Experience overnight deluxe soft sleeper room on the train (2 beds in one train cabin) to Xi'an, one of the oldest cities in China where you will explore the Terra-cotta Army and the famous ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, etc. This time saver private tour offers flexible ending locations:Beijing or Xian (see more info upon booking). Come and spend two days in Xi'an in the most efficient way. Entrance fees, train ticket, local lunch, private transfer service are all inclusive.
Departure Point: your centrally located Beijing hotel
Your friendly driver will pick you up at 7:00.p.m from your Beijing hotel and drive about 40 minutes to Beijing West Railway Station to catch your overnight train to Xi'an. Your driver will assist with obtain the pre-purchased train tickets for you and accompany you to the waiting room.
Upon arrival, your local guide and driver will pick you up at Xi'an train station, then head to Xi'an City Wall. The City Wall is located in the urban district of Xi'an City, represents one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Enjoy some time on top of the City Wall accompanied by your tour guide. Riding a bike is a fun experience too (optional for you).
After enjoy a tasty local lunch, continue to Shaanxi History Museum, which is one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China and one of the largest. It was built in 1983 and opened to the public in 1991. Shaanxi History Museum is the first modern national museum, houses bronze artifacts from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, gold and silver artifacts of the Han and Tang dynasties, etc. It is a good place to learn about ancient Chinese civilization.
Your next stop is Muslim Quarter, located in Xi'an city center, about 500 meters in length and is oriented south and north, is the largest of the old city's neighborhoods. There are many shops, including all kinds of Xi'an local snacks, halal food, traditional costume and antiques. You can try some local delicious snacks if you like. After the tour, your tour guide and driver will drop you off at your hotel.
Meet your private guide and driver at your hotel lobby in the morning, then head to the Museum of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses (about 1 hour driving time). It is a super large collection of terra-cotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most impressive and significant archaeological excavations which can be dated back to 2,000 years ago. Being the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terra-cotta Army is no doubt a must-see for every visitor to Xi'an.
After the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses visit, stop for a nice local lunch, then continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an. t was built in 652 in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) for the study of Buddhist scriptures and originally had five stories. A massive earthquake in 1556 heavily damaged the pagoda and reduced it by three stories, to its current height of seven stories. When the tour is finished, you will be transferred to Xi'an Railway Station to catch your departure overnight train around 7:30.p.m back to Beijing. If you choose tour ending in Xi'an, you will be transferred back to your hotel (at your own arrangement) after the tour.
You will arrive in Beijing at 7:00am or 8:20am. Your driver will hold a sign with your full name on it and meet you at Beijing West Railway Station, then transfer back to your Beijing hotel.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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