Xian Highlight Day Tour: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Muslim Quarter
Tour Overview
This trip is one of the best-selling Xian day tours, covering the top Xian highlights. A personal guide will grab you from your hotel and take you to the amazing Terracotta Warriors. This UNESCO site is super impressive – it was built for China’s first emperor’s protection. Visit Pits 1, 2, and 3 and see tons of soldiers and horses, all with different faces and remarkable histories. After eating, the tour goes on to the massive Ancient City Wall. You can even bike around the 13.7-kilometer walls and enjoy awesome views of the city.
After that, swing by the Bell and Drum Tower Square ā perfect for snapshots. Then, hit the busy Muslim Quarter. Try some real XiāanĀ food like Biangbiang noodles, Rougamo, and Pita Bread soaked in Beef/LambĀ Soup. This plan we’ve made lets you experience Xi’an’s history, culture, and tasty food all in one day.
Travel destination: Xian
Suitable for: Foodies, History Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Admire the world’s greatest man-made wonder – the Terracotta Army, built by China’s first emperor.
- Walk or bike on the old City Wall, catch a nice breeze, and view the whole city.
- Eat some tasty local snacks in the Muslim Quarter and enjoy the local vibes.
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, your private local Xian tour guide will meet you in the lobby for an 08:30 am pick-up. Together, you will drive to the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses, located in Lintong District.
Some farmers stumbled upon this amazing archaeological site back in ’74, and it turned out to be a major find! This UNESCO site was built to guard the tomb of Chinaās First Emperor. Upon exploring Pits 1, 2, and 3 with a guide for about two and a half hours, you’ll see thousands of clay soldiers that are all life-sized. Each one has a really detailed face, and they’re set up in this old battle formation with horses and chariots. The guide will tell you fascinating stories and facts so you can get a feel for how big and well-made this place is.
After lunch (included), return to Xian City and your tour in Xian continues to the Ancient City Wall. It is the largest and most well preserved ancient city wall in China, 12 meters high and 12-14 meters wide at the top. It is a closed rectangle with a circumference of 13.74 kilometers. On the city wall, you can choose to ride a bicycle at your own expense and enjoy the scenery inside and outside the city wall. Next, you will be transferred to the landmark – Bell Tower & Drum Tower Square, where you can take some photos.
The Muslim QuarterĀ is the perfect, lively last stop on your Xi’an tour. This historic Hui-style neighborhood is full of narrow, busy streets with small shops and real street food. As you walk around, you can try manyĀ kinds of tasty Shaanxi finger foods and Xi’an specialties like Biangbiang Noodles, RougamoĀ (Chinese Hamburger with Meat), Pita Bread in Beef/Lamb Soup, and Cold Noodles. It’s a great place to experience the city’s food scene and end your day in a fun way.
At the end of the tour, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.
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.
