Xi’an Trip Overview
Within 2 days, you will visit the most classic historical sites of xi’an and experience tradition Chinese culture and art, also you can view the most beautiful part of xi’an night scene in the evening. You will try the real Muslim food in the Muslim quarter and anthenic local Han people’s food in the famous gourmet street.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Xi’an, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Within 2 days, you will visit the most classic historical sites of xi’an and experience tradition Chinese culture and art, also you can view the most beautiful part of xi’an night scene in the evening. You will try the real Muslim food in the Muslim quarter and anthenic local Han people’s food in the famous gourmet street.
Itinerary
Day 1: Terra -cotta Warriors ,cave house ,Bell Tower , Muslim quarter
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an 710600 China
You will be picked up at 9:00AM in the lobby of hotel and then About 1 hour’s driving, you will get to one of the greatest sights of China —the magnificent the terra-cotta warriors museum. Thousands of life-sized soldiers, each with different expressions and horses. All companions for the burial of the first emperor of China.—he is also builder of the Great Wall. The terra -cotta Warriors museum is located within a large mausoleum complex built by Qin Shi Huang.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Xi’an, Xi’an, Shaanxi
After lunch, you’ll have an opportunity to get a glimpse of an intangible cultural heritage that is quickly disappearing in central plain areas-the lifestyle of cave dwellers. You’ll visit the home of Mrs. Huang, who is one of the last remaining cave dwellers in this small village. You will tour her home and learn about the history and changes of cave dwelling residents, and have a chance to ask her questions. .
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Xi’an Bell Tower, Lianhu District Junction of East main street, west main street, south main street and north main street,, Xi’an 710000 China
In the afternoon,you will get to the downtown to climb the Bell tower. It is a classical building with carved beams and painted rafters. It stands in the center of the downtown area where the north street , the South Street, the East Street and the West Street meet.It houses a huge bell which was originally used to strike time every morning in ancient time.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi’an 710000 China
Finish your busy day by discovering Xian’s Muslim heritage,so you will stroll down Muslim Street, Xian’s street-food epicenter: sample Chinese Muslim food from lamb kebabs to noodles and pancakes, and watch the food which is cooked before your eyes.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: City Wall ,Art museum to learn traditional Chinese callighaphy, Gourmet street , pagoda, nightless city of Great Tang
Stop At: Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi’an 710001 China
First stop of today is xi’an City Wall .It is one of our most complete existing ancient city wall of China. When you reach to the top of wall, you can have a bird’s eyes view of ancient city . You even can ride the bike all the way around the wall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xi’an, Xi’an, Shaanxi
Later on, you will see a special art museum .this museum houses a unique collection of local arts such like shadow puppets, paper cutting and mask making.Each part of the museum will be explained by the museum guide and then you will get to know the story behind the artworks, their hidden meaning and cultural allusions. You can learn and understand a lot about China through those artworks.
The last part is really the highlight of the museum. You will sit down at table with ink and brushes and learn how to write the Chinese characters.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xi’an, Xi’an, Shaanxi
Lunch will be done on the intangible cultural gourmet street, where you can feast yourself on any kind of food .
You can enjoy local Han people’s snackand food at the different small workshop. The dilemma will be in choosing.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710061 China
After lunch, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which has been standing in the Buddism temple for more than 1300 years and is deemed as the symbol of ancient xi’an city. XUANZANG ,the famous monk of Tang dynasty obtained the Buddhist scripture from India and translated these scriptures in this temple.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Xi’an, Xi’an, Shaanxi
In the evening, you will have a night tour and go to the Nightless city of Great Tang. which is longest culture and commerical pedestrian street in the world.It is the perfect of interjunction for traditional culture and moden business and also is bussiness card of xi’an for the world. After this night tour, you will be sent back to hotel.
Duration: 50 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
