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Mini Group: Two-Day Xi'an Panoramic Tour

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Mini Group: Two-Day Xi'an Panoramic Tour

About this activity

From the amazing Terra-cotta Warriors and the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang to the large Han Yang Ling Mausoleum of Emperor Jindi of Han Dynasty and his Empress, from the local life of Xi’an citizens to Chinese traditional culture and arts, from street snacks to selected Xi’an local’s favorite dishes, in these two days exploration you’ll have a panoramic view of this imperial city of Xi’an on its glorious history, traditional culture, authentic food and the real life of the people that would never be discovered by a typical tourist.

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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Trippest Travel

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Free pick-up within the 2nd ring road of the Xi'an city and from the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda area. Xi'an is relatively a big city.
  • Included: Bottled drinking water
  • Included: Entrance fees: Ancient City Wall
  • Included: Entrance fees: Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'an Museum
  • Included: Professional English-speaking tour guide service
  • Included: Entrance fees: Hanyang Tomb (Tomb of Emperor Jingdi in Han Dynasty)
  • Included: Entrance fees: Terracotta Army Museum

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities (recommended)
  • Not included: Hotel accommodation and any other personal expenses during tour.
  • Not included: Meals
  • Not included: Airport transfer
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Bike rental fee on the City Wall

Itinerary

  1. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

    3 hours Admission included

    Day 1, Time: 7:30 - 12:00

    Pickup from your hotel and ride about 1 hour (arrives at around 9 am) to the Terracotta Museum. Your exploration of the Terracotta Army site begins. Please follow your guide to discover the amazing terracotta warriors that were buried for more than 2,000 years and to hear interesting stories about China's first emperor — Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259–210 BC).

    There are three pits in the museum. Our recommended visiting sequence is Pit 1 – Pit 2 – Pit 3 – the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang as you will follow historical clues that lead from general to detailed information.

    Pit 1 is the largest of the pits and it is estimated to house around 6,000 figures as well as a great quantity of bronze weaponry. You will be shocked by the large scale of the figures lining up, and will feel as if you have been taken back to the Qin Dynasty when the army of soldiers was waiting to go out to battle.

    Pit 2 is not as large as Pit 1. Pit 3 is the smallest one.

  2. Xi'an City Wall

    2 h 30 min Admission included

    Day 1, Time: 14:30 - 17:00

    Xi'an Ancient City Wall was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1370–1378 AD) and is the largest and the best-maintained ancient city wall in China. It is shaped like a rectangle with a total length of 13.74 kilometers. The downtown part of Xi'an City is centered within this ancient city wall. There are four major gates (the north gate, the east gate, the south gate, and the west gate) of this city wall. Your visit will start from East Gate (Chang Le Gate).

    After a leisurely walk, your guide will lead you descend from the wall. However, you are welcome to make another choice if you are itching to try cycling on the wall (at your own expense).

  3. Muslim Quarter

    one hour

    Day 1, Time: 17:00 - 18:00

    After visiting the city wall, you will head to Xi'an's most famous food street, Muslim Street, where you'll see lots of featured foods and snacks. You can try some if you'd like to.

  4. Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)

    2 hours Admission included

    Day 2, Time: 7:30 – 11:00

    The same as your previous day, your guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby at the appointed time (around 7:30AM-8AM) and pick you up to our first destination: Hanyangling Mausoleum. It takes about 40 minutes to drive there. This museum has an underground exhibition hall so that people can see the results of the archeological digs in the big mausoleum complex of Emperor Jingdi (also named Liu Qi, 188 to 141 BC) of the Han Dynasty, his wife, officials, dynastic clan members, and commoners. There is also a graveyard for slaves who built the complex. The underground hall was opened in 2006. The archeological dig site only covers a small area, but the whole burial complex is immense. It covers a total area of about 10 square kilometers or 4 square miles.

  5. Small Goose Pagoda

    one hour Admission included

    Small Wild Goose Pagoda is a multi-eave, square, brick structure of fifteen storeys. Originally it was 46 meters high, but now it is 43.3 meters high, because its steeple was destroyed. It has a square pedestal and a huge first storey, whose sides measure 11.38 meters long each. Doors on the north and south sides of the first storey have frames built of black stone. Carved on the lintel are images of arhats and designs of grasses, their excellent workmanship reflecting the artistic style of the early Tang Dynasty. You will have chance to ring the bell for blessings and good luck.

  6. Xi'an Museum

    one hour Admission included

    Xi'an Museum is just nearby the pagoda. Xi'an Museum, covering an area of 245 hectares, was officially opened to the public in May 2007. This museum collectively reflects the long history of Xi'an city, integrating with the small Wild Goose Pagoda, the national key protection culture unit, the ancient building groups of Janfu Temple, and the modern culture relic exhibition hall. The harmony combination demonstrates the special features of this garden museum, the strong historic atmosphere in the modernity.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • Transportation is at your own expense. Pickup time: approx. 7:30 am.

End point

  • Transportation is at your own expense. Pickup time: approx. 7:30 am.

Pickup points

  • Super 8 Hotel Xi'an Anyuanmen Metro Station
  • Wyndham Grand Xian South
  • Ibis Hotel
  • Grand Mercure Hotel Xian On Renmin Square
  • Pai Hotel Xi'an Mingchengqiang Railway Station
  • Pinshang Dushi Hotel
  • Qicai Holiday Hotel
  • Fortune Hotel
  • City Mini Theme Hotel Xi'an Railway Station
  • Home Inn Xi'an Railway Station Wanda Plaza
  • Han Guang Men Hotel
  • Lanse Lixiang Qiuzhi Apartment

and 1,295 more pickup points

We offer free pick-up within the second ring road of the Xi'an city and from the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda area. Xi'an is relatively a big city,

Using your ticket

1. The tour guide will contact you through hotel or leave a message for you about the exact pickup time the night before tour.

2. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick up time. Bring your valid passport when on the tour.

Contact our customer service number for more assistance.

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%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • You will receive details about the tour guide and pickup in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you via hotel or leave a message for you about pickup time the night before tour.

  • Passport information is required for entrance tickets booking, please forward each individual traveler's full name and passport number at the time of booking.

  • We offer free pick-up within the second ring road of the Xi'an city and from the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda area. Xi'an is relatively a big city.

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