3 Days · Xian · Single-City
WTerracotta Warriors, ancient city wall, bell and drum tower, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Street
Nihao! Welcome to Xian! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Xian, the tour guide and
driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Xian. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourself around your hotel.
Arrival Ideas:
Xian is well connected by air and high speed rail. There are airports - Xi'an Xianyang International Airport operating many international and domestic airlines. Travelers can go to Xian by air from most cities of China, like Hong Kong, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guiyang, Chongqing, and Lanzhou. In addition, travelers can take the high speed train to Shanghai from Shanghai, Beijing , Zhengzhou , Wuhan, Harbin, etc.
After breakfast, you will take a 40km drive (about 1 hour) to visit the Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Army, one of the "Eighth Wonders of the World". The Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Army Museum is a site museum built on the original location of the terracotta pits. It is also China's largest ancient military museum. With the vivid explanation of a professional guide, you will visit the No.1, No.2 and No.3 Terracotta Pits in sequence. You will learn about the historical background and production craftsmanship of the terracotta warriors, as well as the little-known stories behind these thousand-year-old pottery figurines buried in the long river of history.
In the afternoon, head to the time-honored Xi'an Ancient Wall. First built in the Ming Dynasty, it is also known as the Xi'an Ming City Wall. It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient city walls existing in China. You can climb the city wall and walk on the historic blue bricks to feel its charm. You can also tour by bicycle to admire the wonderful scenery composed of the ancient city wall and modern urban landscapes.
In addition, near the Xi'an Ancient Wall, you can also visit the stunning Bell Tower and Drum Tower. First constructed during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, they have a history of about 600 years. The two buildings echo each other from afar, presenting a magnificent momentum. When night falls, the lights of the Bell Tower and Drum Tower are turned on simultaneously, creating a spectacular view.
This morning, you will go to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, one of Xi'an's most recognizable landmarks and symbol of the magnificence of the Tang Dynasty. This seven-story pagoda standing in the tranquil Da Ci'en Temple is one of China's best examples of a Tang-style pagoda (squarish rather than round). It was completed in AD 652 to house Buddhist sutras brought back from India by the monk Xuan Zang. His travels inspired one of the best-known works of Chinese literature, Journey to the West. Later, you will have the opportunity to explore the vibrant and bustling Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street). This historic quarter, situated just behind the Drum Tower about 430 meters west of the Bell Tower in downtown Xian, has been around for over 1,000 years.
It is time to end your 3day Xian tour. You will have some time in Xian and explore more on your own till your guide escorts you to the airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next destination.
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We travelled as a retired couple and had the most wonderful time. Emma read our energy perfectly and adjusted the days to suit us. We loved the Terracotta Warriors, and our guide knew exactly when to go to beat the crowds. They handled all the tickets and logistics so we could just enjoy ourselves.
A really good trip overall, with just a couple of small things to mention. Highlights for us included the Terracotta Warriors and a hand-pulled noodle lunch. The weather was not kind to us, though the team adapted brilliantly. Our guide Sophie was outstanding — patient, funny and incredibly knowledgeable.
We had a lovely time and would mostly recommend it. The kids' favourite was the Terracotta Warriors, while we adored cycling the ancient city wall. The only small niggle was one slightly dated hotel, but it did not spoil anything.
Very enjoyable 3 days — not quite perfect, but close. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the buzzing Muslim Quarter were the absolute highlights for us. The only small niggle was one slightly dated hotel, but it did not spoil anything. Nina spoke excellent English and answered our endless questions with a smile.
From start to finish this was a five-star experience. We were lucky to have Mr. Li, who clearly loves sharing the history of their country. We loved a hand-pulled noodle lunch, and our guide knew exactly when to go to beat the crowds. Worth every penny.
This was our first trip to China and we were absolutely blown away. The kids' favourite was the Terracotta Warriors, while we adored the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Not a single forced shopping stop, exactly as promised. We will be back. Thank you to the whole team!
What a trip. Xian exceeded every expectation. Highlights for us included the Terracotta Warriors and the buzzing Muslim Quarter. Communication before the trip was prompt, clear and honest. Highly recommend — you will not be disappointed.
Booking with BookInChina was the best decision we made. Cycling the ancient city wall was even more memorable than we had expected. Communication before the trip was prompt, clear and honest. We will be back. Thank you to the whole team!
From start to finish this was a five-star experience. Sophie read our energy perfectly and adjusted the days to suit us. Highlights for us included the buzzing Muslim Quarter and cycling the ancient city wall. We will be back. Thank you to the whole team!
A really good trip overall, with just a couple of small things to mention. The Terracotta Warriors and the buzzing Muslim Quarter were the absolute highlights for us. One lunch was a bit hit-and-miss, but everything else was excellent. Our guide Chen went above and beyond every single day.
Still buzzing about this one weeks later. Sophie read our energy perfectly and adjusted the days to suit us. The buzzing Muslim Quarter genuinely took our breath away.
A flawless journey, beautifully organised from day one. Chen read our energy perfectly and adjusted the days to suit us. The buzzing Muslim Quarter was a real highlight of the trip.
We travelled as a retired couple and had the most wonderful time. Our guide Frank was outstanding — patient, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. Cycling the ancient city wall and a hand-pulled noodle lunch were the absolute highlights for us. Communication before the trip was prompt, clear and honest. Highly recommend — you will not be disappointed.
I cannot recommend BookInChina highly enough. We were lucky to have Kevin, who clearly loves sharing the history of their country. The buzzing Muslim Quarter was a real highlight of the trip. Not a single forced shopping stop, exactly as promised. Highly recommend — you will not be disappointed.
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