Classic Xian Muslim Day Trip: Terracotta Army, City Wall & Dongxinjie Mosque

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

  Also named Terracotta Army, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shihuang, the first Emperor of China. They were buried to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The Terracotta Army were discovered in 1974 by local farmers drilling wells for irrigation. The figures vary in height according to their roles, with the tallest being the generals. The figures include warriors, chariots and horses. There are an estimated of 8000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses buried in three pits. Other terracotta non-military figures were found in other pits, including officials, acrobats, strongmen and musicians. The Terracotta Army is one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century in the world. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

  The City Wall of Xian is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved city walls in China. It was built during the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system 600 years ago. It exhibits the complete features of the rampart architecture of feudal society. It has been refurbished many times since it was built in the 14th century, thrice at intervals of about 200 years in the later half of 1500s and 1700s, and in recent years in 1983. The Xian City Wall is rectangular in shape and has a total length of 14 kilometres with almost all stretches having seen some kind of restoration or rebuilding. Along the top of the wall is a walkway, which takes four hours of walking to traverse. As a defense fortification, it was constructed with a moat, drawbridges, watch towers, corner towers, parapet walls and gate towers.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Xi'an Mosque

  Opened to the public on Sep 24, 2013, Xian Dongxinjie Mosque is the most modern mosque in Xian. The original Dongxinjie Mosque was built on the cross road of Dongxinjie and Jiefang Road in 1930's by Muslims who immigrated to Xian from nearby Henan Province. Due to the real estate development, the mosque was rebuit 100 meters west of the original location on today's address of Shangde Road. The brand new Dongxinjie Mosque is a five floor Islamic style building covering a floor space of 3763 square meters which can accommodate 600 prayers. Xian Dongxinjie Mosque is within walking distance to Softel Xian and Grand Metropark Hotel.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

  There are many featured squares and gardens around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The most remarkable one should be the North Square which is the largest musical fountain square in Asia. You can see the 2 group sculptures of 100m long, 8 large figure sculptures and 40 landscape sculptures, while appreciate the grand colorful fountain show dancing with the music.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Halal Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.

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