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Xian, China's capital during the flamboyant and sophisticated Tang Dynasty, has so much to offer. This tour is designed to introduce you to the history and culture of this fascinating place. A visit to the incredible Terra Cotta Army is truly a highlight for your wonderful tour. This thriving modern city retains its impregnable walls and gates and the impressive Bell Tower, symbols of its glory and importance.

XA01 : Historical Xian

Xian, which was China’s capital through thirteen dynasties, enjoys being known as China’s Natural History Museum. You’ll visit all the major attractions in Xian from the Terra Cotta Warriors to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You’ll visit with a local family and in the evening you’ll dine on Xian’s specialty at a Dumpling Dinner.

XA02 : Heritages of Ancient Xian

This short but substantive tour provides a panorama of ancient Xian. It is home to the amazing Terra Cotta Warriors whose discovery in the 1970’s astounded the world. You’ll walk on the City Wall witness to much of China’s history. You’ll also receive another history lesson when you visit the Provincial History Museum.

XA03 : One-day Terracotta Warriors Tour

Xian is rich in the tourist resources and is reputed as the famous historical city in the world. In this brief one day tour, you will be led to wonder at the essence of this ancient city - Terracotta Warriors, figure out the legendary of ancient Silk Road in the Big Goose Pagoda and collect the panorama view of the city in the imposing City Wall.

XA04 : Mt. Huashan & Ancient Xian

Xian is not only rich in historic sites, it lies close to Mt. Huashan, one of the five best-known mountains in China. Huashan is famous for its incredible cliffs, narrow and steep mountain paths and its mysterious underground caves.

XA05 : One-Day Express Train Tour to Luoyang

With the newly built express train coming into use, taking a round trip between Xian and Luoyang in a day gets easier. This brief itinerary allows the tourists enjoying the splendid culture treasure in Longmen Caves and the essence Gongfu Show in Shaolin Temple in a tight travel schedule.

XA06 : Xian & Luoyang Culture Tour

Leave Xian by rail for Luoyang, another of China's ancient capitals. Luoyang is proud of its Buddhist historic sites like Longmen Caves, Shaolin Monastery and the 'Cradle of Buddhism’ - White Horse Temple. Each April, the entire city becomes a sea of gorgeous blooming peonies emitting a sweet fragrance.

XA07 : Travel to Lanzhou & Xiahe

Xian is one of the pearl cities of the ancient Silk Road. After visiting Xian, continue to Lanzhou and Xiahe to further learn about the history of the Sangke Grassland, the scared Labrang Monastery and the artistic stone sculptures of the Bingling Thousand Buddha Caves.

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XA08 : Xian City Wall Tour

Standing there as a bright pearl necklace, Xian City Wall makes the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties more radiant. It is truely a must see and worth all the effort to get there. Following this tour, you will find so many pleasures and witness the changes of Xian throughout history.

XA09 : One-day trip to Xian Outskirts

For those who have visited the highlight attractions in Xian and still have ample time, we would like to suggest the Huaqing Hot Spring, Lintong Museum and Ch'in Shihuang's Mausoleum as an extension tour for one day.

XA10 : Xian Mausoleums Tour

This 2-day tour will lead you to touch Chinese ancient civilization by visiting the famous Qianling Mausoleum, Famen Temple, Xianyang Museum and the Maoling Mausoleum.

XA11 : Mt. Huashan near Xian

For mountain-hiking lovers, we strongly recommend the Mt. Huashan, not only for its fame, but to experience a real and absolutely memorable hiking tour. No one will not be surprised when seeing the cragginess and steepness of this mountain.

XA12 : The Historic Suburb of Xian

Two Xian surburb itineraries include the historical sites around Xian, like Han Changling Mausoleum, Xianyang Museum, Zhaoling Mausoleum, Qianling Mausoleum and Binxian Great Buddha Temple.

XA13 : Huxian County near Xian

Known as the land of folk paintings, Huxian County is very famous and popular among foreign travelers. Take this one day journey, you will not only appreciate the real peasant paintings but also experience the peasants' life in northwest China.

XA14 : Xi'an City Tour

This tour will display a vivid picture of Xi'an by visiting the Site of the Xi'an Mutiny, the Bell & Drum Tower, the Great Mosque, the Forest of Stone Steles Museum, the City Wall, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Tang Paradise and the Qujiang Ocean Park.

