Itinerary

1. Full-Day Xi'an Terra-Cotta Warriors and City Tour Itinerary

   08:30 AM – Pick-up from Hotel

   • Your private guide and driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at 08:30 AM or at your requested time.

   • Begin a one-hour drive to the Museum of Qin Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, located on the outskirts of Xi’an.

   10:00 AM – Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum Tour

   • Enjoy a comprehensive three-hour visit to the renowned museum.

   • Explore Pit 1, Pit 2, and Pit 3, which house thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and weapons.

   • Visit the Bronze Chariots exhibition to witness intricate ancient craftsmanship.

   • Your private guide will provide detailed historical and cultural explanations throughout the visit.

   • There will be no visits to tourist factories or shopping stops.

   01:00 PM – Local Lunch

   • Enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch at a local restaurant selected for its quality and hygiene.

   • Sample regional specialties from Shaanxi cuisine.

   02:00 PM – Return to Xi’an Downtown

   • Drive back to the city center in approximately one hour.

   • Choose any two of the following attractions based on your interests:

   Option 1 – Big Wild Goose Pagoda

   • Visit one of Xi’an's most iconic landmarks and a symbol of Tang Dynasty culture.

   • Learn from your guide about the leaning structure, Buddhist philosophies, and the current state of religion in China.

   • Observe monks and local believers in prayer, especially on chanting days.

   Option 2 – Xi’an Ancient City Wall

   • Climb atop the 600-year-old city wall for panoramic views of Xi’an.

   • Enjoy a peaceful 20–30 minute walk or rent a bicycle for a 30-minute ride along the wall.

   • Your guide will share historical insights about the fortifications.

   Option 3 – Xi’an Banpo Museum

   • Discover a 6,000-year-old Neolithic matriarchal village site.

   • Explore areas dedicated to residential dwellings, burial tombs, and pottery kilns.

   • Engage with interactive exhibits including videos, models, and photos that illustrate early clan life.

   Option 4 – Temple of the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian An)

   • Visit a significant Daoist temple still actively used by local residents.

   • Observe traditional practices such as monk chanting, fortune-telling, and religious offerings.

   • Browse the nearby market selling incense, burial goods, and temple items.

   Option 5 – Muslim Market (Muslim Street)

   • Explore the vibrant Muslim Quarter and taste a variety of street foods and snacks.

   • Sample delicacies such as lamb skewers, sticky yellow rice, nut candies, and beef burgers.

   • Spend up to one hour here or longer upon request.

   Option 6 – Xi’an Great Mosque

   • Visit the over 1,300-year-old mosque, a unique blend of Islamic culture and Chinese garden architecture.

   • Walk through its tranquil courtyards while learning about the integration of Islamic and Chinese traditions.

   05:30 – 06:00 PM – Return to Hotel

   • After completing your two selected attractions, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel.

   • End of the full-day private tour.