Description
Itinerary
Day 1 Arriving Xi’an
When you arrive in Xi’an, take a taxi to your hotel. Check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day for self-exploring or relaxation.
Day 2 Xi’an (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Xi’an is one of the founding birthplaces of the ancient Chinese civilization. Throughout the 3100-years of Xi’an development, 13 dynasties have placed their capitals here. The city is truly filled with history; some might even describe the city to be a living history book. Xi’an, on an international scale, shares equal fame along with Athens, Cairo, and Rome, known as one of the four major ancient civilization capitals. Upon arrival, visit the “Small Wild Goose Pagoda” (XiaoYan Ta), located on the highest mountain in the city. It is a well-preserved, symbolic, tower built in ancient times. Dating of this tower goes as far as 707 A.D. The tower is now functioned to collect Buddhists materials that were previously taken by Indian pilgrims. Here we will participate in a special class to learn about brush paintings, traditional Chinese culture, and Chinese Calligraphy. Next, tour Xi’an Museum, a Tang Dynasty-style structure under national heritage protection. The museum has a massive collection and houses over around 14,000 pieces of items ranging from coins, clothing, potteries, weapons and many more. All of which is rate as China’s highest level of protection due to its cultural importance. Later evening, a dumpling banquet will be held along with a spectacular show featuring Tang Dynasty Dance and Music.
Day 3 Xi’an (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast, we will visit Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum, showcasing the world-renowned “Terracotta Warriors” and “Horses Museum”. It is the most significant archeological discovery and excavation site for China that took place in the year 1974. Qin ShiHuang (d. 210 B.C.) is the first unifier and emperor of ancient Chinese civilization during the Qin dynasty. The emperor was buried surrounded by life-sized terracotta warrior sculptures, a funerary art to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The emperor’s tomb is located at the center of a complex, designed to mirror the urban plan of a capital. The “Terracotta Army” is rated one of the top attractions in China after its enlistment by UNESCO in 1987. After visiting the museum, we will continue to the Artistic Ceramics Factory, to learn the techniques about the makings of the Terracotta Warriors.
Day 4 Xi’an- Home (Breakfast)
After breakfast, your land tour will end at your hotel. Begin traveling home or extend your journey to other cities in China.
| Package Included | √Professional English speaking tour guide √All visits and admission fees (As mentioned in itinerary) √Domestic transportation √Deluxe accommodation (based on double occupancy) √Taxes and fuel surcharges |
| Package Excluded | ×Round Trip international flights ×Passport and Chinese Visa (if applicable) ×Travel Insurance ×Gratuites ×Single Supplement and other personal expends |
