Thousands of years ago, Xī'ān (then known as Cháng'ān) was the epicentre of Chinese culture, and the beginning and end of the fabled Silk Road. Sitting pretty in the fertile Wei River Valley today, remnants of Xian's ancient past are still visible everywhere. Take a Xian tour and explore the region's history with a knowledgeable local guide.

Other travelers will tell you that no trip to China is complete without a visit to Xian's awesome Terracotta Warriors. One of the most significant archaeological finds ever, the 7000 life-size warriors and horses were constructed around 200 BC - and no two are alike. Afterwards, take a stroll through the city's Muslim Quarter, pausing to contemplate the 8th century Grand Mosque, with its unique blend of Chinese and Islamic architecture. You can also listen to traditional musicians play outside Xian's ancient city walls (dating back to the Ming Dynasty).

Your Xian tour will leave you utterly enchanted with this special part of China.

Xian

If this is the first time you ever visit Xian, I strongly recommend this tour for you. I have included three most popular sights in Xian, the Terracotta Warriors Museum, City Wall and Muslim Quarter. The reason why I choose these three particular sights is that after all these years of being a guide, I discovered that most people came to Xian for them. The Terracotta Warriors Museum provides history and art, City Wall provides culture and outdoor experience, and the Muslim Quarter provides food and local customs. Joining this tour, you will have a initial impression of this charming city and I am more than willing to show you around.

Learn how to make dumplings at local farmer's home

Spinach noodle at a nice local restaurant

Discover the Most Popular Sights in Xian - Terracotta Warriors Museum, City Wall and Muslim Quarter

Xian Most Popular Tour

One Day Xian Private Terracotta Warriors Tour with One-way Airport Transfer

In this day tour we will visit the major highlight of Xi'an:

-Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, considered as the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century. You will be amazed by the scale of this huge underground army as well as the life-size terracotta warriors, horses and chariots guarding the mausoleum of China's First Emperor for over 2, 200 years.

Optional depending on time:

-Banpo Neolithic Ruins, the site which houses the ruins of a six-thousand-year-old village where you get to know China's ancient civilization and Banpo ancestors' life.

-Huaqing Pool (Huaqing Hot Springs), the site of Tang Imperial Bathing Pools is now rebuilt into a beautiful palace and garden complex, famous for the romantic love story of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Yuhuan.

-Hanyanling Mausoleum of Jingdi Emperor of Han Dynasty. Here you will see the different style of terracotta soldiers and burial relics which show different social customs and different values of Han Emperors.

Explore Historic highlight - Terracotta Warriors with a local guide

When people ask me how I feel about Xian, I always say that Xian is a city of culture and heritage. There are just so much cultural stuff to explore here. In order to make best use of your two days here, I chose several must-see sights for you. Besides the world-famous Terracotta Army, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Quarter, I also want to show you the local cave dwelling and Hanyangling Museum. You will see that this special cave is still in use and the people living there are happy and content. In the Hanyangling Museum, I want to show you what the life is like in the Han dynasty, which is about 2000 years ago.

Entrance fee for Terracotta Warriors Museum, Traditional Cave Dwelling, City Wall, Hanyangling Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower.

Eight-treasure porridge in the muslim quarter

Discover majestic relics of the past and immerse yourself into the local culture!

Xian 2-day Heritage and Culture Tour

Xi'an Hightlights Tour including Terracotta Army Museum,Big Wildgoose Pagoda &the City wall

If you want to have a great day seeing highlights of Xi'an , then this is the right one for you!
Three attractions with their own invaluble permanent places in different directions of the city, which are not easy to go without personal transportation. It's very necessary to have an expert as your tour guide to help you understand these heritages better too. Donna has been there more than one thousand times, so I'll be quite experience. At least, I can tell you all secretes of history hidden in culture relics which you see. I'd like to help you turn history into wisdom and let you take it home. It's quite worth your time to see the most amazing sites in Xi'an or it's surrounding area.
-Terracotta Warriors Army Museum is considered as the greatest archaeological discovery of th 20th century.
-The Big Wildgoose Pagoda is famous as the religious center in the grand Tang Dynasty.
-The City Wall is the best completed perseved military defensive system in China.

Bronze chariots and horses are famed as the crown of bronze ware

The Big Wildgoose Pagoda is so splendid that you couldn't forget it.

Explore the glory of Qin,Tang&Ming Dynasties together!

Private Xi'an Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Hanyangling Museum, Cave Homes

Only have one day in Xian, but you want to learn as much as possible? This trip is for you. I will tell you the tiny details and interesting anecdotes about the Terracotta Army and Horses, introduce people living in the traditional cave house to you, and take you to the only underground museum in China, the Hanyangling Museum. It will be a busy day, but you will feel satisfied and happy. Plus, my chauffeur friend will make sure you want nothing more in the business van.

