Xian Terracotta Army

Tour Overview

As we all know, Xian is where many Muslims gather and live. In Xian, Muslims live their own lives and form their own special Muslim culture. The famous Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque are the best representation. In addition, the history and culture of Xian is attractive for Muslim tourists. This 3-day Muslim tour pacakge is a quick way for Muslim people to capture the essence of this ancient city.

Highlights:
1. Marvel at one of the world’s must-see ancient sites: a troop of more than 8,000 life-size terracotta figurines.
2. Watch the local colorful and splendid Tang Dynasty Dance Show, with a sumptuous dumpling banquet.
3. Find many special local products and authentic local snacks in the Muslim Quarter, and experience Islamic life and culture.
4. Have a visit to the Great Mosque, a major spot for religious activities among the Muslims in Xi’an.
5. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to learn about the tales of Monk Xuan Zang.

Day-by-day Itinerary

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  1. Upon your arrival in Xian, the local driver will wait for you at arrival hall by holding a board with your name. The pick up location can also be the Xian Airport or Xian Railway Station. After getting on the private and comfortable car, you will be transferred to your Xian downtown hotel, where you can take a rest for the next day tour.

    Accommodation: Luxury/ Comfortable/ Economic hotel booked by us

  2. AM: After hotel breakfast, please meet your guide at 10:00 at your hotel lobby. Your exploration today starts from Terracotta Warriors. Famed as the eighth miracle of the world, the marvelous excavations in 3 different underground vaults show a surprisingly high-level craftsmanship about 2000 years ago. More than 6,600 warriors with different expressions from each other testified the greatest intelligence of the first emperor Qin and his people. Nowadays, the opened 3-D circular-screen movie let you deeply know the historical background of Qin Dynasty while learning the mysterious and splendid culture.

    Noon: Lunch in a local restaurant.

    Xian-Terracotta-Army
    Terracotta Warriors and Horses

    PM: After lunch, you will pay a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It was built to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveler Xuanzang. Also, you can wander around the North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda and enjoy the daily life of local people.

    Evening: In the evening, you will enjoy a Chinese Dumpling Banquet, which serves with nearly 20 varieties of dumplings which stuffed with delicious vegetables, meats, and seafood. Please leave a note to request if you are a vegetarian while booking. Next, you will experience the local colorful and splendid Tang Dynasty Dance Show, a performance of music and dance that imitate the Tang Dynasty over one thousand years ago.

    After the show, the driver and tour guide will transfer you back to your Xian hotel.

    Accommodation: Luxury/ Comfortable/ Economic hotel booked by us

    Tang Dynasty Show in Xian
    Tang Dynasty Show

  3. AM: At 9:00 am, the guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby and lead you to start today’s tour. The first attraction will be Small Wild Goose Pagoda. It is also a landmark of Xian, built in Tang Dynasty to store Buddhist sculptures brought by Xuanzang, together with Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Then, you will continue to explore the graceful Bell and Drum Tower Square which locates in the very center of the city and is considered as the symbol of this old capital. Next, walk to Muslim Quarter where you will find many special local products and authentic local snacks. You can enjoy preserved meat, casserole, various noodles, and purcahse some Terracotta Warriors imitation as souvenirs.

    Noon: Lunch in a local restaurant.

    PM: In the hidden lane of Muslim Quarter, you will visit the Great Mosque, a major spot for religious activities among the Muslims in Xi’an. It possesses much traditional Chinese architectural elements in its design. For example, you will see Chinese pavilions with painted beams and engraved ridgepoles. After that, you will come to ancient City Wall which is the most completely preserved and the largest city wall in China. It was built for the military defense in the Ming Dynasty, 1370 A.D. Visitors can optionally ride a bike on the wall (cost on your own, CNY45p.p).

    After dinner, you will be dropped off at airport or train station for your departure.

    Xian Great Mosque
    Xian Great Mosque

Tour Price Per Person ($=USD)

Travelers Luxury Class
1 People $636
2 People $364
3 People $303
4 People $273
5 People $267
6 People $265
7 People $262
8 People $255
9 People $251
Single Room Supplement $104
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Price includes

  • 2-night accommodation with daily breakfast listed in itinerary
  • Transportation in air-conditioned with professional and skilled driver
  • Excellent English-speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets as listed in itinerary
  • 2 days’ Chinese style lunches and 2 days’ dinners as listed
  • Road tolls, fuel fee and parking fee
  • China Travel Insurance
  • Government tax

Price excludes

  • Visa application or international flights
  • Gratuities (Highly recommended: $4-8 per person per day)
  • Personal expense
  • Any activity not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional activities (Riding a bike on Xian City Wall)
  • The tickets for Bell & Drum Tower in Xian

Special notes:

  • The tour is customizable. If you would like to assign exact hotel, please feel free to leave your idea.
  • There are optional activities available in the tour like riding bike on the City Wall. It’s dependent on your interest, please pay cash on spot.
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