1 Day Xi'an City Safari Private Tour

1 Day Xi'an City Safari Private Tour

Served as the capital of 13 Chinese dynasties, Xi'an is an important birthplace of the nation's civilization and the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. It was stated by the UNESCO as a "World Famous Historical City" in 1981. In this specially designed one-day tour, you will ramble around Big Wild Goose Pagoda, visit Shaanxi History Museum, walk on the City Wall and step into the Great Mosque to marvel at the profound history, unparalleled ancient wit, and deep cultural connotation.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China

In the morning, you will first drive to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, located in Ci'en Temple. Tracing back to 648 AD, the temple used to serve as the imperial temple in Tang Dyansty (618AD-907AD). Follow your guide to admire the shrines, Buddhist statues and find out the legend behind the magnificent Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 652AD to enshrine the Buddhist relics, statues and Sanskrit classics brought back from ancient India.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shaanxi History Museum, 91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi'an 710061 China

Then proceed to the Tang-style Shaanxi History Museum, a treasure house of Chinese civilization. It has a collection of almost 37,000 cultural relics, of which 762 pieces/sets are rated in Class A, 18 are in national treasures class, and 2 cannot be exhibited abroad. Marvel at treasures date from 1.15 million years ago to around 1840AD and learn about the rises and falls of 13 feudal dynasties. Afterwards, savor some wonderful Xi'an food for lunch and your guide will give you their insider advices.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China

After that you will be transferred to the ancient City Wall, the longest and best preserved ancient city wall extant in China. Here, you could enjoy a relaxing stroll along the stone-paved path, taking in unique downtown landscape dotted with antique buildings along four main streets. Or for a more exiting experience, you may hop on a bicycle and explore the historical vibe in a passionate way.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Xi'an Mosque, Huajue Alley, Xincheng District, Xi'an 710043 China

Next, spend some time in a peaceful oasis hidden in the bustling Muslim Street - The Great Mosque. Originated as early as in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it is one of the largest mosques in China and a perfect blend of traditional Chinese architecture and Islamic art. If you are lucky, you may also encounter some followers of Islam worship here.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China

Finally, draw a perfect full stop of your day at the atmospheric Muslim Quarter flanked by traditional houses selling all kinds of local snacks and handcrafts. Here, you are provided with a good chance to mingle with locals, treat yourself with tasty food and buy some adorable gifts to memorize this once-in-a-life adventure.

Duration: 40 minutes