Xi’an Trip Overview
Explore Xi’an’s top attractions on this 3-day guided tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum , See the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses ,try different local snacks and explore the Muslim culture in Muslim Quarter in the evening ,Take a relaxing cycling on the Ancient City Wall, in this tour you will also visit the Gig Wild Goose Pagoda and Shanxi History Museum, to appreciate historic relics of this area.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Xi’an, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Explore Xi’an’s top attractions on this 3-day guided tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum , See the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses ,try different local snacks and explore the Muslim culture in Muslim Quarter in the evening ,Take a relaxing cycling on the Ancient City Wall, in this tour you will also visit the Gig Wild Goose Pagoda and Shanxi History Museum, to appreciate historic relics of this area.
Itinerary
Day 1: Xi’an Arrival
Pass By: Xi’an, Xi’an, Shaanxi
Welcome to Xi’an, the famous hisrorical city of China! You will be met by our local tour guide at the arrival hall of Xianyang Airport and escorted to your downtown hotel by a private comfortable vehicle. The rest of the day is your own to relax. If you want to explore nearby areas, feel free to get some practical suggestions from your tour guide.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Wyndham Grand Xi’an South,or same level,a 5-star hotel
Day 2: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses – Ancient City Wall – Muslim Quarter(B,L)
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an 710600 China
After breakfast, drive about 40km to discover one of the greatest man-made wonders in the world – the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, built by the first emperor of China Qin Shihuang to protect him in his afterlife. Over 8,000 life-size warriors, horses and chariots, buried in 3 pits for more than 2,000 years until uncovered by a local farmer in 1974. Standing in front of these figures, one can’t help being amazed by the fabulous artistic skills of ancient Chinese artisans.
After lunch, return back to Xian take a wonderful stroll on the Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China.
This visit is followed by a relaxing wander around bustling and lively Muslim Quarter, a place where you can try different local snacks and explore Muslim culture.
Optional activities: 1) Take a relaxing cycling on the Ancient City Wall; 2) Enjoy a wonderful Tang Palace Dance Show (usually from 8pm to 9pm) after a hearty dumpling dinner at a local restaurant
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Wyndham Grand Xi’an South,or same level,a 5-star hotel
Day 3: Big Wild Goose Pagoda – Shaanxi History Museum – Xi’an departure(B,L)
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710061 China
After breakfast, head to Da Cien Temple, a famous Buddhist sutra translation site during the Tang Dynasty. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is the most famous building in the temple. The pagoda, rising to a height of 64.5 meters, was built by the famous Buddhist master Xuanzang to preserve classic scriptures he bought back from India during the early Tang Dynasty. Xuanzang was the prototype character for Tang Seng in the famous Chinese novel “Journey to the West”. (Note: It costs an extra 30 RMB if you want to climb up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda)
Next is an educational visit to the Shaanxi History Museum where you can ramble in the modern exhibition halls to appreciate historic relics such as porcelains, paintings, and currencies. (Note: Museum may be replaced by other activity or attraction because of crowding tourists during July ~ early September and China’s National Day during Oct.1-Oct.7)
The rest of today is free until you get escorted to catch your flight or train to your next destination!
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
