3 Days Beijing Xian Tour by Overnight Train
Tour Overview
Which city must you visit after Beijing and Shanghai? Xian! Besides the famous Terracotta Warriors, the other relics and history hidden in the land of this city are also exciting seeing points considering that Xian had served as Capital more than 13 dynasties in ancient China.
How to pay a quick visit to Xian from Beijing at the lowest cost? By overnight train! This 3-day Beijing Xian tour by overnight train takes only one daytime and 2 nights to visit Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Great Mosque, and Muslim Quarter, introducing you to a real Xian!
Travel destinations: Beijing, Xian
Suitable for: Culture & History Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Marvel at the life-size terracotta warriors differ from one another in clothing, hairstyle, posture, and facial expression.
- Visit the World Heritage Big Wild Goose Pagoda and learn about monk Xuanzang.
- Appreciate the architecture of the Grand Mosque.
- Taste special local snacks at the Muslim Quarter.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Beijing to Xian Tour by Overnight Train
Our local driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby in later afternoon by holding a name board and transfer to Beijing West Train Station for the overnight train T41/18:46-8:01+1 (or a train with a similar schedule) to Xian.
- Day 2: Xian Highlights Tour, Back to BeijingExplore World Heritage Sites and Muslim Culture in Xi'an
When you arrive at Xian in the morning, a local private guide will greet you at the exit of Xian train station. Your Xian day tour begins with Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. On the way to the attraction spot, your guide will introduce the history and culture of this ancient city for you.
Known as “the eighth Wonders of the World”, Terracotta Warriors slept under the ground for 2,200 years before the accidental discovery by local farmers who were digging wells. The life-size terracotta warriors differ from one another in clothing, hairstyle, posture, and facial expression. Since its opening to the public in 1979, it has attracted millions of people from all over the world each year and has become one of the things that represent China throughout the world.
Chinaxiantour's customers in the Terracotta Army Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (included) and then head back to the Xian downtown area for the other highlights. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists, one of the pagoda’s many functions was to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and travelers Xuanzang.
Great Mosque, looking like a Chinese garden, is the main Islamic place for religious activities in Xian. Different from the mosque in Arabic, the mosque here in Xian possesses much Chinese traditional style in both its design and artistic outlook.
Great Mosque in Xian Walking out mosque, you will come to the bust Muslim Street where many special local products and snacks to be found along this street. You can enjoy preserved meat, casserole, and various noodles.
After the day tour in Xian, depart with the guide and driver at Xian train station for overnight train Z180/18:24-07:52+1 back to Beijing.
- Day 3: Beijing Arrival
Upon arrival in Beijing, meet your private Beijing local driver at the exit of Beijing West Train Station and finally end the whole tour with hotel drop-off.
Tour Price Per Person ($=USD)
From $435 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel.
Price includes
- Transportation: Beijing-Xian-Beijing overnight trains with soft sleeper (4 berths shared in 1 cabin)
- Entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Meal: Chinese-style lunch in Xian
- Guide: Excellent English-speaking tour guides in Xian
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with licensed drivers
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour
- Government taxes
Price excludes
- Any optional activity/battery car/shuttle bus inside the attraction
- Our package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip for any unforeseen circumstances.
- Any item beyond “Pirce includes”
- Gratuities to guide and driver (recommended if you are satisfied with their services)
