Xian Day Tours – Discover Timeless Treasures & Cultural Marvels in One Day
If you are limited on time and want to explore some highlights in or around Xian, taking one of our Xian day tours should be a perfect option. We offer a variety of Xian day trips to satisfy different preferences, travel styles, and requirements. Whether you want to explore the iconic attractions, have in-depth cultural experiences, enjoy relaxing night activities, or extend your Xian tours to nearby places, we have the right itineraries for you.
Explore Xian in one day on your terms. We can match you with one of our Xian one day bus or group tour. Alternatively, work with our travel consultants to tailor make your 1-day Xian tour package on your own your interests and specifications. Your private vehicle allows you to travel comfortably at your own pace, and your private Xian tour guide will take care of you throughout your trip.
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A portfolio of the very best Xian day tours is for you to explore the most popular attractions in Xian in one day. You will be introduced to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, like Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell and Drum Towers, etc. You’re also encouraged to adapt one of our pre-designed trips to create your own personalised day tour in Xian.
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Explore the majestic Terracotta Warriors and pick 1-2 other sites for your personalized Xian one-day tour.
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A top-rated Xian tour with reviews to Terracotta Army, City Wall, and Muslim Quarter; blends historical wonders and culinary delights.
Follow your local tour guide to learn stories of the Terracotta Army, Bell and Drum Tower and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Half-day at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses; marvel at the life-sized army of Emperor Qinshihuang.
A private tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Small Wild Goose Pagoda; make your mini terracotta warrior.
A time-efficient tour around the city center, with City Wall, Small and Bid Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, etc.
A deep dive into Xi’an’s history, be guided to Banpo Museum, Terracotta Army, and the Ancient City Wall.
An in-depth cultural exploration of the Terracotta Army and iconic attractions around the City Wall and Muslim Quarter.
Visit the iconic Terracotta Warriors and Ancient City Wall, and enjoy an architectural marvel at Great Mosque.
Cultural exploration through Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and the Great Mosque, with food adventure at the Muslim Street.
Two stunning mausoleums: Terracotta Warriors & Hanyangling Mausoleum, and life in traditional cave houses.
Explore the city’s ancient glory at Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and indulge in local food at Muslim Quarter.
Xian Day Trips with Airport Pick-up/Drop-off
Looking for Xian layover tour or one day Xian tour from Beijing, Shanghai or other popular destinations in China? The following exclusive Xi’an day tours are for you to visit top attractions in Xian while enjoying the convenience of airport pick-up and drop-off service.
Stress-free Xian day tour from Beijing; explore Terracotta Warriors and Xian Ancient City Wall.
Day trip to Xian from Shanghai; visit iconic Terracotta Army, City Wall, and Muslim Quarter.
A seamless trip from arrival to departure, with visits to Terracotta Army and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
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An insightful experience at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses with live narratives and a flexible itinerary.
Half-day and One-Day Xian City Walks
Xian city center is home to some of world’s most outstanding historical landmarks, from the Ancient City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower, to the Muslim Street. Most of these sites are within walking distance from each other. That’s why many of our visitors like to join a Xian walking tour to traverse its historic streets and discover the timeless treasure of this ancient capital.
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A night downtown tour with Bell and Drum Tower Square, local food and night views in the Muslim Quarter.
A walking tour with public transportation, to Muslim Quarter, City Wall, Shaanxi History Museum, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
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A morning visit to local food markets and streets, and antique markets, including a City Wall stroll.
Essence of Xi’an, including bike ride on the City Wall, cultural experience at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, etc.
Xian 1-Day Trips with In-depth Cultural Experiences
To enrich your experiences in Xian, the following one-day Xian tours offer not only glimpses into the big-name attractions, but also some immersive cultural activities. You can expect to follow a local insider to savor flavors of traditional Xian food, engage in hands-on terracotta-making classes, admire engaging cultural performances…
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Illuminated night scenery around Bell & Drum Tower Square, food adventure in the Muslim Quarter.
Experience a lavish dumpling dinner and an court music and dance performance of the Tang Dynasty.
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Hanyangling Mausoleum to learn burial cultures in Qin and Han dynasties.
Educational visits at Banpo Museum and Terracotta Warriors, with enjoyable pottery-making experience.
Watch the storytelling Qin Opera (China’s oldest opera) and Shadow Play, feel the strong beats of Huayin Laoqiang.
Evening sightseeing in Tang Paradise, immerse in the splendor of the Tang Dynasty, various cultural performances, etc.
In-depth visit to the Terracotta Army, with hands-on terracotta-making class and food delights in Muslim Quarter.
A family-friendly trip to grand Daming Palace with archaeological digging (for kids) and pottery making experiences.
Xian 1-Day Tours with Night Activities
These are the Xian tours with night adventures or blending day and night explorations. You will travel like a local to discover the city’s majestic beauty by day and vibrant life by night. Ready to be not only amazed by the grandeur of Terracotta Warriors, but also attracted by the spectacular Tang Dynasty shows and lantern shows.
Vibrant Xian nightlife at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda squares: the largest Music Fountain Show in Asia and cultural performances.
Xian discovery from day to night, with the Terracotta Warriors and Song of Everlasting Sorrow show.
Enjoy the fascinating Xian night view at the Bell and Drum Tower Square and Big Wild Goose Pagoda squares.
A flexible trip to delight your Spring Festival with brilliant colors of the lanterns on the City Wall.
One-Day Excursions to Xian’s Vicinity
Already done the Xian Terracotta Warrior tours, and wish more experiences after exploring the essence of Xian? The following one-day excursions are going to the attractions near Xian, like Mount Huashan, Qianling Mausoleum, Famen Temple, Maiji Grottoes, etc., all of which are within several hours’ drive from Xian. Private land transfers from and back to Xian are included to ensure your comfortable and stress-free experience.
A kids-friendly trip to interact with giant pandas and many other animals up close at Qinling Wildlife Park.
A guided, all-inclusive Mt. Huashan adventure, one of the world’s most precipitous mountains boasting breathtaking vistas.
Admire priceless Sarira of Sakyamuni at a Buddhist shrine, and an enigmatic imperial mausoleum of the Han Dynasty.
Glimpse into the life and stories of Empress Wu Zetian, and the flourishing Buddhist culture at the Famen Temple.
Discover the origins of Chinese civilization at Yellow Emperor Mausoleum and see the over 5000-year-old cypresses.
Visit the mausoleum of Wu Zetian and artifacts from the Qin and Han dynasties in the Xianyang Museum.
Encounters with pandas and other animals in Qinling Wildlife Park and folk culture exploration in Guanzhong Folk Art Museum.
Savor the splendid Buddhist art at the Maiji Mountain Grottoes; appreciate traditional Chinese buildings at Fuxi Temple.
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