One Day Xian Private Tour to Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City
Tour Overview
Experience Xi’an’s main attractions during one complete day. It combines both its world heritage sites, interactive cultural experiences and lively Tang-style atmosphere. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses shows exceptional craftsmanship through the realistic soldier replicas. Cherish the chance to make a mini one.
Visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, understand Buddhist historical knowledge while walk through the tranquil garden. Enrich your experience by strolling through Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City and viewing magnificent fountains and active cultural displays.
Travel destination: Xian
Suitable for: Culture Explorers, History Lovers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Go back to the Qin and Tang dynasties and discover thousands of years of Chinese history and culture.
- Check out the eighth wonder of the world and the city’s landmark.
- Try making a mini terracotta warrior or spend more time at Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City for its lively nightlife.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Xian Landmarks & Night Views
After enjoying breakfast at yourĀ hotel, the privateĀ guide will pickĀ youĀ up atĀ the lobby. Todayās tour in Xian starts with a 1-hour drive toĀ aĀ World Heritage, theĀ Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Known as one of the worldās top 10Ā ancient tombs, it has been visited by over 200 foreign heads of state and government.
Explore the museum for 2-2.5 hoursĀ andĀ see thousands of life-sized clay soldiers and horses. You will definitely be attracted by the details of their expressions, clothing and weapons. Your knowledgeable guide share with you the story of its construction and the historical deeds of the owner of the Terracotta Army -Ā Qin Shi Huang.
Next there is a chance to make aĀ mini clay warriorĀ (optional and at your own expense) under the guidance of a skilled craftsman. If you want, your guide will take you to a factory to learn aboutĀ the production process of the Terracotta WarriorsĀ and make a small one by yourself.
Learn to Make a Mini Terracotta Warrior After lunchĀ in Lintong district, drive backĀ to cityĀ downtown area to visitĀ Dacien Temple.Ā Here the most striking building is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, 7Ā floors and 64.5 meters high. Why was this tower built? What was it used for? Your guide will share the facts in detail and here is a key information for you to glimpse now - Buddhist scriptures. Whatever, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is theĀ landmark in Xi'anĀ worth visiting.
Option: You can pay an additional fee to go upĀ the pagoda. From its top, overlook the city's scenery from 360 degrees and feelĀ the fusion of ancient and modern.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda LeaveĀ the scenic areaĀ and continueĀ walkingĀ for only 5 minutes to the Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City.Ā The most famous one on theĀ North SquareĀ isĀ the largest matrix music fountain in Asia with a water column that can reach up to 60 meters.
Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City is actually a pedestrian street, about 2 kilometersĀ longĀ lined with Tang style ancient buildings. People wearing Tang Dynasty costumesĀ make you as if traveling backĀ to the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
ThisĀ itinerary endsĀ around 5:30 pm. If you want to stay and enjoy the night view, please return to the hotel by yourself after the tour ends. After nightfall, the lights here shine brightly, making it one of the best destinations for a glimpse of Xi'an's nightlife.
Tour Price Per Person ($=USD)
From $120 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.
* For the final price, please refer to the service voucher sent to you by your travel consultant.
