a major place for religious activities of Muslim in Xi’an.
And that Mosque is more like a Chinese traditional Garden in both its design and outlets; besides the style peculiar to Islamic mosques, this Mosque holds characteristics of Chinese pavilions with painted beams and engraved ridgepoles. Then move to nearby Bell Tower and Drum Tower. The two towers were built in the Ming Dynasty(1368AD-1644AD) and now are regarded as the landmark buildings of Xian. Last take a walk at the Muslim Street, the most famous food street in Xian, to see or try some local food and snack. Finishing the tour at about 13:00 and back to hotel.
Pick up from hotel at 08:30 and start today’s tour with Forest of Stone Steles Museum which focuses on collecting, displaying and studying the steles and epitaphs of the past feudal dynasties. Next drive to visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the two existed Buddhist temples built in the Tang Dynasty. And inside the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, tourists will have chance to learn Chinese calligraphy and write with writing brush. Finishing Chinese calligraphy learning at about 13:00 and back to hotel.
As the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi ascended the throne at 13, when construction of his tomb began. The lay of the land from Lishan to Mount Hua is shaped dragon-like, Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum (Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor) is just at the eye of the dragon. Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses are world famous and attracting a large number of tourists. However, they are only a part of the yet unexcavated mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Join in the coach tour to explore the famous underground kingdom of the China’s first emperor.
This join-in day tour starts in the morning while the tour guide and driver pick you up from the hotel. It takes approximately one hour driving from downtown to Museum of Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses. Local professional guide will escort you to explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum from pit 1 to pit 3 and give you the detailed historical background of this famous world wonder as the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. You will be shocked by the vivid Terracotta soldiers and horses.
Later continue to discover the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, also the first emperor of China. The construction of this tomb began when Qin Shi Huangdi ascended the throne at the age of 13. On completion of his many conquests, he ordered 720,000 conscript laborers to hurry up on building his royal tomb. It is believed that the tomb consists of an interior city and an exterior city, many large-scale buildings housing precious treasures are said to be buried inside the tomb. After exploring this historical relic, enjoy lunch at local restaurant, and have a short visit at the Terracotta Replication Factory on the way back to downtown, where actually re-made terracotta soldiers, you will have the chance to get more knowledge of how to make a terracotta soldier.
To conclude the day tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel.
Taste the traditional Chinese cuisine of Dumpling Dinner and enjoy the wonderful performance of the Tang Dynasty music and dance show, they are the must when you visit Xian. This evening entertainment tour will surely enrich your traveling experience in Xi’an.
The local guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transfer you to enjoy a wonderful evening of the Dumpling Dinner and the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. Enjoy a Dumpling Dinner and a Tang Dynasty Dance Show. At the end of the show you may take a taxi back to the hotel, the guide will always glad to give you suggestions. Chinese dumpling has a long history and is an essential part of celebratory meals such as those prepared for the Chinese lunar Spring Festival. Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show reproduces the magnificent scenes of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, delighting the audience with fascinating ancient imperial court music and dance, which will surly enrich your culture experience of Ancient China in Xi'an.
Xian is a living history book recording great events from the country's past. The Terracotta Warriors and the ancient City Wall are truly highlights for your vacation. In this brief one day tour, you will be led to wonder at the essence of this ancient capital - Terracotta Warriors and other city sightseeing. This is the most flexible tour options, you can discuss with tour guide about sightseeing based on your interest and time.
Today the professional tour guide and driver will pick you up in your hotel lobby to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum in Lintong, Xian, Shaanxi Province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China. The State Council authorized to build a museum on site in 1975. When completed, people from far and near came to visit. The Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses have become landmarks on all visitors' itinerary. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a sensational archeological find of all times. It has put Xian on the map for visitors. It was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages. Lunch will be on your own arrangement, there are many local snacks in Xian and the guide will recommend some specialties to you. In the afternoon, the most flexible tour options for Xian City sightseeing are available, you can discuss with tour guide about these options, of which you may have two based on your interest and time, the guide will also give you suggestion based on the traffic condition and time.
Sightseeing Options: City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum (Closed on Monday), Square of Bell & Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter and Great Mosque. After the sightseeing, the guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.
Have you tried comparing the look of warrior from Qin Dynasty and Han Dynasty? This tour will take you to visit the underground army and the life-size soldiers and horses with vivid appearances at Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and the fourth Emperor’s Mausoleum of the Han Dynasty at Han Yangling Museum.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum in Lintong, Xian. It is a destination you should never miss when visiting China. The State Council authorized to build a museum on site in 1975. It was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages. In the morning, our guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby to visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.
After the Terracotta museum, we will drive to the Han Yangling Museum to visit the fourth Emperor’s Mausoleum of the Han Dynasty. It is the first underground museum in China and all the relics are protected in the toughened glass. Then transfer back to your hotel.
