10-Hour Xi'an Intangible Heritage Tour with 2 Cultural Shows

10 Hours Round trip from Take the vehicle at Xi'an's Third Ring Road Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk atop the ancient Xi'an City Wall for sweeping views of old and new Xi'an
02 Visit Daming Temple Square and see the historic site linked to Xuanzang's stored scriptures
03 Choose between brush calligraphy and paper-cutting at Gaojia Mansion
04 Watch an intangible-cultural-heritage shadow-puppetry performance in Gaojia Mansion
05 Experience The Legend of the Camel Bell with 360° rotating seats, real animals, and dramatic stage effects

Dive into Xi'an's living traditions on a full-day cultural experience that blends iconic heritage sights, hands-on arts, and two unforgettable performances. Walk atop the ancient Xi'an City Wall for sweeping views of old and new Xi'an, then visit Daming Temple Square and see the exterior of the historic temple site linked to Xuanzang. After a Chinese lunch, continue to Gaojia Mansion to try brush calligraphy or paper-cutting and watch an immersive shadow-puppetry show. End the day with the acclaimed Silk Road performance The Legend of the Camel Bell, featuring 360° rotating seats, real animals, and striking stage effects.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Xi'an

Languages Arabic, Cantonese, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Xi'an Heritage Arts and The Legend of the Camel Bell

Return transportation service.
09:00: Take the vehicle at Xi'an's Third Ring Road.
Paid service is provided for pick-up and drop-off outside the designated area.
Xi'an City Wall
Tour the Xi'an City Wall, where you can stroll and enjoy the ancient and modern urban scenery.
Daming Temple
Examine the exterior of Daming Temple and stroll through Daming Temple Square. Daming Temple is an ancient site where the monk Xuanzang stored scriptures.
Lunch
Arranged Chinese lunch, with either a set menu or buffet option available.
Gaojia Mansion
Choose one experience - brush calligraphy or paper-cutting - and watch the intangible cultural heritage shadow-puppet show.
The Legend of the Camel Bell Show
Attend the show, then return via transfer to Xi'an's Third Ring Road.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Take the vehicle at Xi'an's Third Ring Road 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Full-day private car with round-trip hotel transfer.
Admission ticket for the shadow-puppetry performance.
Entry ticket for Legend of the Camel Bell (selected seat category).
Driver service fee, fuel, and parking fees.
Lunch: a Chinese lunch is arranged, either as a set menu or buffet option.

What's Not Included

Personal expenses such as shadow-puppet DIY activities and souvenirs.
Tour guide service (transfer includes driver only).
Travel insurance.
Any other expenses not listed above.

What to bring

ID or passport for venue and theatre ticket checks.
Water bottle.
Light jacket, as the theatre air-conditioning can be cold.
Face mask (recommended for guests sensitive to animal fur).
Mobile payment or small cash for meals and personal shopping.
Sun protection for outdoor transfers.

Know before you go

Please provide your exact hotel address in advance for punctual pick-up.
The show time of Legend of the Camel Bell is fixed. Rescheduling is not allowed after confirmation. Please arrive early for ticket check.
There is a live-animal performance inside the theatre. Guests who are allergic to animal fur should take caution.
The tour sequence can be adjusted according to the show schedule without changing the included contents.
Seats are assigned by the theatre, and specific seat numbers cannot be guaranteed.

Logistics