terra cotta army

Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing / Xian (L)
Meet you at your hotel and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Xian. Upon arrival, transfer to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages. The museum covers an area of 16,300 square meters, divided into three sections: No. 1 Pit, No. 2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit respectively. Then drive back to Xian and visit City Wall. It's the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Day 2 Xian (B, L)
Morning visit Shaanxi Provincial Museum. It is a comprehensive museum with more than 370,000 exhibits of different times and kinds. Then drive to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, it is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It functioned to collect Buddhist materials that were taken from India by the hierarch Xuanzang. At last visit Forest of Stone Steles Museum, this treasure house holds a large collection of the earliest stone steles of different periods, from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. All together, there are 3,000 steles and the museum is divided into seven exhibitions halls, which mainly display the works of calligraphy, painting and historical records.

Day 3 Xian departure (B)
Transfer to the airport and fly to your next destination, service ends.

Xi'an 3 Days 2 Nights Tour Code: INXI0301 Destination: Xian Price: from only $ 221 20 Day 1. Arrive Xian Upon arrival in Xi'an, you'll be greeted by our tour guide and transferred to your luxurious hotel. Day 2. Xi'an In 221 BC, Qin Shi Huang unified China and became the first emperor. When he died, an entire Terra Cotta Army was constructed to be buried along with the emperor. It was un-covered serendipitously in 1974 by farmers, and then became one of the century's greatest archaeological discoveries. You will visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and Terra Cotta Army replication factories. Evening enjoy an optional Imperial Dumpling Banquet (Jiao Zi) after watch the world famous Tang Dynasty Stage Show. Day 3. Xian / Departure Your fantastic Xi'an tour is not complete without a visit to the Ancient City Wall (Cheng Qiang). Constructed in 14th century, the Ancient City Wall of Xi'an is one of the most complete city walls in China and certainly one of the best examples from the Ming dynasty. After that, drive to airport to and see off. The prices listed below are in US dollars, per person, based on the size of your group. 2 p 310 3 p 281 4 p 267 5 p 258 6 p 253 7 p 249 8 p 245 9 p 243 10+ p 221

Duration: 1 Day Destinations: Xi'an City -- Terracotta Warriors -- Muslim Quarter -- The Great Mosque Departure date: As you prefer Availability: Whole year Visitor at Terracotta Warriors Museum Tour Description Spend only 1 day to explore the core of Xi'an Culture! The world heritage Terracotta Warriors is surely a must-visit for a trip to China. Thousands of life-like terracotta soldiers stand in lines, just like waiting for inspection. Come and see them with your own eyes! You will find it much more awesome than just watching in the photos. Another highlight is the Muslim Culture of Xi'an. Stroll into the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque, what difference between the traditional Muslim Culture and the local one can you figure out? Lines of shops selling interesting ornaments and local snacks are also great feast of your Xi'an Tour. Encounter with the over-2200-year-old Terracotta Warriors Experience a different Muslim Culture at the Muslim Quarter & the Great Mosque Taste local foods & shop for featured ornaments

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
The guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.
 
 
Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at the original, century-old Qianmen Quan Ju De restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. 

 
 
Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at shopping site restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. The a la carte dinner is served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area. 

 
 
Day 04: Beijing - Xian
Visit the Summer Palace. Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. Visit the City Wall. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served for you at the hotel this evening. 

 
 
Day 05: Xian
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Peasant Painting Gallery, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque. After you enjoy the local speciality, the Dumpling Banquet, you will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. 

 
 
Day 06: Xian - Guilin
Visit the Provincial History Museum. After enjoying the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant, take a flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner. 

 
 
Day 07: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged. You will visit a local villager's home to experience the farmer's lifestyle there. Alternatively, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. Transfer back to Guilin. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today.) 
 
 
Day 08: Guilin - Kunming
Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Take a flight to Kunming and transfer to the hotel. 
 
 
Day 09: Kunming - Lijiang
Visit the Stone Forest. Take a flight to Lijiang and transfer to the hotel. 

 
Day 10: Lijiang
Visit the Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals, the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. The afternoon is free for you to explore the Old Town by yourselves. Enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace in the evening. 
 
 
Day 11: Lijiang - Shanghai
The morning is free. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer you to the hotel. 
 
 
Day 12: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and a local family. The Farewell Dinner is served at Central Hotel, whose restaurant Wang Bao He has a history of around 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. 
 
Day 13: Departure from Shanghai
See off. 

1˚ giorno Datong
Visita alle Pagoda di Legno Yingxian , al Temple Sospeso.

2˚ giorno Datong --Xi’an
Visita alle Grotte di Yungang. Trasferimento alla sazione per il treno notturno verso Xi’an. Pernottamento sul treno.

3˚ giorno Xi’an
Arrivo a Xi’an . Inconro con la guida locale parlante l’italiano e sistemazione all hotel ***. Dedicata alla visita dell’ Esercito di Terracotta. Pomeriggio si visita la Grande Pgoda dell’Oca Selvatica. Cena in ristorante con spcialita “raviolicinesi” e lo spettacolo di Dinastia Tang