Private Day Tour of Xian City Overview

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This classic Xi'an city tour takes you to visit the Xian Museum displaying numerous historic treasures, the thousand-year old pagoda built in the Tang Dynasty to store the Buddhist Scripture brought by Monk Xuan Zang from India, the City Wall built as a military defense system over 600 years ago, the Bell & Drum Tower Square, and the Muslim Street. It’s a lot to see (valuable historic treasure), to taste (mouthwatering local snacks) and to buy (exquisite handicrafts and souvenirs).

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional licensed driver
English-speaking tour guide
Bottled water
Entrance ticket fees
Local lunch
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up from centrally located Xi'an hotels, drop-off at centrally located Xi'an hotels. Please provide detailed hotel information while booking.

Drop-off point

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Xi'an Museum

    The tour starts with your guide and driver picking you up from your hotel at 9:00 am. Please get ready before the meeting up time so you may have more time for the tour. You will firstly visit the Xian Museum together with the Small Wild Goose Pagoda.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

    After that you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China. Originally built in 652 AD during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), it functioned to collect Buddhist materials that were taken from India by the hierarch Xuanzang. Now the surrounding area is equipped with many entertainment and relaxation facilities. The locals enjoy spending time there, so it will be a good chance for you to mix with the local people.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

    Then move on to the city center and visit the City Wall, which was initially built as a military defense system over 600 years ago and now it is a popular travel destination. Walking on the wall, you can easily see the vast difference between the modern Xi’an outside the wall and the old Xi’an inside. If you are daring, you may ride a bicycle to quickly tour around it.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Muslim Quarter

    Afterwards, continue visiting the Bell & Drum Tower Square. The area is the heart and landmark of Xian. With walking distance, you can easily find a bustling and lively area, the Muslim Street. The place is packed with snack and boutique stalls, which means it is the place you try out local cuisines and buy friends and family souvenirs. Shredded Pancake in Beef Soup or Lamb Soup, Cold Noodles and Roujiamo etc. are all feasts for your mouth. Your guide will be pleased to offer you some advice and help. At last, your tour guide will transfer you back and drop you off at your hotel to conclude the amazing tour.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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