One-Day Essential Xi'an Tour

One-Day Essential Xi'an Tour

The fabled starting point of Silk Road, Xi'an was a provincial capital for 13 dynasties spanning a period of 1,100 years. Unlike any other major cities in China, with an intact city wall, quaint local customs, and a long history even by Chinese standards. Xi'an is also home of the world renowned Terracotta warriors, an archaeological site of wonder and importance, as well as famous Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda built in 652 during Tang dynasty with its original five stories but later renovated in 704 during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian and also in Ming dynasty.

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China

Your will be pick up from your hotel 8:30am and drive to the Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum. Terra-Cotta Warriors were created to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang and to protect him in the afterlife. It is estimated that there are over 7,000 life-size terracotta figures and horses buried here. The museum complex features extensive exhibits, artifacts, and a movie of the rich history of the site, plus breathtaking examples of the countless treasures unearthed here.

Duration: 2 hours

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

After lunch, you will travel to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a landmark of the city. Built in the Tang Dynasty，the square pyramid stands at 197 feet (60 meters) tall, which is about seven-story high.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Before the tour ends, you will step on Xi'an's City Wall. It is the most complete and best preserved ancient city wall of all China. Dating back to some 600 years ago, the wall is still an active part of city life that bustles all around it.
You will be escorted back to your hotel around 6:00 pm and conclude this wonderful tour.

Duration: 1 hour