Best Xi'an Side Tours & Day Trips 2026/2027

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.

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Half Day Xi’an Terracotta Warriors Tour

Terracotta Warriors and Horses, make a mini clay warrior by yourself

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1-Day Mount Huashan Adventure Tour

Customize your experience by visiting 3 to 5 peaks based on your interests

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2-Day Xi’an to Luoyang Tour by Bullet Train

Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple, Luoyang Museum

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4-Day Shaanxi Yucha Grand Canyon & Wave Valley Tour

Yucha Grand Canyon, Wave Valley, Hukou Waterfall

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1-Day Private Chengdu Panda Volunteer Tour from Xi’an

Prepare bamboo for the pandas, clean the enclosures, and observe the pandas

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1-Day Hukou Waterfall Tour from Xi’an

Hukou Waterfall, unique terrain of the Loess Plateau

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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

Visit a local peasant family, appreciate Huxian peasant paintings

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2-Day Xi’an Yan’an Tour

Yellow Emperor Mausoleum, Hukou Waterfall, Pagoda Hill

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1-Day Yellow Emperor Mausoleum Tour from Xi’an

Xuanyuan Temple and Yellow Emperor Mausoleum

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4-Day Shaanxi Yucha Grand Canyon & Wave Valley Tour

Yucha Grand Canyon, Wave Valley, Hukou Waterfall

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1-Day Xi’an Qianling Mausoleum and Famen Temple Tour

Famen Temple, Qianling Mausoleum, Tomb of Princess Yongtai

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1-Day Qianling Mausoleum and Xianyang Museum Tour

Qianling Mausoleum, Tomb of Princess Yong Tai, Xianyang Museum

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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.

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1-Day Xi’an-Luoyang Tour by High Speed Train

Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple, train station pick-up and drop-off service

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What Our Guests Say

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8/11/2026
				Fantastic Tour with an Excellent Guide! We had a wonderful day exploring Xi’an with our tour guide, Jiajia. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and well-prepared. Her explanations were clear and engaging, and she clearly knew the city and its history inside and out.



She also chose a fantastic restaurant for lunch, and the food was delicious. What impressed us most was how well she engaged our children—they thoroughly enjoyed the tour and stayed interested throughout the entire day!



Jiajia truly made our experience special, and we would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone visiting Xi’an. A fantastic guide and a memorable experience!
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7/27/2026
				Ultimate China What an experience. China did herself proud. An amazing place and amazing people. So friendly and helpful. Great hotels.

Our guide was Britany who would be the best guide we have ever  had on our many travels. She spoke perfect and clear English and was always available to help. She helped us get through air ports and railway stations, shopping, and banks. One sick person she took to the doctors and then the hospital and stayed with him.

She was incredibly knowledgable and very well organised. Her timing helped us to visit many places before the crowds arrived.

I would thoroughly recommend this tour as it covered a large section of China and included places in Tibet.
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7/10/2026
				Wonders of Xi'an I spent a glorious few days in Xian this summer, and China Xian Tours was exceptional. Sheron, the agent who worked directly with me, was polite, approachable, and professional. She made sure I was kept up to date about tour times, meet up locations, and all the logistics of my multi-day tour around the city.



Noble was my tour guide, and Liu Jun was our driver. Noble made sure that I saw everything that I wanted to (I happen to be interested in far off Taoist temples and Buddhist shrines), and he was very knowledgeable about Chinese culture and history. Liu Jun was an exceptional driver, seamlessly navigating the chaotic Xian streets with ease and efficiency.



I highly recommend this company, and am already plotting my next excursion with them.
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