XA15 : Xian Taoist Experience

The splendid Taoism culture in Shaanxi Province has attracted more and more travelers all over the world. This 2-day tour will guide you to the renowned Taoist shrines of Ba Xian An Monastery, Chongyan Palace and Mt. Tianzhu Forest Park.

XA16 : Yangling Trip from Xian

A side trip to Yangling will lead you to get acquainted with the agricultural history and high-tech in China. You will visit the Entomological Museum, the Zoological Museum, the Agricultural History Museum, the Botanical Museum and the Agrologic Museum.

XA17 : Yaozhou Kiln

This tour will not only show a vivid picture of Tongchuan, a satellite city of Xi'an, but also display China's ancient culture by visiting Mt. Yaowang, Yaozhou Kiln, Yuhua Palace and Huangdi Mausoleum.

XA18 : Xian Suburb Trip

Optional one-day tour: one is to the “First Happy Land” of Taoism - Louguantai, where you will also have a chance to visit the pandas in its Breeding Center near the spot; the other is to the Theme Park of Epang Palace and the Guangren Temple.

XA19 : Hancheng Trip

This 3-day tour will lead you to discover a historical and cultural city - Hancheng, the hometown of Sima Qian, the famous historiographer of China. You will visit Sima Qian Temple, Dang Village, Ming and Qing Ancient Town and Confucius Temple.

XA20 : Yulin & Baotou

The 4-day tour will show you an amazing picture of the frontier - Yulin in the north end of Shaanxi Province, with a one-day extension to Baotou, a city in Inner Mongolia, to visit the Genghis Khan's Mausoleum.

XA21 : Tianshui Travel near Xian

Tianshui, an important stop on the Silk Road, is praised as one of the birthplaces of the ancient Chinese culture. This journey further westward to Gansu province will take you to visit the Maiji Grottoes.

XA22 : Hanzhong Culture Tour

Hanzhong is abundant in history, culture and natural tourist resources, such as the Ancient Han Platform, Baoxie Plank Road and the Wuhou Memorial Temple, which all make the city an ideal destination for tourists.

XA23 : Yan'an Trip

Yan'an is regarded as the cradle of Chinese revolution. This 3-day tour includes the most important historical sites in this revolutionary mecca, such as Baota Hill, News Agency Memorial, Yangjialing Village and Revolutionary History Museum.

XA24 : Mountain & Karst Cave Tour, Xian

This 2-day itinerary offers a chance for tourists to get close to the geologic spectacles created by uncanny workmanship of nature by visiting the marvelous Cuihua Mountain Geological Park and Zhashui Karst Caves in the suburb of Xian.

XA25 : Mountains around Xian

There are many famous mountains around Xian. Although they look alike from the outside, each one has its own features and history. According to your interest, you may choose one of them to spend your weekend there leisurely.

XA26 : Xixia County Visit

The Xixia County is famous for its Dinosaur Relics Park that is regarded as the ninth largest miracle in the world, following the finding of the Terracotta Warriors in Xian.

XA27 : Xian Geological Tour

There are two recommended one-day tours here for those who are interested in geology. One is to Wangchuan Limestone Cave in Lantian County and the other is to the Moon Cave in Shanyang County, Shangzhou City.

XA28 : Baoji Trip

Baoji is known as one of China's ideal tourist destinations with natural and historical resources like Yan Di Mausoleum, Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Guanshan Grass Land, Taibai Mountain and other famous sightseeing spots.

XA29 : Fengxian in Baoji City

Fengxian, a county in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, is a strategic point in the past and a scenic spot at present. Other than its profound history, the county is famous for Jialing River Headstream and Tongtian River National Forest Park.

XA30 : Mt. Wudang & Shennongjia

By taking this 7-day tour, you will see how history and culture meet the natural beauties in the Wudang Mountain Scenic Zone and the Shennongjia Natural Reserve. Both of the sites need in-depth exploration with energy.

XA31 : Hechuan Scenic Area

This is a leisure 3-day trip to Hechuan Scenic Area to appreciate the charms of the Yellow River. A pleasant rurality will be found here while you are sightseeing the Yellow River wetland, the Maiden Spring and other sites.

XA32 : Ankang Exploration

A three-day tour from Xian to Ankang will broaden your views on Shaanxi Province, which is also known as “the authentic history museum in China”. Explore the most attractive scenic spots in Ankang: Yinghu Lake and Xiangxi Cave.

XA33 : Xian Buddhist Tour

Shaanxi is a center of Buddhist culture in China’s history. There are around 460 Buddhist temples located in the province. This one-day tour combo will show you the most representative ones among them.

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