One Day Xian Essence Tour with City Landmarks & Terracotta Army
Tour Overview
Your seasoned tour guide will demonstrate through this private Xian Day Tour the complete historical and cultural aspects of Xian city you won’t find in guidebooks. Unveil the mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors; it represent an astonishing military force that has remained unchanged throughout history.
Enjoy a traditional meal before you explore the historical sites of Bell and Drum Towers. The journey ends at Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a magnificent building that has transmitted spiritual knowledge for hundreds of years. Explore Xian with this trip at your own pace.
Tour Code: XT-003
Travel destination: Xian
Suitable for: First-timers to Xiāan, History Lovers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Get amazed by the life-size Terracotta Warriors and the skill behind their creation.
- Stop by Bell and Drum Tower Square, right in the city center.
- At the city landmark of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, hear stories about Monk Xuang Zang.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Xi'an Historical Sites
At 8:30 in the morning, your professional English-speaking tour guide will meet you at your downtown hotel. Be ready for exploring the essence of this city.
In about 1 hour, you will reach the world-famous Terracotta Army. This archaeological wonder discovered by local farmers shows you the mysteries of Chinaās first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
Dating back more than two thousand years to the Qin Dynasty (221ā206 BCE), the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum houses more than 8000 life-sized soldiers at 3 pits to āaccompanyāĀ the emperor in his afterlife. You know what - each figure has a different facial expression! You will visit the site for 3 hours and mainly learn about the historical facts about the largest one - No.1 Pit.
Chinaxiantour's customers in the Terracotta Army After lunch, head back to Xian city center to admire the historic Bell and Drum Towers. Take some amazing photos with the landmarks.
Continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, originally 5 storeys presided over the construction by the monk Xuanzang to store Buddhist scriptures and statues brought back from Tianzhu (India today). Admire the current 7-level tower, optionally capture a panoramic view from the top of the 64.5-meter-tall pagoda (at an extra fee) and explore the surrounding garden inside the scenic spot.
After that, your private Xian day tour comes to an end. Your guide will transfer you back to your hotel. If you want to visit more highlights of Xian, China Xian Tour will be happy to help you with that.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $115 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, hotel class, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
