This 2-day Xi'an tour covers the most popular attractions of Xian. You will be accompanied by an experienced local guide who will show you the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum, the unique Chinese styled Great Mosque, the largest and best preserved defense system, Xian Ancient City Wall, the Bell and Drum Tower square, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You will enjoy a hassle-free tour including round-trip airport transfers in a clean and air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees and lunches.
It is flexible to pick you up or drop you off at the airport, train stations, or your downtown hotel in Xian. Please advise your preferred pick-up and drop-off location freely.
Your tour guide will greet you at Xi'an airport (Or Xian North or Main train station) holding a sign with your name upon your arrival.
Then directly transfer you to the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. It takes around 1-1.5 hours car ride to reach the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses museum. Our guide will introduce you the history vividly. The museum shows a surprisingly high level in sculpture, which is the most significant discovery of the 20th century. The splendid scene and format will leave you an impressive memory.
After enjoying a Chinese style lunch, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was originally built to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that Xuanzang brought back to China from India. Now the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is located in a big garden where people can relax and enjoy free time there. There is also the musical fountain in the nearby square and it is performed by schedule. After your day of sightseeing, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Xi'an.
Your guide will pick up you from your hotel at 9am and take you to visit the Xian Ancient City Wall, the most complete and best preserved largest city wall in China. It was built for the military defense in ancient times. You also have the option ride a bike on the Wall (CNY45p.p, cost on your own).
Next, visit the Bell and Drum Tower square that is located at the center of the city. The Bell and Drum Tower is considered as the symbol of Xi’an. You will have some free time to take memorable photos there.
Continue to head north of Drum Tower and you will come to the famous Muslim Quarter, the No.1 food street in Xian where you will find many authentic local food and interesting handy crafts.
After lunch, stop by the Great Mosque, a major place for religious activities of Muslims in Xi’an. Some people think this Mosque in Xi’an is more similar to a traditional Chinese garden in both its design and outlets. Except the style peculiar to Islamic mosques, this Mosque holds characteristics of Chinese pavilions with painted beams and engraved ridgepoles.
Come to visit to the Xian Museum, which consists of three parts: the museum, the Jianfu Temple, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. The museum has a collection of 130,000 cultural relics from various historical periods in Xi'an, including some unearthed from influential dynasties in Chinese history such as the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang. After the museum visit, go to admire the onsite Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Learn more about it, besides being a legacy of Buddhist architectural art from the Tang Dynasty.
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred back to Xi'an airport (or Xian North or Main train station) for your next destination.
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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