Shaanxi Province Attractions

City Wall
It is the most complete, the best preserved and the ancient city wall in the world, about 14 km in length. A wide and deep moat encircles the wall and drawbridges which can be risen or lowered freely are set up against the city gates. Over 600 years old of the city wall, it provide...
It is the most complete, the best preserved and the ancient city wall in the world, about 14 km in length. A wide and deep moat encircles the wall and drawbridges which can be risen or lowered freely are set up against the city gates. Over 600 years old of the city wall, it provides invaluable material for the study of history, military science, and architecture of the Ming Dynasty.
Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Tips
Photography is not allowed in any of the pits and halls.
Neighborhood
Many interesting sights are within easy reach from the city center, including the Xi’an Stone Tablet Forest, the Great and Lesser Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi’an City Wall and H...
Tips
Photography is not allowed in any of the pits and halls.
Neighborhood
Many interesting sights are within easy reach from the city center, including the Xi’an Stone Tablet Forest, the Great and Lesser Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi’an City Wall and Huaqing Pond.
Admission Fee
It costs 80 yuan to see the vaults, 15 yuan for the museum and 40 yuan for a “Circle Vision” documentary on the warriors and their excavation.
Bus No. 306, 307 stops at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang.
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Xi'an Metro
6 subway lines are planned to be built and finished around 2020, totally spanning 251.8 km. Now only Subway Line 2 (first phase) has been completed and in operation now.
...6 subway lines are planned to be built and finished around 2020, totally spanning 251.8 km. Now only Subway Line 2 (first phase) has been completed and in operation now.
Xian MetroMetro Line 1
Route: Xianyang Forest Park - Lishan ( 18 stops )
Start: October, 2008
Finish: 2013
Subway Line 1 passes through the city center of Xian from east (Fangzhicheng Stop) to west (Houweizhai Stop). When completed in the year 2013, you can take subway to visit Banpo Village and Terra Cotta Army.
Metro Line 2 ( in operation )
Route: Xian North Railway Station - Exhibition Center ( 17 stops )
Subway Line 2 passes through the city center ( Bell Tower ) of Xian from North (Xian North Railway Station Stop) to South (Exhibition Center).
17 Stops at Subway Line 2
1.North Railway Station(北客站)
2.Beiyuan (北苑)
3.Yundong Gongyuan (运动公园)
4.Xingzheng Zhongxin (行政中心)
5.Fengcheng Wulu (凤城五路)
6.Xi'an Library (图书馆)
7.Daminggong West (大明宫西)
8.Longshouyuan (龙首原)
9.Anyuanmen (安远门)
10.Bei Dajie (North Street )(北大街)
11.Bell Tower (钟楼)
12.Yongningmen (South Gate)(永宁门)
13.Nanshaomen (南梢门)
14.Tiyuchang (体育场)
15.Xiaozhai (小寨)
16.Weiyi Jie (纬一街)
17.Huizhan Zhongxin (会展中心)
Xi'an Introduction
Xi’an (Xī ǎn [西安]), the capital city of Shaanxi Province (Shǎn xī [陕西]), is also referred to as Xian, Chang’an (Dynastic name), Hsi-An (Wade-Giles), and Sian (old Postal System)....
Xi’an (Xī ǎn [西安]), the capital city of Shaanxi Province (Shǎn xī [陕西]), is also referred to as Xian, Chang’an (Dynastic name), Hsi-An (Wade-Giles), and Sian (old Postal System). Xi’an is recognized as one of the most important cities in China, both historically and currently. Xi’an, as it’s named now and under different names, has been the capital region for 13 dynastic periods. It also happens to be the Eastern end of the Silk Road. It is the home of ancient Neolithic Age ruins discoveries, and several important Buddhist sites. Beyond the history; Xi’an is surrounded by natural beauty, including; rivers, mountains, plains, and rolling hills. If today’s urban environment is your flavor, you will be well served in this metropolitan city.
