Take China Group Tours in 2025 to enjoy a 30% discount compared to a private tour. Same Experience & Lowest Price!3 Days Ancient Xian Small Group Tour with Terracotta Warriors Visit
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Tour Code: AOT-GT-023
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Travel Route: Xian
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Features: World Heritages, Architectures, History Museums, History Ruins
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Tour Type: Small group of maximum 12 travelers, guaranteed departures
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Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicle
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Accommodation: 2 nights at good 3-star hotels
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If you have limited time in China for about 3 days, it is a good idea to explore Xian in a small group at a budget price.
Xian is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, having held the position under 13 dynasties in Chinese history. In addition, it is probably the second most popular tourist destination in China for it owns “the Eighth Wonder of the World” - the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, with a collection of over 8,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses. Xian is a gathering place of brilliant cultures and religions. Stroll leisurely on the Ming-era city wall and get a glimpse of what an ancient capital looks like, head to the Muslim Quarter to feel the fusion of Han and Muslim cultures in one... The story of East Legend is still flowing in every corner of Xian. Come and create your own story here!
Itinerary Day by Day
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Nihao! Welcome to Xian, the capital of 13 ancient China dynasties! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Xian, the driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in Xian. The rest of the day is free on your own to explore by yourselves around your hotel.
Arrival Ideas:
Xian, located in central northern China, is well connected by air and high-speed rail. Xian Xianyang International Airport is 40km northwest of the Xian city center and travelers can go to Xian by air from Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Lhasa, Chengdu, Kunming, Wuhan, Chongqing, etc. Many other international and domestic airlines have been operating the service in Xian. Also, travelers can take the high speed train to Xian from Beijing (4-5 hours), Chengdu (4 hours), Shanghai (6-7 hours), Lanzhou (2.5-3.5 hours), Zhengzhou (2-3 hours), Chongqing (5-6 hours), etc.
Attractions
explore freely today
Transportation
arrive in Xian by yourself
Dining
None
Accommodation
3-star hotel in downtown Xian
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. Drive about 40km (about 1 hour) to uncover one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world - the Terracotta Army Museum, which was built by the first emperor of China - Qin Shihuang to protect him in his afterlife. There are about 8,000 vivid life-size Terracotta Warriors found so far. First, pay a visit to the largest and most imposing pit which is believed to contain over 6,000 terracotta figures of soldiers and horses. You will be amazed by the subterranean life-size army of thousands silently standing and guarding the emperor and also be awed by the fabulous artistic skills of ancient Chinese artisans. Next, move to another pit where you can feast your eyes with around 1300 warriors and horses. You can get to examine the ancient army array by visiting the kneeling and standing archers, the chariot war array and numerous troopers holding weapons, etc.
After lunch, drive back to downtown to visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Built between 707-709 AD, this pagoda stands 45 meters high and it is a delicate and valuable Buddhist architectural heritage of 15 storeys. Here, you can know Buddhist scriptures brought from India and how it was integrated with the culture of Han nationality. Later, head to the Ancient City Wall (also known as the Fortification of Xian). The city wall is a kind of defensive structure in Ancient Times and represents one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved Chinese city walls. Spend some time leisurely walking on the wall and enjoy its inner and outer walls, watchtowers, and moat, and have panoramic views of modern Xian.
Late in the afternoon, go to explore the vivid local life when you go to wander happily around the bustling and lively Muslim Quarter. It is a paradise mixed with different local snacks and Muslim culture.
Attractions
3 sites
Transportation
coach
Dining
Breakfast,Lunch
Accommodation
3-star hotel in downtown Xian
This morning, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to visit Shaanxi History Museum. Regarded as “the Pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”, it has collections of 130,000 historical artifacts, showing visitors a miniature overview of thousand years of Chinese history and the splendid ancient cultures of old times. Enjoy the educational visit while exploring historical relics ranging from bronze ware from the Western Zhou Dynasty, and terracotta figures, to gold and silverware and murals discovered in Tang tombs.
Now, it is time to end your 3-day Xian group trip. You will be escorted to the airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next destination.
Trip Extension Ideas: If you want to explore China and other Asia destinations rather than return home right away, we would be glad to assist you with an extension trip. Feel free to tell us your ideas!
Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your China tour, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip to China/Asia. Safe journey!
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Hotel Selections in China for Group Travel
In a group tour, you will stay in well-selected 3 star hotels at good location in each destination. All the hotels we chose (except for basic accommodation condition when travel to Mount Everest) have windows, air-conditioners, hot water, showers, wifi... to ensure you comfortable sleep. If you want to upgrade your hotels to 4-star or 5 star, please contact your personal travel consultants for detailed quotation.
You will share a standard twin room with your partner. If you travel in family of two, it will be perfect to live in the same room. If you want to have your own room, you need to pay the single room supplement.
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