Xian Shi Trip Overview
As the hometown of Terracotta Warriors, Xian is the must-visit city of many tourists’ first or second trip to China. And as the ancient capital city, the history left Xian lots of cultural relics which are also worthy of exploring. Join in a small group to visit Xianis an ideal way to see the most highlight attractions with lower cost. On this small group tour, you will spend one day to visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses and Banpo Museum. On the other day you will explore the sites in Xian downtown area.
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
As the hometown of Terracotta Warriors, Xian is the must-visit city of many tourists’ first or second trip to China. And as the ancient capital city, the history left Xian lots of cultural relics which are also worthy of exploring. Join in a small group to visit Xianis an ideal way to see the most highlight attractions with lower cost. On this small group tour, you will spend one day to visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses and Banpo Museum. On the other day you will explore the sites in Xian downtown area.
Itinerary
Day 1: Xian
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an 710600 China
In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up from your downtown hotel. We will drive about 1 hour to Terracotta Warriors. On the way to Terracotta Warriors Museum, we will have a short stop at Terracotta Figures Factory where you will know the process of making figures and appreciate some fine artworks. You will have opportunity to buy some mini warriors as souvenirs if you are interested. Then you will have about 2.5 hours exploring the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World” and one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the 20th century, the museum shows a surprisingly high level in sculpture.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Xi’an Banpo Museum, North of Banpo Village, Baqiao District, Xi’an 710038 China
After lunch, continue to visit Banpo Neolithic village. This New Stone Age site, dating from approximately 5,000 to 4,000 B.C., is one of the most complete examples of a Neolithic agricultural settlement in the world. After the whole day’s tour, transfer back to your hotel by 16:30.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in city area booked by you
Day 2: Xian (Lunch)
Stop At: Small Goose Pagoda, No.72 Youyi Road, Beilin District, Xi’an 710068 China
The tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby. The tour will begin with Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the two Buddhist temples built in the Tang Dynasty. The pagoda sits in an ancient Chinese style garden. You will also have chance to visit Xian Museum to appreciate plenty of precious cultural relics.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dayan Pagoda Northern Square, Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710061 China
Next we will move on to North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda to admire the pagoda from a distance and enjoy some relaxing time walking on the square.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi’an 710001 China
After lunch, we’ll head to Xian Ancient City Wall. The 600-year-old City Wall is the most completely preserved and largest city wall in China. Visitors can optionally ride bikes on the top of the City Wall to see the city from a unique angle.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi’an 710000 China
After that you will stroll around the Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square. The last stop is the Muslim Quarter. Many special local products and snacks could be found along this street.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