Bronze Chariot at the Terracotta Army Museum

Color-preserved statue in Hanyangling Museum

Discover the past of Xian in one day, a UNESCO World Heritage Site included!

Private Xian Airport/Fast Train Station Round Way Transfers

Private airport/fast train station pick-up and drop-off services by driver. This is for round way, including airport/fast train station pick-up as well as drop-off.

Private Xian Airport/Fast Train Station Round Way Transfer

One Day Xian Private Terracotta Warriors Tour with Roundway Airport/Train Station transfers

Explore Terracotta Warriors and other highlights with a local guide.

A Tour of Terracotta Army and Hanyangling Museum at Jingdi Emperor's Tomb

If you just want to do a day tour in Xi'an, then this is the right one for you!
Two different museums with their own characters in different directions of the city, which are not that easy to go without a private transportation.
Pay visits of these two amazing museums with a tour guide who has been there for over 2, 000 times will be quite an experience. At least, he can tell you all the warriors names in the Terra Cotta Army Museum if you really want to know that!
Get a chance to see the most amazing sites in Xi'an or its surrounding area: the world famous Terra Cotta Army Museum and probably the most underrated Hanyangling Museum.
Private air-conditioned van or minibus will make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. To have an local expert as your tour guide will help you to understand these heritages better. Not just immerse yourself in history, but also get an insight of the burial culture in ancient China.

1. Entrance tickets of the Terra Cotta Army Museum;
2. Entrance tickets of the Han yangling Museum.

Explore the glory of Qin & Han dynasties in a day

Two of the most popular senic spots in Xi'an including Mt.Huashan&Terracotta Army

This is a tailor-made tour for those people who want to visit these two must see places(Mt. huashan&Teaarcotta Army Museum) in one day. Those who don't have enough time to visit but still expect to see the most famous attractions of Xi'an. Resist on giving a hurried and cursory glance at attractions.
 I have so many reasons why you should book this tour. Firstly, it's time-saving. Secondly, it's money-saving too. Thirdly, it's very perfect visit time for you to hike on the range of Mt. Huashan& see the Terracotta Army without crowded people. Forthly, it's enough time for you to enjoy both of them in a whole day and no rush. Fifthly, your guide has been there more than 1000 times who well knows what you interest in . She'd like to disscuss with you for any questions

Let's climb up Mt. Huashan One Day Hiking Tour with a round trip of cable car

Cliffside Plank Path is No.1 steep in Mt.Huashan,this road is escavated in the middle of South peak,both the up and down are cliffs,the iron chain is hanged the road surface is built by stone and rafter,and is fastened by peg.

Mt. Hua is known as No.1,Precipitous Mountain under Heaven'.It has five peaks and ten mysterious spots which is incredible to see!

Let's enjoy the most amazing sites of Xian city!

One Day Xian Private City Tour with One-way Airport Transfer

Pick up or drop off at airport, and visit some of the following places for the day (according to flight schedule):

-City Wall

-Big Wild Goose Pagoda

-Bell and Drum Tower Square

-Muslim Quarter

-Evening Optional:
Tang Dynasty Show (or with Dumpling/Royal Banquet)

* If you have a party larger than 5, please get in touch with me. Larger vehicles can be arranged

Explore the highlights of Xi'an City with a local guide

As a local Xianese person, I'm constantly amazed by the newly-discovered sights. To me, Xian is a big treasure house. There are always something new to explore. Xian, being a capital city for thousands of years, has collected unaccountable amount of historical sites. There is a saying that when you dig here, you will always find something even if you are not looking for anything. That's how Xian is rich in historical stuff. Aside from the already famous ones, I want to show you the latest excavated sights. Let's make this tour just for you!

Tailor your trip for a perfect Afternoon - Qin Terracotta Army and other Xian Attractions

Customizable Terracotta Warriors Tour

Private Transfer and Evening Tour - Xian Airport, Xian North Bullet train Station OR Xian Downtown Express

If you have a little bit more time after your late arrival at Xi'an airport , Xian North Bullet train Station OR Xian Downtown Express, you'd like to see how different the city is at night and try amzing local food as soon as posible. This is the right one for you！
A relaxing Xi'an Night and Food Tour make you a real gourment by tasting a bite of China . 3-must go to see attractions including Muslim Quarter, the City Wall&the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Muslim Quarter, considered as the only historial and culture area that survived through long history, is located in the city center of Xi'an. Combined with classic and modernation, it's not only the most active but most fun area full with finger- licking food, various of smell s and ingredience and hand-picked restaurant. Bustling and Bustling visitors make you touch a real chinese people's life and see a colorful China. At the foot of the City Wall, you can hear some buskers' grace songs. The Big Wildgoose Pagoda &fountain show sholud make you joyful&cheerful.

