3 Days Best of Xian Package Tour

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Xian Arrival
   Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell and Drum Tower Square (Lunch)

   AM: Upon your arrival in Xian, our English-speaking tour guide will greet you at airport or train station by holding your name and escort you to downtown Xian in a comfortable van. We will visit the Shaanxi History Museum to appreciate plenty of priceless cultural relics.

   Noon: Lunch in a local restaurant.

   PM: Next, we will head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which is a place to worship Buddha. The pagoda was originally built to hold the sutras and Buddha statues that Xuanzang brought back to China from India. Now there is a big garden around the pagoda where people can have a nice walk. Then continue the tour to Bell and Drum Tower square to admire the Bell Tower and Drum Tower from a distance. Local people come here for shopping and relaxing themselves. You can find large malls, local food and entertainment facilities.

   At last, drive back to your downtown hotel.

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by yourself

   

2. Day 2: Xian
   Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Banpo Neolithic Village, Xian Ancient City Wall (Lunch)

   AM: Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby in the morning. We’ll visit Banpo Museum first. This New Stone Age site, dating from approximately 5,000 to 4,000 B.C., is one of the most complete examples of a Neolithic agricultural settlement in the world. Next, we will move on to the most important stop Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. It was listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. Known as “the eighth major miracle of the world” and one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the 20th century, the museum shows a surprisingly high level in sculpture. It has 3 pits with a total area of 22,780 square meters. You will also have a glimpse of Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum in the car on the way back to city area.

   Noon: Lunch in a local restaurant.

   PM: Last stop will be Xian Ancient City Wall, the most complete city wall that has survived in China. It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient military defense systems in the world. It provides invaluable and substantial materials for studying the history, military science, and architecture of the Ming Dynasty. Visitors can optionally ride a bike on the top of the City Wall to see the city from a unique angle.

   After a great time on the City Wall, transfer back to your hotel.

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by yourself

   

3. Day 3: Xian Departure
   Xian Airport or Train Station Transfer by Car

   Our driver will pick you up from hotel according to your flight schedule and transfer you to the airport. Wish you a pleasant journey！