1 Day Shanghai-Xian Tour by Overnight Train
Tour Overview
Traveling from Shanghai to Xian by 2 nights overnight train is an ideal way to fulfill your dream for Terracotta Warriors and Xian City Wall at the lowest cost. This tour includes round-way train tickets, a Shanghai train station transfer, Xian land tour with a private guide and driver to bring you a once-in-life experience with hassle-free.
Travel destinations: Shanghai, Xian
Suitable for: Culture Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- See the amazing life-size statues more than 2,000 years ago at the Terracotta Warriors.
- Stroll on the best-preserved city wall in China – the Xi’an City Wall.
- The round-way train tickets are inldued.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Shanghai to Xian Tour by Overnight Train
Our local driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Shanghai Train Station for your train No.Z164/18:33 – 09:19 (or a train with a similar schedule) to Xian. We will book the train tickets for you and advise you of the ticket information in advance (soft sleeper on the overnight train with 4 berths in 1 cabin).
- Day 2: Xian Highlights TourVisit the Must-see Attractions in Xian with Optional Activity
Upon arrival in Xian, our English-speaking tour guide will greet you at the exit of the train station. Your adventure begins with Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses which is known as “the Eighth Wonders of the World” with a surprisingly high level in sculpture. It is located 30 km east of 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 2-2.5 hours. Listening to the explanation from the expert tour guide, you will learn the hidden story of those live-sized sculptures and the history of their owner: the First Emperor of Qin who was also the first emperor of China.
Terracotta Army in Xian After lunch (included), drive back to the downtown city and visit the Ancient City Wall which is the most completely preserved and the largest city wall in China. It was built for the military defense in the Ming Dynasty, 1370 A.D. Since it is cycling the Xian city, visitors can ride a bike around the city wall which is optional (cost on your own). After the visit, you will be transferred to Xian Train Station for your return way overnight train Z166 (20:48 – 12:03+1) back to Shanghai.
Our customers on Xian City Wall - Day 3: Shanghai Arrival
Upon your arrival to Shanghai train station, our local driver will wait you at the exit by holding a board with your name and transfer to your hotel.
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $459 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
- Soft sleeper train Shanghai-Xian-Shanghai (4 beds in one cabin)
- All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Chinese style lunch
- All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned car and driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- One bottle of mineral water per pax per day
Price excludes
- Personal expense
- Gratuities (Highly recommended)