Muslim's bread named Nang is baked with onion and souces.

The Big Wildgoose Pagoda is so pretty that you can't believe you stay in front of a royal temple .

Night lights of the City Wall is amazing beyond any moment of the antient city castle.

Let's Discover Amzing Xi'an Togther!

Mountain Taibai, situated in Meixian County 110 kilometers far away from Xian, is the highest peak of Qinling Mountain Range. The vast difference in altitude results in a distinctive vertical distribution of climate, soil, and vegetation. It has more than 260 species of wild birds and animals. The wild area around the scenery spectacular and the air pleasant is a natural oxygen bar. Mountain Taibai famed as highest mountain more close to the living area of immortals, is a good place for a hiking tour, taking a deep breath, releasing pressure, relaxing and enjoying the fantastic moment!

There're lots of Taoist temple at foot of the mountain. You'll see fantastic waterfalls plunged down, the pounding against the stone echoes like thunder. While climbing the top of the mountain, you'll surprise that it looks like the ice never melt. You'll witness Mountains fall and the earth splits across space.

Book this tour now! let me tell you more interesting Chinese folk story and legacy about Mount Taibai!

Mountain Taibai is dividing line of south China and north China

Your footprint at top of Mountain Taibai is landmark which is divided China into south and north.

Let's witness the wonder of Mountains fall and the earth splits of Ice Age

One Day Hiking Tour of Mount Taibai

Two Days Xi'an History & Folk Culture Tour

This is a tour combining sight-seeing, food-tasting and local life experiencing.

The 1st day, we will see the world famous Terra Cotta Army, biking on Xi'an Ancient City Wall & try some good local snacks in Muslim area the same day.

The 2nd day, we will visit an underground museum at Jingdi Emperor's Mausoleum.

Having a local lunch in a cave dwelling in a rural village, and we can also spend couple of hours to do some traditional folk art like paper cutting, and also can walk around to get some insight about countryside life.

At the end of the day, we can enjoy a cup of tea, to see some folk arts being done in those workshops and try some local snacks in an ancient village on the way back.

1) Entrance fee of Terra Cotta Army Museum
2) Entrance fee of City Wall
3) Biking fee on the wall
4) Entrance fee of Hanyangling Museum
5) Entrance fee of Cave dwelling and Lunch there 

Let's see & do something different!

One Day Explore Tour of Terracotta Army Museum,City Wall &Muslim Quarter

How about the city of Xi'an?
For most foreign travelers who have never been to X'an before, the city will be considered as an old small town. In fact, A part from the Unesco listed World Heritage "Terracotta Army"，Xi'an is famous as the latest national central cities in China today. It's considered as the birthplaces of 73 emperors of 13 dynasties who established their capitals here . It's known as the starting point of the world famous "Silk Road" and reputed as one of the "Four Ancient Capitals of the World", together with Rome, Athens and Byzantine. It owned the best perseved completed military defensive system in whole China-the City Wall which makes you feel it like an huge city castle even today. Muslin Quarter is located at the real center of Xi'an. It's the most active area of the city and it's considered as the only history and cultural area of the city which survived through hundreds of years.
Join this tour, I debt you there'll be a lot of interesting stories and primary data of those attraction

Musllin Quarter make you love moving!There're so many attractions such as the Bell&Drum Tower,the Courtyard of Mr.Gao"s Family and the famous Great Mosque.

You're amazed colorful painted Terra Cotta Army which stand in a real battle formation guarding the First China's Emperor

A round trip of Bicycle-riding at the top of the City Wall is so interesting that you can't resist the temptation.

Follow History teacher to Explore a Magic Xi'an Together!

Terra Cotta Army Museum & the Show of Everlasting Sorrow

Want to see the Terra Cotta Army and watch the "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" show? This is the key for you.
You can start late enough (around 2 pm or 3 pm) at the tour day, which means that you can avoid big crowds at the museum of Terra Cotta Army yet still have enough time to see everything there.
Since the show starts at 8pm or 8:30pm, so you can have a great local dinner with the real local cost.
No need to say anything about this show since it's actually beyond all words and to say can not show the justice.
You will be drop off at your hotel in the city around 10:30pm to 11:00pm.

Entrance fee of the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum.
Entrance fee for VIP seats of the show "Song of Everlasting Sorrow".


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