Xian, which was China’s capital through thirteen dynasties, enjoys being known as the Natural History Museum. This one day tour will take you to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, and the Banpo Museum, the typical Neolithic matriarchal community of the Yangshao culture.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum in Lintong, Xi'an. It is a destination you should never miss when visiting China. The State Council authorized to build a museum on site in 1975. It was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages. As the first museum at the prehistoric site, Banpo Museum was built at the base of the excavations of the Banpo site that is a typical Neolithic matriarchal community of the Yangshao culture dating back about 6,000 years. Today our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby to drive to Banpo Museum which is located in the eastern outskirt of Xian City, Shaanxi Province.
As the first museum at the prehistoric site, it was built at the base of the excavations of the Banpo site. Since it opened to the public formally in 1958, two million people have visited it. Then continue to visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum and the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum. The Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses are world famous, attracting a large number of tourists from home and abroad to visit each year. You will be shocked by the large scale of this underground army and the life-size soldiers and horses with vivid appearances. At the end of the tour, our guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum & the ancient City Wall are truly highlights of Xi’an City, which attracts travelers from all over the world. This private one day tour provides you the highlights sightseeing to both must-sees attractions in Xi’an and the convenient private transfer service from your hotel, train station or Xi’an Airport.
Today the tour guide and diver will pick you up from your hotel, Xi’an Train Station or Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) based on your schedule. Drive one hour to visit the world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages and became the landmark on all visitors' itinerary. Tour guide will accompany you to visit the three pits and give you detailed explanation of this historical site. The tour guide will make recommendations for a casual lunch near the museum (not included).
Later transfer back to downtown and visit the Xi’an Ancient City Wall- the most complete city wall to survive in the country, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. You may go cycling on the wall if you feel interested. If time permits, you may continue to visit the Muslim Street or Small Wild Goose Pagoda. At the end of the tour, the guide and driver will drop you off at your hotel, Xi’an Train Station or Xi’an Xianyang International Airport.
For train or flight, we suggest you reach Xi'an in the early morning and depart from Xi’an in the later afternoon to ensure sufficient time for the sightseeing.
Climb the Ancient City Wall, stroll along Ancient Cultural Street of Shuyuanmen, see the Shadow Puppet Performance and learn folk Paper Cutting in Gao Grand Courtyard, this local insider guided walking tour will bring you to experience real local life at your pace.
Today the local guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in the morning The first stop will be Xi’an Ancient City Wall, the guide will accompany you to take bus or subway from your hotel to the destination. Then you can stroll around the South Gate and climb the City Wall, if you are interested, you may rent a bike and ride along the ancient wall. Continue the walking tour to Ancient Cultural Street of Shuyuanmen. Situated on the eastern side of the South Gate, Shuyuanmen (Shuyuan Gate) is a cultural street factually restored in the style of the ancient architectures of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
You can easily find a local restaurant to enjoy Xi’an food, the local insider will always be happy to give you suggestions. Later, walk along the South Avenue to the Bell Tower, which plays absolutely as the central landmark of the city. The Drum Tower stands nearby in the west of the Bell Tower. Time has passed along with the bell at dawn and the Drum at dust sounding every day. Now, they are outstanding examples of the ancient architecture. Then explore the Muslim Quarter, walk through the back alley and visit the Great Mosque which is only a block away from the Drum Tower. Listed as a key Project of Sino-Norway Historical Districts Protection in 1999, Gao Grand Courtyard is just in the Muslim Street, you can view architectural arts of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, antique furniture and ancient gardens, see the Shadow Puppet Performance (pí ying xì in Chinese) and learn folk Paper Cutting in this wood quadrangle Courtyard.
At the end of the tour, local guide will escort you back to the hotel by bus or subway.
As one of China's five holy mountains, Huashan Mountain is also called Western Mountain due to its geographical location in relation to the other four sacred mountains in China. The other four are Mt. Taishan in Shandong Province, Mt. Songshan in Henan Province, Mt. Hengshan in Shanxi Province and Mt. Hengshan in Hunan Province. This one day tour will allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Huashan Mountain.
In the early morning, our guide and driver will meet you at the lobby of your hotel. Drive for about two hours to the Huashan Mountain, which is known for its precipitous cliff and breathtaking scenery. Situated in Huayin City, Mt. Huashan is 120 kilometers (about 75 miles) from Xian. It is famous for natural vista of steep and narrow paths, precipitous crags and a high mountain range. Its five peaks are the representative attractions and each has its distinctive charms: East Peak is the best place to enjoy the sunrise, South Peak has the highest altitude, West Peak is the most elegant, North Peak is famous as the Cloud Terrace Peak and Middle Peak is also called Jade Lady Peak.
The mountain is difficult to climb but still attracts visitors from all over the world. Today you will take cable car to the North Peak or West Peak and continue your visit. Standing on the top, you will be shocked by the magnificent peaks, vibrant pines and cypresses, and also feel the magic of nature. At the end of the tour, you will get back to the foot of mountain by cable car and we will drive you back to your downtown hotel in Xian.
