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Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Warriors from Airport, with City Wall

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Overview

Spend a day with a local expert guide meeting less-known ancient highlights of Xi’an! You are here probably because you’ve heard it was the ancient capital of China. Indeed, Xi’an’s not all about the Terracotta Warriors - delve deeper and you’ll find countless other historical scenes to captivate you, and thrill you if you are a history and culture buff! In this tour with your knowledgeable guide, you’ll marvel at Chinese calligraphy that integrates interesting stories and state-of-the-art stone carving techniques in Stele Forest. Enjoy a tranquil stroll in the millennia-old Great Mosque that blends typical Chinese architecture. Appreciate the magnificence of the Bell Tower that sits in the heart of Xi'an. And enjoy a little surprise - learn about prehistorical China in Banpo Museum, which was built on the site of a Neolithic matrilineal clan village.

What's Included

  • Unlimited bottles of drinking water
  • Professional English speaking guide & Experienced driver with air conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees to the sights visited
  • Gratuities to guide and driver
  • Meals and accommodation
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Meeting and Pickup

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The exact pick-up time will be offered to you one day prior to the departure. Free pick-up within the Second Ring Road of the Xi'an city.

Start Time • 8:30 AM

What To Expect

Forest of Stone Steles Museum

In the morning, our driver and driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby at an appointed time sent to you one day before.The first stop on our proposed agenda is Stele Forest. Here, appreciate nationally-treasured ancient stone slabs carved with Chinese calligraphy and philosophies and listen to the story behind every stele. Intriguingly, from a cursive script, you get to know an eccentric calligrapher who, every time he got stuck by a stomachache, instead of going to the bathroom, would pick up his brush to create the wild art. Another example is one usually acclaimed as the crown jewel, on which the text was a work of synergy of Confucius and two Tang (618 - 907) emperors and some characters have strokes intentionally missing to achieve balance and beauty for calligraphy. Your guide will also illustrate to you the architectural aesthetics, as the museum is housed in a carefully-designed temple that once worshiped Confucius.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Xi'an Banpo Museum

Then, let’s go far, far back to prehistoric China at Banpo Museum, which is based on the site of a typical matrilineal clan village from the Neolithic era of 6,000 years ago. The life traces as well as daily-used tools and artifacts will provide you insights to the dawn of Chinese civilization. This is where the famous Painted Pottery Basin with Fish and Human Face Design stored in the National Museum was unearthed. There are also many potteries with the same motifs and with your guide’s explanation, you will see into the aesthetic taste and wild imagination of the Chinese ancestors.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Yongxingfang

At noon, we will take you to the Yongxingfang Food Street, literally “the lane of eternal prosperity”, and leave you a lunch break at your own expense. You might be interested to know that the food here covers local dishes and snacks from all over Shaanxi. Whether it’s the iconic Chinese Hamburger or Biang Biang Noodles or Steamed Sticky Rice Cake, it has it all! Your guide is ready to assist at any time.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Mosque of Xi'an

We will then take a dip in the Muslim Bazaar and then escape the secular hustle and bustle to the Great Mosque. The mosque is not of the typical Islamic style you normally expect; instead, you will see a beautiful architectural complex reminiscent of classical traditional gardens with ornate carvings. This cultural hybrid born from Islamic and local traditions will give you a look into China’s most inclusive era Tang, when the construction of the mosque began. The green-blue glazed roofs are something to behold.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Xi'an Bell Tower

Go on to admire the Bell Tower that sits at the heart of Xian. As the Ming-era (1368 - 1644) heritage and the most magnificent of its kind in China, it radiates a pride among the modern landscape that beckons you to capture. We will also visit the interior and climb the tower to discover Chinese aesthetics through architectural details.After the visit, you can either choose to be escorted back to your hotel or ask for insider advice from your guide on evening activities. Maybe linger awhile to see the Bell Tower lit all over in the evening. Thanks for traveling with us!
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Group Size: About 9 people. There are chances that 10% of the tour groups will exceed 9 people but we will make proper arrangements. Departures are guaranteed with three persons.
  • The itinerary schedule or sightseeing order may be adjusted according to the traffic on the tour day.
  • Please carry your valid passport on the day of travel.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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