3 Days Xian Private Trip: History Exploration & Tang Costume Experience

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Xi’an Arrival & Xi’an Evening Exploration
   Experience Tang Costumes and Explore Xi'an's Nightlife

   Welcome to Xian, the ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties (please arrive between 11 am - 1 pm). When you arrive at Xi'an Airport, the local tour guide will pick you up from the exit gate by holding a welcome board "China Xian Tour". Drive around an hour to the Xi'an downtown hotel for a short rest. In the evening, enjoy a Xian nightlife tour.

   Begin your China Xian tour at the Bell Tower & Drum Tower Square. Here you can see many ancient buildings, among which the Bell Tower is a landmark of Xi'an, located in the center of the city. At night, these buildings are illuminated by lights, making them perfect for taking photos.

   Next, walk for about 5 minutes to the Muslim Quarter, a haven for food lovers. Stroll through bustling streets and taste local famous snacks like lamb skewers and Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger).

   

   After that, drive about 25 minutes to the North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, where the Buddhist structure dates back to the Tang Dynasty. You can appreciate the largest Music Fountain Show in Asia. Then, immerse yourself in the night scene around the Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City. This area comes alive with street performances that vividly showcase Tang Dynasty culture.

   It is like traveling back to the ancient times when you are in the Tang Dynasty costume and walk among many Tang Dynasty-styled architectures and sculptures telling Tang stories.

   After the night tour in Xian, return to your hotel.

   Accommodation: 4-star Hotel

   

2. Day 2: Terracotta Army Tour in Xian
   Visit the World Heritage Sites of Xi'an

   Start your day with a good breakfast at the hotel. After that, we are going to explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's definitely the best part during your Xi'an trip. The site has 3 pits holding over 8,000 life-size clay figures of warriors, horses, and chariots. During our two and a half hours there, you'll hear fascinating insights, like who made it and why. You'll also get a quick overview of what China's first emperor did and fascinating facts about China's history.

   

   In the afternoon, when lunch is over, we'll head back into Xi'an. There, we'll visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and it is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's an old, but well-maintained building that's a special place for Buddhists. Xuanzang, who was a translator and traveler, brought Buddhist scriptures and statues from India back during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and the pagoda was built to store them.

   After that, go explore the Ancient City Wall - it's the biggest and most well-preserved city wall you can discover in China. They built it way back in the Ming Dynasty, and it seriously shows off Xi'an's rich past. You can walk on top of the wall and see an awesome view of the whole city. Or, if you want, you can rent a bike and ride around on the wall. Please note, the bike rental costs extra.

   Accommodation: 4-star Hotel

   

3. Day 3: Xian Food Tour, Xi'an Departure
   Explore Cultural Relics and Xian Culinary Culture

   Begin your last day in Xian with a visit to the Xian Museum, which consists of three parts: the museum, the Jianfu Temple, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. The museum has a collection of 130,000 cultural relics from various historical periods in Xi'an, including some unearthed from influential dynasties in Chinese history such as the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang.

   After the museum visit, go to admire the onsite Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Learn more about it, besides being a legacy of Buddhist architectural art from the Tang Dynasty.

   

   Then, drive for about 1 hour to reach Yuanjiacun Village, a traditional Chinese village consisting of a snack street, a Muslim street, a cultural street, a bar street, an art gallery, and more. Taste authentic Guanzhong food and snacks, and also experience some cultural activities such as grinding noodles, weaving, making vinegar, grinding soybeans, and making tofu.

   After the exploration, your guide will then transfer you to Xian Airport for your departure flight. End of your 3 days Xian tour package. Please ensure your flight departs after 6:00 PM.