At the mention of the great number of the Xi’an attractions, terracotta soldiers always come as the first. The great archeological excavation of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses unfolded a strong army of altogether 7,000 life-size pottery soldiers, horses, chariots and weapons arranged in battle formations symbolically, guarding the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
Visit Xi’an’s Top Attraction of Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with a local insider. This private half day tour could start in the morning or in the afternoon and you may choose your preferred time while making the booking. Private tour guide and driver service will make the visiting at your pace. They will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Excellent local English tour guide will accompany you to visit the three pits and give you detailed explanation of this historical heritage listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.
It takes around 3 hours to explore the Museum. After that, transfer back to downtown and drop you off at the hotel.
Put on your walking shoes and explore Xian as a pedestrian. Learn about the history and culture of Xian and see the city from a local’s viewpoint. Starting at the heart of the Xian, the tour will take you to visit various attractions of the city, With Xian having such a long and rich history, you will be able to admire its archeological structures like the Bell Tower, South Gate at City Wall, and the Drum Tower.
The tour will also offer you an opportunity to mingle with the locals at the wicker-ware market and also explore a Taoist temple and the Great Mosque. En-route, you will get a chance to try out the variety of Chinese snacks famous in Xian. For an experience with a difference the tour will visit to a retirement home where you can interact with the residents there. The tour will complete with an enjoyable meal at a famous dumpling restaurant.
Sightseeing with a difference, on this tour you will be able to enjoy the sights of Xian as you cycle along the top of the old City Wall .One of the major landmarks of the city is Xian City Wall, one of the oldest and best preserved in China.
Ascend to the top of the gate to begin your bike ride and your chance to explore different sections of the wall. On the completion of the bike ride, the tour will take you to Shuyuanmen Street. Shuyuanmen Street is best known for its shops selling traditional Chinese artware and artwork, an interesting place to have a stroll.
This will be followed by a Buddhist temple which is popular with the locals. Explore this ancient building which has a history of over 1800 years. The tour will end with an enjoyable meal at a local restaurant.
Join in the small group to visit Xi’an city highlights with travelers from all over the world. On this guided tour, you will follow the professional tour guide to explore Chinese history and culture in Shaanxi History Museum, stroll around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to explore the solemn ancient pagoda, walk or ride on the ancient City Wall to discover the ancient military defensive systems, enjoy delicious Chinese lunch and hotel pickup & drop offer service.
You will firstly visit the Shaanxi History Museum regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”, over 370,000 exhibits in the museum vividly show the history of over a million years from prehistoric times (1,150,000 years ago - 21st Century BC) to about 1840 AD. Visitors could have a miniature overview of the thousands of years of Chinese history and the splendid ancient cultures. Then head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda originally built to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that Xuanzang brought back to China from India. Now the pagoda and its surrounding areas become a popular resort for both the locals and the tourists. Stroll around the square to explore this worship place for Buddhists.
Lunch will be served in a nice restaurant for you to taste local food. In the afternoon, you will visit the famous ancient City Wall – the landmark of Xi’an and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. The City Wall was built first in the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and renovated in recent years. You could walk or cycle along the city and enjoy full view of the city. Then visit a Silk Factory to learn Chinese silk culture.
Afterwards, your tour guide will transfer you back to the hotel and say goodbye to conclude the city sightseeing, wish you have a nice stay in Xi’an.
At the mention of the great number of the local attractions, terracotta soldiers always come as the first. This full day group tours covers the top attractions and activity in Xi’an, you will visit the world famous Terra Cotta Army of altogether 7,000 life-size pottery soldiers, horses, chariots and weapons arranged in battle formations symbolically, explore the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, and enjoy the fascinating Tang Dynasty Show. Dumpling Dinner served in the theater is an optional at your choice.
Listen to your guide’s narration of this ancient capital city and learn the profound history and culture. It take approx. 1 hour driving from downtown to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum – the must-see for all travelers to Xi’an. Life size terracotta warriors and horses figures arranged in battle formations are the main features at the museum. Follow your guide to explore all 3 pits tagged in the order of their discoveries and be amazed by the vivid terracotta army. Continue to explore the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang guarded by the Terracotta Army, it is the largest imperial tomb in China with the richest buried objects. The underground palace is the core of Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum, hope one day people can use advance technology to see the underground clearly.
Later enjoy lunch in a nice restaurant and taste local food. On the way back to downtown, you will have a short visit at the Terracotta Replication Factory where actually remade terracotta soldiers, here you will have the chance to get more knowledge of how to make a terracotta soldier and a close visit of vivid figures.
After getting back to downtown, have a short break in your hotel. Later the guide will pick you up to enjoy the Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show - a wonderful performance of the ancient music and dance and a must when you visit Xian, it reproduces the magnificent scenes of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, delighting the audience with fascinating ancient imperial court music and dance. Dumpling has a long history and is an essential part of celebratory meals, Cold dishes, seasonal vegetables and several kinds of steamed dumplings with different stuff ranging from pork, chicken, mushroom and duck to egg,