Xi’an City Wall Spring Festival Lantern Exhibition Tour
Tour Overview
Lanterns play an important role in the Chinese Spring Festival. It bears peopleās wish for a better life and good luck in the following year. This Spring Festival evening tour in Xian will lead you to the Ancient City Wall to enjoy the colorful lantern exhibition.
The 600-year-old City Wall illuminated by lanterns showcases its night beauty. Many visitors prefer biking on the top of the City Wall. The tour allows you to begin at an earlier time if you wish to participate. Your guide can help you rent a bike and you can see the city from a unique angle. Xian welcomes you to join the locals in Spring Festival celebrations on the City Wall.
Tour Code: XT-032
Travel destination: Xiāan
Suitable for: History Explorers, Photography Enthusiasts
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- The Ancient City Wall transforms into a Chinese New Year celebration space during nighttime hours.
- The lanterns display the stunning colors while you can see the impressive city skyline.
- Take an optional daytime tour to discover the site’s extensive history as a military defense system.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Spring Festival Lantern Exhibition on City Wall
Your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in the city center around 5pm. If your hotel is close to the Bell Tower, youĀ will meet you directly at the entrance of your hotel, and then take a 15 minute walk to the south gate of the Xi'an City Wall.
The Xi'an City Wall Lantern Exhibition is a large-scale light event held annually during the Spring Festival on the largest existing ancient city wall in China. As night falls, the 13.74-kilometer-long Ming Dynasty city wall transforms into a "time-space light belt", with thousands of lanterns shining brightly alongside ancient buildings. You will have a unique experience - 'admiring the lights on the back of history'.
Date inĀ 2026: January 1st to March 22nd
South Gate of the City Wall during the Spring Festival After arrival, before continuing with the next activities, you may want to take some photos of this iconic building. It shines with vitality under the dazzling lantern light.
The performance activities of the lantern festival are centered around the TangĀ dynastyĀ style, with interactive parades and performances, allowing you to experience the prosperity of the Tang DynastyĀ (618-907)Ā byĀ traveling for thousands of years.
If you want to have a deeper understanding of the history of the Xi'an City Wall, China Xian TourĀ can arrange to pick you up earlier in the afternoon, such as 3 o'clock. You can learn about its function as a military defense system during the dayĀ time, as an extension of your visit to the lantern exhibition.
Xian City Wall Spring Festival Lantern Exhibition Around 9pm, theĀ guide will send you back to the hotel.
Note: The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted according to your personal preferences and schedule. If you have any special requirements or would like to explore other nearby attractions, please inform your travel consultantĀ in advance.
Tour Price ($=USD)
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
