Traditional Spring Festival celebration in northern China

Day 01Arrival in Xian

When the flight touches down in Xian, your professional English-speaking guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area of the airport and provide you a comfortable airport-hotel transfer. En route, you will stop over at Hanyangling Museum which is based on the Mausoleum of the Western Han Emperor Liu Qi and his empress. Not as majestic as those in the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the terracotta warriors in Hanyangling Museum are much gentler and calmer, reflecting the peaceful society of more than 2,100 years ago. Thanks to the advanced protection technology, you can have a close look at the tomb pits through the glass walls and floor. Besides, the spectra vision program will show you the royal life of the Western Han Dynasty. Tonight you will check in the hotel in Xian for a 3-night stay.

Meals: No meals

Terracotta warriors, Xian

Day 02Xian

This morning, you will take a world wonder tour to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. The orderly arranged warriors and horses, finely-made bronze weapons and Bronze Chariots and Horses will show you the mighty forces and advanced manufacture of the Qin Dynasty (about 2,200 years ago). From the hairstyle and clothing, you can also have a glimpse of the custom of that period. To avoid the cheap tourist food near the site, we will serve you an a la carte lunch at the best local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Located in the south of the city, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has witnessed the development of Xian since it was built in the Tang Dynasty, more than 1,300 years ago. Then continue to the ancient City Wall. Constructed about 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty, Xian City Wall is the oldest city wall in China. If time permits, you can travel around on the wall and have a panoramic view of the city. 

For dinner tonight, our luxury series clients will have Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show at Tang Dynasty Palace (Addr: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian); our standard series clients will enjoy the local specialty Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show at Shaanxi Opera Theatre (Addr: No. 165, Wenyi Road, Xian). 

Meals for Luxury series: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch, Tang Dynasty dinner show
              Standard series: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner

Mt. Huashan

Day 03Xian - Mt. Huashan - Xian

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Huashan Mountain, 120 kilometers away from Xian City. As one of the five most famous mountains in China, Huashan Mountain is famous for its natural vistas of steep and narrow paths, precipitous crags, lofty peaks and a high mountain range. It takes two hours to reach the foot of Huashan Mountain. Then you will take the cable car to the North Peak with a high altitude of 1614 meters. You will be impressed by the majesty of Huashan Mountain and also its supernatural atmosphere. Afterwards, you will take the cable car back to the foot of mountain and we will transfer you back to your hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Option: If you are not interested in Mt. Huashan, we can also arrange you a day trip to Qianling Museum and Famen Temple. Qianling Museum is the joint mausoleum of Wu Zetian (624 - 705), the only female emperor in Chinese history, and her husband Tang Gaozong, one emperor of the Tang Dynasty. There you will see the famous Blank Tablet of Wu Zetian, which is still a mystery that no words were carved on it to describe her achievements as an emperor. Besides, the precious historical items exhibited in the museum will show you the glorious past of the Tang Dynasty. Famen Temple, built in late Eastern Han Dynasty, has a history of more than 1,700 years and is a famous Buddhist holy land in China for keeping the remains of Sakyamuni. You will see the 47-meter high pagoda which houses the remains of Sakyamuni, cluster of Tang-dynasty style buildings as well as a great number of cultural relics.

Mt. Huashan

Day 04Departure from Xian

Going across the bustling Moslem bazaar, you will reach the tranquil Great Mosque, which is one of the most famous mosques in China. It was first built during the mid-seventy century when Islam was introduced to Northwestern China by Arabic merchants and travelers. The most unique feature of the mosque is that it was built in the traditional Chinese architecture style rather than Islamic style. So you will see pavilions with carved beams, painted columns and flying eaves instead of Islamic domes and minarets. Around noon, a family visit with home cooked a la carte lunch is specially arranged for you to learn about the locals' life and taste the authentic homely Chinese dishes. Our Chinese food cooking class in the family visit will provide you a perfect chance to learn to cook Chinese dishes for free. As the tour ends, you will be transferred to Xian Airport for your homeward flight. Wish you have a pleasant trip home!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch

 Mt. Huashan Hiking Tour: If you prefer to take the Mt. Huashan climbing by yourself, please refer to our Mt. Huashan Hiking Tour for the detailed information and tips.

Accommodation

Grade	Luxury	Standard
Xian	Sheraton Xian Hotel	Grand New World Hotel

• ◆ 2012 Price
• ◆ 2011 Price

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2012 to Feb. 28th, 2013

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$719	$919	$669	$819	$599	$699	$589	$679
6-9 persons	$569	$759	$519	$659	$449	$549	$439	$529
10 & above	$479	$649	$419	$529	$369	$449	$339	$399

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2011 to Feb. 29th, 2012

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$709	$889	$659	$789	$579	$679	$579	$669
6-9 persons	$549	$739	$499	$639	$429	$519	$419	$509
10 & above	$469	$629	$399	$489	$349	$439	$319	$369

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