3 Days Highlight Chengdu & Xian Tour by Bullet Train

In the past the transportation between Chengdu and Xian cost either lots of time by train or quite some money by flight. With the opening of bullet train, a time-and-money Chengdu Xian tour is available! This 3 days private Xian tour from Chengdu will show you the best things in Chengdu and Xian. On the first day you will see the lovely panda in Chengdu. On the 2nd & 3rd day you will visit Terracotta Warriors and other highlights sites in Xian. The only thing you need to do is to book the hotel you like in downtown area and offer the correct hotel information to us.

Itinerary

Day 1: Chengdu - Xi'an by High Speed Train

Stop At: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi), No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu 610081 China
In the morning our guide and driver will greet you in your hotel lobby and escort you to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, which is well known for the protection and breeding of the endangered giant pandas which are unique to China. The base is definitely a highlight for most visitors to Chengdu. There are adorable pandas everywhere. You can watch them eating bamboo, playing with each other, and of course sleeping. Your tour guide will navigate you through the huge area, share some information about the pandas, and help you take amazing photos.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Jinli Pedestrian Street, No.231 Wuhouci Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041 China
Jinli Old Street used to be one of the oldest and busiest commercial streets of Shu Kingdom. In that street tourists will see some typical elements of Chengdu lifestyle. E.g. Tea houses, taverns, bars, local snacks, handcrafts, local specialties, etc.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wuhou Memorial Temple, No.231 Wuhou Temple Street, Chengdu 610041 China
Wuhou Temple is the memorial temple of Zhuge Liang, the outstanding strategist of Shu Kingdom in the Three Kingdom Period (220-280).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi
After the tour finished, you will be escorted to Chengdu East Train Station for G2212 (17:21-21:10) or similar train to Xian. Upon arrival, met by Xian driver at Xi'an North Train Station and transfer to your hotel in Xian city area.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Tour in Xi'an

Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World”, the museum shows a surprisingly high level in sculpture. It is located 30 km east of Xi’an City and the original site was discovered by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974. Now it has turned into one of the most important attractions in China and the top site in Xi’an. The museum includes Pit 1 (the largest), Pit 2, Pit 3, and the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
Xian Ancient City Wall is the most completely preserved and largest city wall in China. It was built for military defense in the Ming Dynasty, about 650 years ago. You can optionally ride a bike on the city wall.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China
Walk through the puzzling underpass and get to the Drum Tower Square in 5 minutes. The guide will introduce you some basic facts of this old city and its must-see attractions on the way and you will soon reach the grand Drum Tower which has stood there for more than 600 years. Behind it is the today’s destination, Muslim Quarter. How busy and bustling it is! Most people think of this word when seeing it. Yes, it’s always crowded from early morning to night. It has such a magic charm. You will be dazzled by various stalls and amused at vendors’ interesting hawking. Follow your guide to find your way in the crowds and learn the hidden stories about those unknown snacks.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Xi'an Departure

Stop At: Shaanxi History Museum, 91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi'an 710061 China
Shaanxi History Museum 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 around and stop at those priceless exhibits to learn the hidden history and splendid civilization of China (Shaanxi History Museum closed on each Monday).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China
Big Wild Goose Pagoda , a sacred place for worshiping Buddha. The pagoda was originally built to preserve sutras and figures of Buddha that Xuanzang brought back to China from India in the Tang Dynasty. Now there is a big Garden around Big Wild Goose Pagoda where people can have a nice walk.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi
After lunch, you will be escorted to Xian train station or airport for departure.
Duration: 40 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.