Xi'an Tourist Attractions
Xi’an is one of China’s most popular destinations for tourists. It’s not likely that any tourist will leave Xi’an without seeing the Terra-cotta Warriors. Besides the warriros, Xi’an is known as a living museum. There are many other historical sites in and around Xi’an, including the restored city wall, Big Goose Pagoda and Banpo Neolithic Village. There is a strong islamic influence in Xi’an - it can be best appreciated in the Muslim district, near the center of the city, including the Great Mosque of Xi’an.
Xi’an
Xi’an (西安), formerly romanized as Sian, and also known as Chang’an (長安) before the Ming dynasty, is the capital of Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China. It is a sub-provincial city located in the center of the Guanzhong Plain in Northwest China....
Xi’an (西安), formerly romanized as Sian, and also known as Chang’an (長安) before the Ming dynasty, is the capital of Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China. It is a sub-provincial city located in the center of the Guanzhong Plain in Northwest China. One of the oldest cities in China, Xi’an is the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals, having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui, and Tang. Xi’an is the starting point of the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Since the 1990s, as part of the economic revival of inland China especially for the central and northwest regions, the city of Xi’an has re-emerged as an important cultural, industrial and educational centre of the central-northwest region, with facilities for research and development, national security and China’s space exploration program.、
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Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai 10days study tour
Day 01 Arrival at Beijing
On arrival in Beijing, you will be met by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Beijing. Free for the rest of the day.
Day 02Beijing (B L)-- Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Beijing Zoo
After breakfast at your hotel, start your tour with the visit to Tiananmen Square(40minutes), the largest public square in the world. Then move on to the Forbidden City(2hours), the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty.
Lunch at a special restaurant.
...Read moreDay 01 Arrival at Beijing
On arrival in Beijing, you will be met by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Beijing. Free for the rest of the day.
Day 02Beijing (B L)-- Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Beijing Zoo
After breakfast at your hotel, start your tour with the visit to Tiananmen Square(40minutes), the largest public square in the world. Then move on to the Forbidden City(2hours), the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty.
Lunch at a special restaurant.
Then move on to Beijing zoo(1.5hours), which is one of the oldest zoos in China and has one of the largest animal collections in the country. The zoo and its aquarium has over 450 species of land animals and over 500 species of marine animals. In all, it is home to 14,500 animals. More than six million visitors come to the zoo each year. The zoo was founded in 1906 during the late Qing Dynasty. Like many of Beijing's parks, the zoo's grounds resemble classical Chinese gardens, with flower beds amidst natural scenery, including dense groves of trees, stretches of meadows, small streams and rivers, lotus pools and hills dotted with pavilions and historical buildings.
Day 03 Beijing ( B L )--Mutianyu Great Wall, Olympic Green, outside look the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, Shaolin kungfu school
Morning excursion to the most beautiful section of the Great Wall - the Mutianyu Great Wall. The hike takes about 2-3 hours. After lunch at Chinese Restaurant, Then head to the Olympic Green to have an outside look at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube(1hour). Shaolin Kung Fu is a huge scientific system, not the general sense of the "branches" or "boxing kinds". Chinese martial arts enjoy a huge structure complex with many branches, among which shaolin kung fu has the dominant place by its long history, the complex system and excellent technology boundary. Back to your hotel.
Day 04 Beijing-Xi'an( B L )
Hands-on D.I.Y Chinese dumplings(2hours) at the local family in Gaobeidian, enjoy these with other Chinese dishes and this will be your Lunch. Afternoon learn the Art of paper cutting, visit the gaobeidian school. After the tour, we go to the train station to Xian. Overnight on the train.
Day 05 Xian ( B L )--Big Wild Goose Pagoda square, Muslim Bazaar, Xi'an City Wall
Arrive in Xian, pick up. Breakfast at hotel. The Muslim Bazaar, the Muslim quarters lies 100 meters west of the Bell tower in downtown Xi'an.The 500 meters long avenue paved by bluestones are dotted with many unique stall,souvenir shop,coffee and bars which are mostly run by Muslim people. We visit massive Xian City Wall. Have a nice walk in the North Square to view the fully illuminated Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Musical Fountain Performance.
