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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 : 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.

XA02 : 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 Banquet.

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 : 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.

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.

Note: All the following itineraries provided are only for your reference. We do not offer the price and operate these tours at present since the local service can not reach our standard. If you are interested, you may follow our itineraries and journey by yourselves, but please be sure to keep safety all the time. Thank you.

XA07 : Xian Outskirt Visit

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.

XA08 : 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.

XA09 : 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.

XA10 : Surburb of Historic 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.

XA11 : 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.

XA12 : 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.

XA13 : 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.

XA14 : 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.

XA15 : 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.

XA16 : 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.

XA17 : 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.

XA18 : 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.

XA19 : 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.

XA20 : 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.

XA21 : 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.

XA22 : 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.

XA23 : 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.

XA24 : 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.

XA25 : 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.

XA26 : 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.

XA27 : 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.

XA28 : 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.

XA29 : 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.

XA30 : 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.

XA31 : 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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Questions & Reviews

1.

Nov. 3,2009 02:21 Reply

Mr.mathias(UK) said:

I wish to fly from Xian to Beijing in three weeks time.How long will it take to get from the city centre to the airport? a)By taxi or b) by bus.
Thanks

2.

Oct. 28,2009 04:19 Reply

Mr.Hema(New Zealand) said:

The problem is according to the new visa requirement we have to give the Chinese Embassy confirmed hotel reservations for the full stay in China. I have already paid for my full stay. I will not be sleeping for 2 nights in my hotel in Beijing but I have paid for it plus the train, so another night in Xian again will be an additional cost. With out the train tickets I did not want to take a chance. The Agents I contacted wanted US $166 for 2 soft sleeper tickets to book in advance, I thought it was over priced.

Oct. 28,2009 20:07
Mr.Delia replied:

So, what's your point, Hema. What kind of help do you need? What I want to let you know is that the soft sleeper train ticket from BJ to XA is CNY417, US60 per tickets. Thus US66 should not afford 2 soft sleeper tickets. You'd better make it clear. If you need any help or information, post here. I will keep an eye here.

3.

Oct. 24,2009 04:14 Reply

Mr.Loong(Malaysia) said:

Hi I shall be in Beijing in November 2009 from Xi'an and intend to travel to Tianjin by bullet train which I'm told takes about 30 minutes.

Would appreciate any information on: -
1) where to board the bullet train in Beijing.
2) How far is the nearest station from Beijing airport and what options do I have to get to the train station and their approximate costs?
3) Where is the bullet train station nearest to Tianjin city?
4) any suggested hotels and tour operators?
Thank you

Oct. 28,2009 04:19
Mr.Peter(CN) replied:

I suggest you fly from Xi'an direct to Tianjin instead of to Beijing.
If you must go to Beijing then...
(a) Bullet train departs from Beijing South Station;
(b) Beijing South Station is approx. 45km from Beijing Airport. Direct taxi about 130yuan, Airport Express Train to DongZhiMen station 25yuan, plus taxi to Beijing South about 30yuan. I don't know if there are airport buses to Beijing city.
(c) there is Airport Express Bus Service direct from Beijing Airport to Tianjin city, cost 90yuan
(d) in Tianjin, the Bullet Train stops at Tianjin main station, no other in the city area.

4.

Oct. 22,2009 04:33 Reply

Ms. Hema(New Zealand) said:

We are coming to Beijing on the 21st March and would like to do and overnight trip to see the "warriors" I have been told that as March is not a peak month for tourist that I can get train tickets from Beijing to Xian on Z19 without a problem but the retun tickets from Xian to Beijing may be difficult could someone please tell me if it will be difficult for us to get tickets on the day we come to go back (Z20 night train) If soft sleepers are not available are there soft seats on this train? Is there a foreign ticket counter at Xian for us to purchase tickets ?

As we come in at about 8.30am in the morning we don't want to waste our time looking for train tickets, Can we get an Agent to buy our tickets after we come to Beijing on 21st if so how can I arrange this. Please help us we are so looking forward to going to Xian
Thanks a lot

Oct. 24,2009 04:10
Ms.Emma replied:

Yes, the line to Beijing is hot. It is not rush time now, you can first get to Beijing railways stations to ask if they sell tickets of other regions. Do you mean you will get back to Beijing at the same day you come to Xian! It is really a rush. Maybe you can considering to stay one night in Xian and ask the hotel to book the ticket for you.

5.

Oct. 21,2009 03:47 Reply

Mrs.Gloria said:

How long a drive is it to take the tour to the pandas from Xi'An?

Oct. 23,2009 01:18
Mr.Danielle replied:

It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to drive from Xian to Lu Guan Tai, where you could visit the lovely pandas.

6.

Oct. 20,2009 04:20 Reply

Mr.john(USA) said:

we are planning to visit xian from shanghai sometime in april. please recommend what is the best way to go there? if by train, how do we buy tickets? thanks!

Oct. 22,2009 04:31
Mr.Liz replied:

Both train and flight are acceptable. The train of Shanghai/Xian is overnight and it is comfortable with the soft sleeper berth. Flight is fast and the airfare is just a little more than a train's soft-sleeper in April.

7.

Oct. 15,2009 20:21 Reply

Mr.PEREZ said:

Could you please tell me if the Tianyu Gloria Hotel in Xian has a swimming pool and if the ship has a pool?

Oct. 21,2009 03:47
Ms.Sukki replied:

The swimming pool is available in the Xian Tianyu Gloria Plaza Hotel, but there is no swimming pool on any cruise ships sails on the Yangtze River.

8.

Oct. 17,2009 04:14 Reply

Mr.bob(UK) said:

how long should a vistor stay in xi'an for? i'm flying in from beijing. not sure if i should stay 2 nights or 3 nights? will i get bored if i stay 3 nights and 3 days?

Oct. 19,2009 09:05
Mr.CLARENCEGUO(China) replied:

at least 2 nights and 2 days,one day to the warriors and the other day tour in xi'an city.

9.

Oct. 13,2009 04:40 Reply

Mr.Visiting China(USA) said:

What is the street address of the Warrior's museum? I'd like to find it on Google Earth. Thank you for a beautiful and helpful site.

Oct. 16,2009 04:21
Ms.Jessy(CN) replied:

the Qin Warriors' museum is built on the base of the terrecotta warrior barried with the first feudal empire. they are on the excurb area of Xi'an City, so I'm affraid there's no exact street name of it.

Oct. 17,2009 04:13
Ms.Jessy(CN) replied:

the Qin Warriors' museum is built on the base of the terrecotta warrior barried with the first feudal empire. they are on the excurb area of Xi'an City, so I'm affraid there's no exact street name of it.

10.

Oct. 14,2009 00:25 Reply

Ms.Hsu(Msia) said:

Hi,

My husband will be going to Xian for a conference for 3 days and I'll be following him there. During those days, I plan to tour around Xian by myself. Is it easy to get a guide to show me around? I do not speak andy Mandarin. Also..is 5 days in Xian too long?

Oct. 14,2009 03:55
Ms.Snow replied:

Hi Hsu, I am living in Xian, but I don't know where to find an English guide, except for asking the travel agent for help. 3 days is enough to explore Xian. Actually you can finish the highlight sites in Xian within 2 days. Of course the terracotta warriors museum is a must see thing. I recommend you to visit the Tang Dynasty Palace which is a newly built garden imitating the buildings in Tang dynasty. Hope you can like it. OH, welcome to Xian. :)

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