Xi An Shi Trip Overview
Xian lies in the middle of Shaanxi province, which borders the desert to its north and Qinling Mountains to its south. Its location at the end of the silk road makes this place special, both in food and in culture. Xian was also the first capital city of China! Many people only come for one thing: the Terracotta Warriors; but there is so much more to see and experience in this city.
Highlights of this trip:
– This 4-day, 3-night itinerary has been personally designed by Lost Plate’s founder.
– Every meal is curated to perfection by Lost Plate.
– Spend the day in a cave homestay where you’ll get to experience the local life.
– Stay in luxury 5-star accommodations throughout the trip.
– This itinerary is all inclusive with NO shopping.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Xi An Shi, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China
Xian lies in the middle of Shaanxi province, which borders the desert to its north and Qinling Mountains to its south. Its location at the end of the silk road makes this place special, both in food and in culture. Xian was also the first capital city of China! Many people only come for one thing: the Terracotta Warriors; but there is so much more to see and experience in this city.
Highlights of this trip:
– This 4-day, 3-night itinerary has been personally designed by Lost Plate’s founder.
– Every meal is curated to perfection by Lost Plate.
– Spend the day in a cave homestay where you’ll get to experience the local life.
– Stay in luxury 5-star accommodations throughout the trip.
– This itinerary is all inclusive with NO shopping.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcoming Dinner Treatment
Stop At: Shuyuanmen Street, Shu Yuan Men Bu Xing Jie, Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China
You are welcome to arrive at any time. We suggest an earlier arrival to give you some free time in the city to visit the City Wall and get a feel of the city before we embark.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xihuamen Avenue, Xi Hua Men Da Jie, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710003
At 6PM, tuktuks will pick you up at your hotel for a food tour of Xi’an’s culinary highlights including Biang Biang noodles, Xi’an-style dumplings and skewers, and a stellar selection of local dishes. Come hungry for your introductory world-class course to Xi’an cuisine, and a few toasts with your fellow travelers.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Xi’an Biang Biang noodles; Xi’an-style dumplings, and a selection of local dishes; a pint of local craft beer.
Accommodation included: A luxury 5-star garden hotel in the city of Xi’an
Day 2: Terracota Warriors & Wild Goose Pagoda
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an 710600 China
After an 8am departure, there’s no better way to start your day than by visiting the Terracota Warriors, which put Xi’an on the map!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710061 China
After lunch, you’ll have time to explore the Wild Goose Pagoda and the surrounding filled with cafes and bars, and local snacks.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Visit one of Lost Plate’s favorite local Shaanxi style restaurants for lunch.
• Dinner: Enjoy the very best of Xi’an’s famous food scene and learn the customs.
Accommodation included: A luxury 5-star garden hotel in the city of Xi’an
Day 3: Breakfast Tour & Night in the Cave
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi’an 710000 China
Start your day by following our friendly local guide for breakfast in the Muslim Quarter. We’ll bring you to the non-touristy alleys to eat shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and see your food being prepared right in front of you. We’ll try a popular breakfast stew, some beef pancakes and walk through a local market to see what’s in season.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Xi’an, Xi’an, Shaanxi
We’ll travel to the outskirts this afternoon and spend our night at a unique homestay which is built in a cave. Enjoy local homemade dinner and breakfast!
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Beef pancake, local breakfast stew, baozi and many more.
• Lunch: An exclusive country-style meal at a local farmer’s house full of fresh, locally cultivated homemade dishes.
• Dinner: Shaanxi-style homemade dishes
Accommodation included: A cave homestay
Day 4: Huashan
Stop At: Huashan Mountain, Zhouzhi County, Xi’An, China, 710409
After an early breakfast, we’ll visit the famous Huashan for a hike and to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch is free and easy on the mountain
No accommodation included on this day.
