Xi’an Side Tours 2026-2027: Day Trips & Excursions from Xi’an
In addition to the iconic historical and cultural landmarks in Xi’an, there are so many things to see and do around the ancient capital. That’s why we designed the Xi’an side tours of different durations and styles for you to explore more hidden treasures of this city.
Thanks to the convenient transportation network, visitors can easily use Xi’an as a base to explore many nearby attractions and destinations. Some excursions from Xi’an can be completed in one day, so you don’t even need to pack up your bags and switch accommodations.
Below are our top recommended attractions and destinations for day trips or short excursions from Xi’an:
- Recommended attractions: Terracotta Army, Mount Huashan, Hukou Waterfall, Huxian County, Famen Temple, Qianling Mausoleum
- Recommended destinations: Yan’an, Luoyang, Zhangye, Pingyao, Chengdu
Top Xi’an Side Tours
These are the most popular short excursions from Xi’an. You’ll explore Mount Huashan, scenic landscapes in north Shaanxi, Chengdu, Luoyang, and nearby destinations with our expert local guides. All the attractions and destinations are easy to reach by high-speed train or our private vehicle. The itineraries are flexible and can be modified according to your preference.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses, make a mini clay warrior by yourself
Customize your experience by visiting 3 to 5 peaks based on your interests
Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple, Luoyang Museum
Yucha Grand Canyon, Wave Valley, Hukou Waterfall
Prepare bamboo for the pandas, clean the enclosures, and observe the pandas
Best Day Trips from Xi’an
If you don’t want to change hotels during your stay, the following easy and rewarding day trips from Xi’an should be your ideal options. As the capital of Shaanxi Province, Xi’an is an excellent gateway to the region’s ancient heritage, natural landscapes, and cultural sites. Join these short excursions for a better understanding of Shaanxi’s highlights.
1-Day Xi’an Rural Tour to Huxian County
4-Day Shaanxi Yucha Grand Canyon & Wave Valley Tour
Tours from Xi’an to Chengdu, Luoyang, Pingyao & More
Want to explore more distinct experiences and attractions beyond those around Xi’an? You can extend your Xi’an trip further to nearby destinations like Chengdu, Luoyang, Pingyao, Zhangye, and more. Our extended Xi’an tours offer diverse experiences, including close encounters with giant pandas in Chengdu, colorful Danxia landforms in Zhangye, heritage sites along the Silk Road, UNESCO-listed Pingyao Ancient City, Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang.
Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple, train station pick-up and drop-off service
Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Zhangye Danxia Landform
Maiji Grottoes, Fuxi Temple, train station pick-up and drop-off service
Chengdu Panda Base, train station pick-up and drop-off service
Pingyao Ancient City, Wang Family Courtyard, Shuanglin Temple
Terracotta Army, Hanfu experience, Huashan Mountain hiking, Longmen Grottoes, Kung Fu show
What Our Guests Say
Real reviews from real travelers. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor with over 900 reviews.
The group enjoyed visiting your beautiful country, your itinerary was ideal it covered all the aspects that a cultural tourist needed to experience, I wish we had more days to spare.
Kelly you handled our multinationality group to precision , the varied arrival timings, the individual payments and your quick replies were commendable.
The organisation was perfect , hotels, breakfast ,guides, buses, drivers ,tours was excellent..the special dinners were good too ,but for the dinner in Shanghai which was insufficient and when we asked for more it was denied..please check on this.
Our guides Jessica in Shanghai ,Chris in Xian and Nikki in Beijing were excellent , patient, very caring knowledgeable and answered all our questions . The drivers were good with good driving skills and patient .
Last but not least your rates were the best..
We wish Xian China Travels all the best and will surely recommend you to our friends.
Once again Thank You Kelly
for organizing this great trip for 26 pax from various parts of the world.
Warm Regards
Wynoma de Faria
Goa India
Many thanks for your help Sheron!
Special thanks to the guide in Xi'an, Noble Liu, who recommended us amazing things in Xi'an, and helped us to have an amazing experience.
Also in Zhangjiajie, our guide Avery gave us 3 perfect days, despite the foggy and rainy weather.
Thank you Noble Liu and Avery!
And last but not least the driver in Xi'an, Mr. Chen was very professional, very polite, always on time, a true gentleman.
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