Xi’an Trip Overview
Discover the most renowned attractions on this two days Xi’an essential tour, explore the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum of Qin Dynasty, discover history of over a million years from prehistoric times at Shaanxi History Museum, walk along the ancient City Wall, visit the thousand-year old Big Wild Goose Pagoda, etc.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Xi’an, China
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Discover the most renowned attractions on this two days Xi’an essential tour, explore the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum of Qin Dynasty, discover history of over a million years from prehistoric times at Shaanxi History Museum, walk along the ancient City Wall, visit the thousand-year old Big Wild Goose Pagoda, etc.
Itinerary
Day 1: Terracotta Warriors – Great Mosque – Muslim Street
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an 710600 China
With pickup from your downtown hotel lobby at 9:00am, your trip starts with the tremendous underground army that was built to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang after his death, the world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. You will visit the three pits in the order of discovery in the museum. These warriors’ facial expressions could be seen clearly although they have been buried for more than 2,000 years.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Xi’an Mosque, Huajue Alley, Xincheng District, Xi’an 710043 China
After having a delicious lunch in local restaurant, continue sightseeing to the Great Mosque, which merges traditional Chinese construction into the Islamic culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi’an 710000 China
Outside the mosque is the bustling Muslim Street, stroll around to find lots of mouthwatering local snacks and interesting souvenirs. After the tour, the guide will transfer you back to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: City Wall – Big Wild Goose Pagoda – Shaanxi History Museum
Stop At: Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi’an 710001 China
After picking you up from the hotel, follow your guide to visit the ancient City Wall. Ascending on the City Wall, you can have a bird’s eye view of this ancient city. You may walk along the ancient wall or ride a bicycle at your own expense to discover its profound history and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710061 China
Then proceed to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the thousand-year old pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty to store the Buddhist Scripture and statues brought by Monk Xuan Zang from India. It is now a landmark of Xian.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shaanxi History Museum, 91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi’an 710061 China
Later enjoy lunch in a nice local restaurant and have a break. Move on to spend time at the Shaanxi History Museum, which is the first modern national museum. It was built in 1983 and opened to the public in 1991. Now 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 modern China. Afterwards, enjoy transfer back to your hotel conclude the trip.
Duration: 1 day 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
