Day Trip to Xi'an from Shanghai by Air including Private Terracotta Warriors Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China

You’ll be picked up at your Shanghai city hotel for an early morning flight. Upon arrival at the Xi’an airport, your expert local guide will escort you to a comfortable, private vehicle to experience all that Xi’an has to offer.

En route to your first stop, talk with your friendly guide about the city’s rich history and share any particular interests you have so that commentary can be tailored to your needs.

Start with a morning visit to the world-famous terracotta warriors. Learn about the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, who ordered the making of a terracotta army during his reign, and see some of the estimated 8,000 life-size soldiers and horses that were buried in Qin Shihuang’s tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to protect him in the afterlife — a testament to his power.In the main and most impressive vault, see figures arranged in typical battle formation in 11 columns comprising of officers and soldiers holding spears and swords and others steering horse-drawn chariots as if ready for one last battle. If you’d like, explore the museum exhibits displaying artifacts and watch a film on the fascinating history of the mausoleum.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China

At midday, enjoy a traditional Chinese cuisine lunch at De Fa Chang, one of Xian’s most renowned restaurants, and choose from a dizzying selection of dumplings and other tasty and authentic regional dishes.

In the afternoon, continue sightseeing the best of Xi’an, including Old City sites. Be whisked away to the ancient city wall, one of the oldest and best preserved in all of China. First built in the 2nd century BC when Chang’an (as it was then known) was an ancient capital, the existing wall dates back to the Ming Dynasty and was completed in AD 1370.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China

Marvel at the Wall, approximately 9 miles (14 km) in length and surrounded by a deep moat, before continuing on to visit the city’s Muslim Quarters and then the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Built in AD 652 during the Tang Dynasty as a holy place for Buddhists, it remains an iconic symbol of old Xi’an. Standing in the Da Ci’en Temple complex, this pagoda was built to house important Buddhist relics and figurines brought from India.

From here, hop back in your private vehicle for the transfer to the Xi’an airport in time for your return flight. You will be greeted on arrival in Shanghai and driven back to your hotel just in time for a good night’s sleep.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China

Marvel at the Wall, approximately 9 miles (14 km) in length and surrounded by a deep moat, before continuing on to visit the city’s Muslim Quarters and then the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Built in AD 652 during the Tang Dynasty as a holy place for Buddhists, it remains an iconic symbol of old Xi’an. Standing in the Da Ci’en Temple complex, this pagoda was built to house important Buddhist relics and figurines brought from India.

From here, hop back in your private vehicle for the transfer to the Xi’an airport in time for your return flight. You will be greeted on arrival in Shanghai and driven back to your hotel just in time for a good night’s sleep.

Duration: 1 hour