Classic Xi'an City Bus Tour, Xian

About this activity

Whether you are a first-time visitor or an experienced traveler in China, Xi'an is always a must-visit destination known for history. Classic Xi'an City Bus Tour takes you to explore the ancient city of Xi'an and visit all the popular attractions including Small Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area, North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, Bell & Drum Tower Square and Muslim Quarter.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: China Travel Service

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
Included: One bottle of mineral water per day
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Xi'an downtown
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: Local taxes
Included: Entrance fees as list in the itinerary

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal expense
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Small Goose Pagoda

one hour

In the morning, your tour guide and the driver will pick you up from your hotel at some 8:30 am and starts the tour at Small Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area. Small Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the two completely preserved Tang Dynasty Buddhist Pagodas in Xian.
Xi'an Museum

one hour

Visiting Xian Museum which locates inside of Small Wild Goose Pagoda, you will find historical relics and learn about the history of the ancient capital city.

Later on, visit the North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The pagoda here was built in the Tang Dynasty for keeping Buddhist Sutra and figurines of the Buddha that Master Xuanzang brought back to China from ancient India. Now surrounding the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is the large public square for leisure.
Xi'an City Wall

one hour Admission included

In the afternoon, head to Xian ancient City Wall, the most completely preserved and the largest existing city wall in China. It was originally built in the Ming Dynasty for military defense, but now becomes an important attraction in Xi'an. You have an option to ride a bike on the top of City Wall and enjoy the beautiful view of the entire area inside the City Wall.
Dayan Pagoda Northern Square

1 h 30 min

Next we will move on to North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. 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.
Drum Tower Square

30 min

After that, you will visit the Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower of Xi’an date back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The two are located in the center of the Xian city connecting the four roads from east, south, west and north within the City Wall.
Muslim Quarter

one hour

The last stop is the Muslim Quarter, a hub of the Muslim community in Xian City. Many special local products and snacks could be found along this street. You can enjoy preserved meat, casserole, various noodles, etc.

At the end of the tour, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If your hotel beyond the range, please come to Bell Tower Hotel to meet the group or pay extra transfer fee.

End point

If your hotel beyond the range, please come to Bell Tower Hotel to meet the group or pay extra transfer fee.

Pickup points

Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Bell Tower by IHG
Home Inn Xi'an Zhonglou Luomashi Pedestrian Street
Home Inn Boutique Xi'an Zhonglou South Main Street Fen Alley
Jiahe Business Hotel
Home Inn (Xi'an Zhonggulou Square)
Datang Apartment Hotel
Fangting Apartment
Campanile Xi'an Bell Tower Huimin Street
Home Inn (Xi'an Zhonglou North)
Hongtong Hotel
Fukang Inn
Guantu Express Hotel

and 167 more pickup points

Offered pick-up/drop-off service is available for hotels within Xi'an downtown city. if your hotel is beyond the range, an additional transfer fee will be charged accordingly.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet.
You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
Pickup is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please come to Bell Tower Hotel to meet the group or pay extra transfer fee.
You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants