Itinerary
Day 1: Terracotta Warriors, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
Tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at 9:00 am, take the air-conditioned private vehicle to start your trip in Xi’an. Firstly visit the amazing Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, where you will see the clay soldiers and horses of distinct facial expressions and positions orderly arranged in battle formations and the famous Bronze Chariots and Horses, as well as many delicate bronze weapons, presenting a real scene of war in ancient China.
Have lunch in a local restaurant, continue to visit the peaceful and tranquil Small Wild Goose Pagoda to learn how Buddhism was introduced to China and integrated with the culture of Han nationality, ascend the City Wall to appreciate the magnificent ancient constructions, admire the surrounding urban landscape and watch the locals doing exercises or entertaining themselves at its foot. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Great Mosque, Muslim Street, Square of Bell & Drum Towers, Han Yangling Museum
Stop At: Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling), Zhanjiawan Village, Xi'an China
Start the tour by morning visiting to the Great Mosque, which merges traditional Chinese construction into the Islamic culture. Outside the mosque is the bustling Muslim Street, you will find lots of mouthwatering local snacks and interesting souvenirs. Walk around the Square of Bell and Drum Towers, which is the central landmark of the city and have witnessed the city's huge development since the Ming Dynasty.
After lunch, move on to Han Yangling Museum to visit the fourth Emperor’s Mausoleum of the Han Dynasty. It is the first underground museum in China and all the relics are protected in the toughened glass. Have a close look at this thousand-year old royal tomb, and compare it from the Terracotta Warriors in Qin Dynasty. After that, enjoy safe transfer back to your hotel to conclude the trip.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.