Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing - Xi'an by Flight
Stop At: Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi District, Beijing, China
In early morning, our local driver (no guide) will pick you up from hotel lobby in city centre area by holding a board with your name and transfer to airport for the morning flight to Xian (We will book the round way flights and flights tickets information will be sent to you by e post in advance).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi
Upon your arrival in Xi’an, our tour guide and driver will greet you at Xian airport. Board the private car to Xian city area. On the way, to the attraction spot, your guide will introduce the history and culture of this ancient city for you to catch a glimpse of reason why so many well-known relics were discovered on this land.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China
After about 50 mins’ driving, get to Daci’en Temple which houses Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It was originally built to hold Buddhist sutra and figurines of the Buddha that Xuanzang brought back from India in Tang Dyansty, 652 A.D. Now there is a big square divided into North Square and South Square, surrounding the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The design of the buidlings and statues is in Tang style, showing people the ever glory of that great time. It’s busier in the evening when many activities with Tang elements held by local amateur.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Shaanxi History Museum, 91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi'an 710061 China
After lunch in a local restaurant, visit Shaanxi History Museum(closed on each Monday) which is one of the biggest and most famous museums in China. The museum houses the cultural heritage unearthed in Shaanxi Province. Although it’s a provincial Museum, the collection of relics here is at national level from both quantity and quality as Xian had been Capitals for more than 13 dynasties in ancient China. Following the tour guide, walk and stop at those priceless exhibits to learn the hidden history and splendid civilisation of China.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China
Last stop is Muslim Quarter where many special local products and snacks to be found along this street. You can enjoy preserved meat, casserole, various noodles. At last, drive to your hotel for check-in.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Xi'an - Beijing by Flight
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
Meet the guide at hotel lobby after breakfast and get on the car to Terra-cotta Warriors Museum, known as “the Eighth Wonders of the World” with a surprisingly high level in sculpture. It is located 30 km east of the Xi’an City and the original site was found by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974. The museum includes Pit 1(the largest pit), Pit 2, Pit 3, and the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses. You will stay in the museum for 2-3 hours. Listening to the explanation from the expert tour guide, you will learn the hidden storey of those live-sized sculptures and history of their owner: First Emperor of Qin who is also the first emperor of China.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
After lunch, drive back to city centre area for the next site: Xian Ancient City Wall. Built in the Ming Dynasty, 1370 A.D., it is not only the unique and intact city wall that has survived in China but also the biggest and most complete military system of defence in the world. Walking or riding a bike (optional with cost on your own) on the 600-year-old wall is definitely a life-time experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi District, Beijing, China
Finally, board the car to Xian airport to catch flight back to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, our local driver (no guide) will hold a name sign and wait for you at the exit of arrival hall. Finish the full day tour with Beijing hotel drop-off.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.