3 Days Best of Xian Package Tour
- Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Banpo Neolithic Village, Bell and Drum Tower Square, Xian Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum.
- Private tour guide + Driver + Vehicle + Entrance tickets + Lunches
- Yes
- Start from $123 per person
Tour Overview
This itinerary includes 6 attractions well worth visiting in Xian including the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell & Drum Tower Square, and Banpo Neolithic Village. You will explore these sites with a knowledgeable and accommodating English-speaking tour guide. After the tour, you will have a new understanding of this amazing place. Pick this tour to get to know real Xian and fall for this ancient capital.
Highlights:
1. Visit the Shaanxi History Museum to appreciate plenty of priceless cultural relics.
2. Take a walk in the Bell and Drum Tower Square in the heart of Xi’an ancient city before heading to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to learn about the tales of Monk Xuang Zang.
3. Discover the ruins of an ancient human village of Neolithic Yangshao culture (6,000 years old) in Banpo Museum.
4. Get a glimpse into the legendary history of the construction of the impressive Terracotta Warriors with a fascinating guided tour.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Xian ArrivalShaanxi 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
Xian Bell Tower - Day 2: XianTerra-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
Terracotta Warriors and Horses - Day 3: Xian DepartureXian 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!
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $234 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel.
Price includes
- All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- 2 lunches as noted in the itinerary
- Transfer in an air-conditioned car
- Excellent English-speaking tour guide and skillful driver
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day
Price excludes
- Accommodation
- Personal expenses and optional activities such as bike riding on the City Wall
- Gratuities (recommended)