2 Days Private Xian Highlights Tour
Tour Overview
In this 2-day Xian tour, you will follow our exceptional tour guide and driver to see this ancient capital Xian unfold around you. On day 1, you will visit the well-preserved ancient building Big Wild Goose Pagoda and appreciate precious cultural relics at Shaanxi History Museum; on day 2, you will explore the over 2,000-year-old terracotta army and stroll on the Ancient City Wall to watch this amazing city from a different perspective. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you stories of these sites and answer all of your questions. You will be well taken care of throughout the tour.
Travel destination: Xian
Suitable for: History Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Explore the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites – Terracotta Warriors and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and hear the rewarding stories behind them.
- Admire the many cultural relics in the Xian Museum.
- Take a leisurely stroll or bike tour on the Ancient City Wall and overlook the gorgeous cityscape.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Xian Arrival, History ExplorationImmerse in the Rich History and Culture of Xi'an
Arrive at Xian airport or train station, where a local private tour guide will warmly greet you, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. Then we drive to your downtown hotel for check-in.
After lunch, be guided to visit the landmark of Xi'an - the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, 64.517 meters high. It was built to store Buddhist scriptures brought by monk Xuanzang from ancient India. Learn more stories about Xuanzang. If you are interested, you can pay an additional fee to climb up the pagoda for a panoramic view of the Xian city.
Next, you will learn about the thousand-year history of founding the capital and the development of Xian at the Xian Museum. Also, you can admire a large collection of cultural relics from all eras of Xian. In addition, visit many thematic displays, such as Buddhist statue art, ancient paintings and calligraphy, and jade wares.
Return to your downtown hotel after all the visits.
Accommodation: Hotel booked by yourself
Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Day 2: Xian Warriors Tour, Xian DepartureExplore the Architectural Wonders of Xi'an
At 09:00 am, our experienced tour guide and driver will pick you up directly from your hotel.
Drive about an hour to the amazing Terracotta Warriors and Horses, which was discovered in 1974. The site consists of three large pits containing more than 8,000 life size Terracotta Warriors, horses and chariots. During the 2.5-hour visit, you will learn some facts, including who built it, why it was built, and so on. At the same time, you will also have a brief understanding of the deeds of China's first emperor.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses After lunch, drive back to the city center to continue your private Xian tour to the historic Ancient City Wall, which is a military defensive system in old times. Encircling the heart of Xian, it is one of the largest and most well-preserved city walls in China. You can take a leisure walk or rent a bike (optional) on the top of the wall and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
This is the end of your 2 days Xian tour, and our guide and driver will escort you to Xian Airport or train station.
Bike Riding on the Xian City Wall
Tour Price Per Person ($=USD)
From $225 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, hotel class, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
* For the final price, please refer to the service voucher sent to you by your travel consultant.
Price includes
- All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Chinese style lunch
- Private transfer in an air-conditioned car
- Professional English-speaking tour guide and experienced driver
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day
Price excludes
- Personal expenses and optional activities such as bike riding on the City Wall
- Accommodation
- Gratuities (recommended)
