2 days is tight but perfect for a short trip, enough for you to get a feel of Xi’an with our efficient arrangement through its highlights, such as the Terracotta Army Museum with legion life-size warriors guarding China’s first emperor’s tomb, Yangling Mausoleum of Han Dynasty housing limb-less and petite pottery figures, China’s No.1 dangerous Mt. Huashan, as well as the downtown core sights like the ancient City Wall, the food heaven Muslim Quarter, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and Great Tang All Day Mall boasting vibrant nightlife. Maximize your time with us through our private, customizable, and all-inclusive tours with no shopping stops!
Best Xi'an 2 Days Tours
How to Pick Your Xi'an 2-Day Tour
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● Classic Xi’an in 48 Hours (contact our travel consultant for XA03)
This is a favorite of over 60% of our guests, suitable for tourists who value efficiency and depth. Filled with history and cultural immersion, this super compact design encompasses almost all the essence of Xi’an, from the incredible Terracotta Army and Yangling Mausoleum to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and City Wall, with local food and life exploration at the Muslim Quarter, as well as a hands-on pottery-making class. For time-constrained travelers, whether first-time visitors, business travelers, or culture enthusiasts, this is the ideal fit.
● 2 Days Downtown Xi’an + Mt. Huashan (contact our travel consultant for XA07)
30% of our guests, mainly those with good physical strength, young people, and adventurous hikers, favor this route. Apart from leaving your footprints at the most classic Terracotta Army, City Wall, and Muslim Quarter, evoke your vitality with a thrilling hike on the scenic Mt. Huashan.
● Weekend Xi’an Tour from Beijing (contact our travel consultant for XA35)
Chosen by 10% of our guests, especially those on short stays or business trips. For people who wish to delve deeper into Chinese history and culture after visiting Beijing, we’ve thoughtfully crafted this route that includes round-trip overnight trains and seamless transfers to optimize your tour in Xi’an. Also it can be customized to start from other major cities.
Craft Your Own Xi’an Tour: Private & Personalized 2 Days
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Our Xi’an 2 days tours are all private itineraries, with smooth transfers by chauffeured vehicle and an expert guide accompanying you throughout the entire trip. For the above routes, we can flexibly adjust and tailor them to your needs, specifically down to the time and points for pick-up and drop-off, preferences for scenic spots, visiting order, and the tightness of schedule. Whether you have a special interest in historical sites, natural scenery, local food streets, markets, or Hanfu clothing experiences, or you prefer off-the-beaten-path places like the Stele Forest, Shuyuanmen Street for antiques and calligraphy, Banpo Museum, or Shaanxi Archaeology Museum, all can be added according to your schedule.
You could also consider spending one day exploring the gems of downtown Xi’an, and another visiting a nearby city like Yan’an, Luoyang, or Pingyao. For longer trips, Zhangjiajie, Chongqing, and Chengdu, a bit further but well-connected with Xi’an, are popular extensions.
What to Know before You Go
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1. Arrival, Departure, and Schedule Planning
In addition to hotel pick-up and drop-off, we can also arrange transfers from Xi’an airport or railway stations, while you need to reasonably plan your flights or trains. For a typical Xian 2-day tour, we recommend arriving before 8:00 on the first day and departing after 21:00 on the second day, allowing two full days for sightseeing. Don’t worry if your flight or train schedule doesn’t align with these times. Simply let us know in advance, and we’ll customize a plan that works for you.
2. Suggested Evening Activities
Since you’ll stay in Xi’an for at least 1 or 2 nights, we’ve put together some recommended free-time activities to enrich your travel experience. To satiate your appetite with authentic local specialties, head to the Muslim Quarter, Sajinqiao Street, or Dapiyuan Street in the city center. Strolling around the Great Tang All Day Mall while wearing traditional Hanfu costumes will allow you to feel the bustling atmosphere of ancient times. The cultural performances presented at the Tang Dynasty Palace or the South Gate of City Wall will definitely leave you stunned. Also, you can relax in a bar around the City Wall Park, Shuncheng Lane, or Defu Lane.