2 Days Private Xi’an Tour from Beijing

In the morning, please take your self-booked flight or high-speed train from Beijing to Xi’an on your own. Upon your arrival, your private guide and driver will pick you up at Xi’an airport or train station and then escort you to downtown to start your private 2 days Beijing to Xi’an tour immediately.

Our first stop will be the Xi’an City Wall, the best-preserved of its kind in China. It has stood in the city center for over 600 years, rectangular in shape, with a total length of 13.74 kilometers (8.5 miles). With your guide, stroll around the most essential part and delve into the ancient roles of some detailed structures. You’ll be surprised to learn that the lower wall without crenels on one side is called the ‘Women’s Wall’, which is said to symbolize the petite women who, in ancient times, could not easily show their faces in public and could only gaze out of the city from here. Moreover, stand beside the walls for a glimpse of the grandeur of the city that combines both ancient and modern elements. Cycling for sightseeing is also available on the wall, and if you’re interested, your guide could help you with the rental at your own expense. 

Afterward, cast a brief look at the landmark Bell and Drum Towers, the ancient Chinese timekeeping structures, as we drive towards the Muslim Quarter, a famous local snack street that you cannot miss in Xi’an. Once there, saunter down the flagstone streets lined with food stalls and restaurants, ready to be drooled over by various local food choices, such as Cold Noodles, Chinese Hamburger, and Crumbled Flatbread in Mutton Soup, and experience the lively local market atmosphere to the fullest. At the end of the day, your guide and driver will escort you to the hotel you booked yourself.
► FYI: You can also stay longer in this bustling area on your own, enjoy your dinner, take in the charming night view around the nearby Bell and Drum Towers after dark, and then take the subway or a taxi back to your hotel by yourself. Rest assured that your guide will be willing to give you some food and transportation suggestions.► Transportation Reference from Beijing to Xi’an
The convenient transportation makes your 2 days Xi’an tour from Beijing quite easy, usually 2 hours by air or 4-6 hours by high-speed train. To ensure sufficient sightseeing time for the first day, it’s best to arrive in Xi’an by 14:00 at the latest.
1. By Flight:
There are at least 10 flights departing daily from each of Beijing’s two airports. The recommended flights are CA1289 08:30/11:00 from Capital Airport and MU2106 10:00/12:15 from Daxing Airport.
2. By Train:
There are about 6 high-speed morning trains available. Recommended options range from the G321 07:00/11:20 (4h20min) to the G365 09:55/14:05 (4h10min). A second-class seat costs around USD 75. If you expect a more economical approach, consider leaving Beijing the night before and arriving in Xi’an the next morning. The overnight train D43 20:30/08:23 (11h53min) or D19 20:42/08:35 (11h53min) can be your choice. It costs around USD 45 for a second-class sleeper.

● Please note that intercity transportation and hotel accommodations are not included in this tour, allowing you the flexibility to choose based on your preferences. However, we would be happy to arrange these for you upon request.

This morning, your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby, and then accompany you to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a holy shrine built for translating Buddhist texts. More than 1,300 years ago, the renowned monk Xuanzang first oversaw the construction of an Indian-style pagoda with a brick surface and earth core. However, due to the immature craftsmanship, it gradually deteriorated within just a few decades. Later, Wu Zetian (624 - 705 AD), China’s first and only female emperor, carried out a large-scale renovation in 704 AD, laying the foundation for its current shape. In the early 17th century, its exterior was covered with a layer of bricks as thick as 60 cm (23 in), making it stand firm until the present day. Take a relaxing stroll on the vast pedestrian area surrounding it while learning its legendary stories from your guide. 

After that, let’s move to the nearby Great Tang All Day Mall, the longest and most prosperous pedestrian street in Xi’an, featuring archaistic buildings, vivid sculptures, and occasional cultural performances of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD), the most prosperous period of ancient China. Walking here, passing by visitors dressed in traditional costumes, you’ll feel as if you have traveled back to that era.

Next, let’s enjoy a 1-hour private car ride to the highlight of this journey, the Terracotta Army Museum, a part of the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang (259 - 210 BC), the first emperor in Chinese history. The amazing world wonder now consists of the unearthed three pits and an exhibition hall, where you can appreciate thousands of life-sized terracotta warriors in different postures, along with horses, chariots, and ancient bronze weapons. An incredible fact is that the invincible underground army over 2,200 years ago was colored originally, but faded at lightning speed after being unearthed. According to research, their faces were generally painted pink; however, a green-faced terracotta soldier head was also discovered and displayed at the exhibition. What a weird thing! Was he a special soldier in the field army, or a guy responsible for pre-war sacrifices? Under the wonderful explanation of your guide, you may have your own idea.

So far, your 2 days private Beijing to Xi'an tour to Terracotta Army comes to an end, and your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station for your onward journey. Hope you had a great time with us!

► If you are returning to Beijing today, it is recommended that you book a flight or train departing after 18:00. For more visits to other popular cities around Xi’an, such as Pingyao, Luoyang, and Chengdu, contact us anytime for an exclusive trip tailored to your liking.