3 Days Xian Food and History Tour

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Xi'an
   Be Indulged in Local Delicacies at Muslim Quarter

   Welcome to the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties - Xi'an! You can arrive in Xi'an at any time convenient by plane or train (it is suggested to arrive before 6 pm), and arrange the transfer to the hotel by yourself. You could take a taxi, then check in at the hotel with your passport.

   At 6:00 pm, the local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and then start your Xian Food tour. You will be taken to the Muslim Quarter - a concentration of Xi'an snacks, for a variety of authentic snacks including Biangbiang noodles, ice peak (a kind of drink), soup dumplings, mirror cake, sour plum soup, dried persimmon, and lamb skewer.

   Meal: N/A

   

2. Day 2: Xian Terracotta Warriors Tour
   Admire Thousands of Life-size Soldiers and Enjoy a Sumptuous Dinner

   After breakfast, your local English-speaking guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby. An hour's drive from the city center will bring you to our first stop on today's Xi'an tour - the Terracotta Warriors.

   It is no exaggeration to say that this is an absolute archaeological marvel where you will see thousands of life-size clay soldiers, horses and chariots. The site was built over 2,000 years ago to accompany China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Incredibly, each soldier (about 8,000) displays a unique expression.

   

   Optional: If you are interested in making a small replica of the Terracotta Warriors, we are happy to arrange this for you. The making time is about 1 hour and costs 90 RMB per person.

   After lunch, we will return to downtown Xi'an to visit another city landmark - the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. At around 65 meters tall, the pagoda was built in 652 (in the Tang Dynasty) to store Buddhist scriptures brought back by Xuanzang from India. Afterwards, proceed to the Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City, which is adjacent to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It is like time travel when you stroll among the many Tang Dynasty style buildings.

   

   In the evening, your guide will take you to one of Xi'an's most famous restaurants for a sumptuous dinner, including Calabash Chicken, Hele Made of Buckwheat Flour, Small Hard Flour Pancake with chili, etc.

   Meal: Breakfast + Dinner

3. Day 3: Departure from Xi'an
   Xi'an City Exploration with an Optional Cycling on Ancient City Wall

   Today, we will head to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a historic Buddhist structure dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Visitors will marvel at its elegant architecture and intricate carvings, reflecting ancient Chinese craftsmanship. Surrounding gardens offer a tranquil retreat, ideal for leisurely strolls. Inside the attraction, you will have a chance to visit the Xian Museum which shows you more about this historical city.

   

   Next, go to Xi'an Ancient City Wall, and you will be introduced to the most complete and oldest city defenses with ancient walls, ramparts, gates, watchtowers, and horse passages. You can walk on the massive wall (tall, long, and thick), or rent a bicycle (optional, rent the bike at your own expense) to get some good views of the city and the surrounding moat.

   

   We will leave the city area for the airport at about 2 p.m. You're suggested to book a flight around 5-6 pm to avoid long waits at the airport.

   Thank you for choosing the China Xian Tour for your trip to Xian. Safe travels! Look forward to seeing you on your next trip!

   Meal: Breakfast