Day 06 Xian ( B L )-- Qin Terracotta Army, Shaanxi Historical Museum
Morning pick up by local guide. Enjoy your full day visit to the Qin Terracotta Army, one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. Afternoon, visit the Shaanxi Historical Museum. Among the 400,000 items on display are treasures from many of the Dynasties, including some magnificent bronzes and porcelain, many of which have never been on permanent display before.
Day 07 Xian--shanghai ( B L )
Visit Bell tower and Drum tower. Farmer paintings, and learning the painting. Then go to airport to catch a flight. Pick up by shanghai local guide, only transfer to hotel.
Day 8 Shanghai ( B L )-- Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Jade Buddha Temple. Jade Buddha Temple is a key temple in Shanghai that thriving with flows of disciples every day, especially on the 1st and 15th day of every lunar month as well as all the traditional Buddhism festivals. Visit pearl factory, it's a nice place to buy a necklace or bracelet. It is very good gift from China. Visit the lovely old Yuyuan Garden look nine zig zag bridge with golden fish pond, bridges and pavilions. Explore the Bund in the evening.
Day 9 Shanghai ( B L )--Shanghai Museum, People Square, Nanjing Road, Oriental Pearl TV tower, Children's Palace
The Shanghai Museum which is the largest museum of ancient Chinese art in Shanghai. Visit the People Square and Nanjing Road for shopping. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV tower 2nd level. Visit the Children��s Palace 30-45minutes.
Day 10 Shanghai ( B )
Your China Experience is over all too soon as you transfer to the airport and board the homebound international flight, bidding a fond farewell to this ancient land.

Private Xian Highlight Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Customized Sightseeing
This full-day Xi’an highlights tour starts at 9am in the morning with pick-up service from your hotel lobby. Your will firstly visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the must see in Xi’an and most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Follow your tour guide and spend enough time to explore all three sections No. 1 Pit, No. 2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit tagged in the order of their discoveries. No. 1 Pit is the largest, first opened to the public, there are columns of soldiers at the front, followed by war chariots at the back.
...Read moreThis full-day Xi’an highlights tour starts at 9am in the morning with pick-up service from your hotel lobby. Your will firstly visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the must see in Xi’an and most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Follow your tour guide and spend enough time to explore all three sections No. 1 Pit, No. 2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit tagged in the order of their discoveries. No. 1 Pit is the largest, first opened to the public, there are columns of soldiers at the front, followed by war chariots at the back.
Lunch will be at your own expense, please ask the tour guide to get some advice and enjoy the local authentic food. In the afternoon, you can choose your preferred two more sites in the downtown area to continue the sightseeing, like City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, Square of Bell & Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque, Gao's Grand Courtyard, or Forest of Stone Steles Museum. You tour guide will give you suggestion based on the traffic condition and time. Later, enjoy private transfer back to your hotel to conclude the full-day Xi’an tour.

A Full-Day Highlights tour on Terra cotta Warriors museum
Xi'an is the oldest ancient capital in China with the longest history and richest historical heritages.
The Terra cotta warriors and horses show you the wisdom and military art of our ancestors 2,200
years ago, attracting people all over the world. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Imperial Ci'en ...Read more
Xi'an is the oldest ancient capital in China with the longest history and richest historical heritages.
The Terra cotta warriors and horses show you the wisdom and military art of our ancestors 2,200
years ago, attracting people all over the world. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Imperial Ci'en
Temple are telling people the stories of both Buddhism and Emperors of Great Tang Dynasty.
The fascinating ancient City Wall evident the complicated defense system. It is only a tip of
the iceberg, thus you are welcome to ask me any more informations about things to do in Xi'an!
So I believe that would be the perfect package if you have only a full day here.
The itinerary can be changed flexibly at your request since it is a private tour.
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