Tour Overview
Xi'an, the glorious capital of 13 imperial dynasties, stands as the soul of China's 5,000-year civilization and home to the Terracotta Army — the Eighth Wonder of the World. This 3-day iconic journey takes you through the heart of ancient China: behold the breathtaking Terracotta Army and explore a replica factory to uncover its secrets; cycle atop the world's largest intact ancient city wall for a sweeping view of past and present; wander the Bell and Drum Towers and the vibrant Muslim Quarter; trace the full story of Chinese history at Shaanxi History Museum; admire the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda; and savor a royal Tang Dumpling Banquet in Tang Paradise. Every moment is a ride through dynasties, every vista a living masterpiece of China's millennium heritage.
Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Morning: Visit the Terracotta Army Museum, the Eighth Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Pit 1's grand battle formation, Pit 3's hidden command center, and exquisite Bronze Chariots. Afternoon: Modern Terracotta Replica Factory — witness traditional clay selection, molding, hand carving and firing. Evening: Visit Bell Tower and Drum Tower at the heart of old Xi'an, climb for panoramic views and enjoy stunning night glow. Stroll Muslim Quarter — living 1,000-year-old Silk Road neighborhood with winding bluestone lanes, authentic snacks and fusion of Chinese and Islamic cultures.
Morning: Shaanxi History Museum, the Treasure House of Chinese Civilization — chronological galleries from prehistory to Tang golden age with national treasure relics. Afternoon: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda — 1,300-year-old Tang Dynasty Buddhist sacred site built for Master Xuanzang's scriptures, with authentic Tang architecture and peaceful gardens. Evening: Tang Paradise built on original Tang imperial garden site — magnificent palaces, lakes and pavilions with breathtaking night scenery. Tang Imperial Dumpling Banquet — intangible cultural heritage with artfully shaped royal dumplings.
Full day: Xi'an Ancient City Wall Cycling Experience — the world's largest, oldest and best-preserved city wall stretching 13.74km. Rent bicycles (single or tandem) and cycle along the wall top, gliding past watchtowers and gates. Ancient rooftops on one side, modern skyscrapers on the other — a thrilling ride through past and present. Explore gates, towers, battlements and the complete moat system. Feel the centuries under every brick, with breeze and sunlight as companions. Perfect finale to this millennium journey through ancient China.
