Xian Shi Trip Overview
Explore the ancient city Xi’an with a professional private guide on this 2-day highlights tour of Xi’an. Enjoy amazing Chinese history and taste delicious local food by visiting the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors, Shaanxi History Museum, Banpo Museum, the Xian Ancient City Wall, the Bell and Drum Tower Square, the Great Mosque, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Xian Shi, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China
Explore the ancient city Xi’an with a professional private guide on this 2-day highlights tour of Xi’an. Enjoy amazing Chinese history and taste delicious local food by visiting the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors, Shaanxi History Museum, Banpo Museum, the Xian Ancient City Wall, the Bell and Drum Tower Square, the Great Mosque, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Itinerary
Day 1: Xi’an
Stop At: Xi’an, Xi’an, Shaanxi
Your English-speaking tour guide will greet you at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (Or Xi’an Train Station or North Train Station) with your name. If you have booked the hotel in downtown Xi’an, you can check in first before going to lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shaanxi History Museum, 91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi’an 710061 China
After lunch, visit Shaanxi History Museum. As Xi’an (called Chang’an) in ancient time was the capital city of more than 13 dynasties, although its name is Shaanxi History Museum it actually collects a large of treasures throughout the whole country in the past thousands of years.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710061 China
Next, you will visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a worship place for Buddhist. The pagoda was originally built to hold sutras and figurines of Budda that Xuanzang brought back to China from India. Now, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has been built into a big, open park where people can relax and spend time with friends and family.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Drum Tower Square, Beiyuanmen Snacks Street, Xi’an 710000 China
Continue to the Bell and Drum Tower Square that was used mainly for timekeeping in the old days. Drive back to your hotel in Xi’an.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi’an 710000 China
Muslim Quarter is the most famous food street in Xian you will find many authentic local food and interesting handy crafts here.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Xian (Lunch)
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an 710600 China
Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning (the usual pick up time is 9am, but you can also request for later pick up time) and then come to visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. As one of the top ten historical interests in China, Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site a decade ago including Vault 1, 2 and 3. and the bronze chariot and horsed museum.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi’an 710001 China
The final stop is Xi’an Ancient City Wall as the most complete city wall that has survived in China. It is one of the largest and most complete ancient military defense systems in the world and also the largest and most intact City Wall of the Ming Dynasty. It provides invaluable and substantial material for the study of the history, military science, and architecture of the Ming Dynasty. You can optionally ride a bike on the wall (CNY45p.p, cost on your own).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Xi’an, Xi’an, Shaanxi
After the full-day tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Xi’an or Xian airport or train station for your departure.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
