Xian Tours 2025/2026: Private & Small Group Xi’an Tours

Xi’an (or Xian) is to China as Rome is to Italy, Kyoto is to Japan, and Athens is to Greece, due to its cultural and historical significance. With a history spanning 3,000+ years, Xian, the former national capital of 13 dynasties, has gone through many rulers and witnessed many historic events. What’s more, Xi’an is the origin of the famous ancient Silk Route heading west and home to the Terracotta Warriors of China’s first emperor. With Xian tours, explore China’s legendary ancient capital which kept memories from the days of the great Emperor Qinshihuang.

Not a big fan of history? Take it easy, as the most populous city in Northwest China, modern Xi’an is absolutely a paradise for foodies and pop culture buffs. For nature lovers with a dash of adventure in mind, Xian’s Huashan mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in China, with thrilling plank roads.

Initially established as “China Xian Tour” in Xian, we are real Xi’an experts and the best-rated Xian travel agency, chosen by thousands of travelers every year. Our Xian local guides know how to create your unique and memorable experience and authentic interaction with local life and culture. Discover the best of Xian with real insiders, meeting the unflinching Terracotta Army, stroll through the Muslim quarter, cycle atop the Ancient City Wall, discover profound history in Shaanxi History Museum…

How to Plan a Tour to Xian?

For your first China Xian tour, we usually suggest you stay at least 2 days in Xi’an to cover its essential attractions: Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Quarter.

If you will make a transit at Xian airport and are looking for 144-hour visa-free travel, the Xian layover day tour is available for Terracotta Warriors visit plus one more site like City Wall or Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the afternoon.

You are encouraged to take 3-4 days Xian tour package if you plan an in-depth exploration. Huaqing Hot Spring, Banpo Museum, Hanyangling Mausoleum, Great Mosque, Famen Temple, and Qianling Mausoleum are ideal sites to visit for history & culture lovers while Huashan Mountain is perfect for adventurers to appreciate the natural scenery.

If you have one more day and want to extend your China Xian tour, you might as well take a Xian to Luoyang day tour by high-speed train for Shaolin Temple & Kung Fu and Longmen Grottoes.

How Can I Get to Xian?

Xian is one of the core cities in China’s vast transportation network with flights, trains, and high-speed trains daily shuttling among other cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin… More often than not, Xian is taken as a later station behind gateway cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Therefore, most people tend to take a Beijing Xian Tour or Shanghai Xian Tour by flight, high-speed train, or overnight train.

Nowadays, more and more direct international flights to Xian are launched, enabling your Xian tours less hassle. And the direct flights from some Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia at very good prices provides Xian tours by Air Asia especially.