Once served as the capital for more than 1200 years, Xian is one of the top ancient cities of China with a history of more than 3000 years. Xian is considered to be the cradle of Chinese civilization and a representative of Chinese culture.
Are you thinking of making a side trip from Beijing to Xian?we have three itineraries for this tour
BJ-101
See the highlight attractions – Terra-Cotta Army,City Wall and Great Mosque in Xian.
Bell Tower and Drum Tower for picture taking
Explore the famous Muslim Quarter(if time permit)
Helpful and knowledgeable private English speaking tour guide
Enjoy Private air-condtioned vehicle and train station transfer
Pick -up from your hotel in Beijing in the evening,our driver will drop you off at the Beijing west railway station and assist you in finding the right waiting room
Please note:
On the train you are on your own
We offer soft- sleeper for you,which is the four-bed cabin use the public washing room.The train also have the two-bed cabin which has a private washing room,it is a different price,please check the quotation list
The train offer the hot water,sell snacks and drinks.
Have a big dinner before the train is recommend
Highspeed train G674 (17:18-23:02) or G670(18:05-23:06) Or G4612 (19:25 -00:47)
Arriving in Xian at 07:50 am or 9:00am.Our local tour guide in Xi’an will hold a sign with your name on wait you at the exit of the Train station.
You tour guide will help you find a suitable restaurant for breakfast ( paid on your own). After breakfast, pass by Bell Tower and Drum Tower for picture taking.
In Chinese history from Ming Dynasty, each city had a bell tower and a drum tower. The bell was sounded at dawn and the drum at dusk each day in ancient time, a means of telling time. Xian was not exception. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower of Xi’an date back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The two are located in the center of the Xian city connecting the four roads from east, south, west and north within the city wall. Atop the Bell Tower you will have a panoramic view of the Xian City; atop the Drum Tower you will have a bird’s eye view of the Muslim Quarters.
Then heading to the Army of Terra Cotta Warriors.It was discovered in 1974 by peasants digging a well.The awesome ranks of life-size pottery figures,modeled from yellow clay,were made to guard the tomb of Qin Shi Huang,despotic ruuler who unified China over 2,200 years ago.Excavations yielded three pits and over 7,000 soldiers,archers,and horses.Each warrior,originally colored with pigment and holding a weapon,has indiidually crafted expression.The museum and the mausoleum are listed the world’s cultural legacies as the UNESCO.
The Terracotta Army is a form of funerary art buried with the Emperor of Qin (Shi Huangdi) in 209-210 BC (his reign over Qin was from 247 BC to 221 BC and unified China from 221 BC to the end of his life in 210 BC). Their purpose was to help rule another empire with Shi Huang Di in the afterlife. Consequently, they are also sometimes referred to as “Qin’s Armies”. Some people think that the army was also built for protection.
The Terracotta Army was discovered in March 1974 by local farmers drilling a water well to the east of Lishan (Mount Li). Mount Li is also where the material to make the terracotta warriors originated. In addition to the warriors, an entire man-made necropolis for the emperor has been excavated.
Have lunch in a local Chinese restaurantvisit
the Great Mosque. The famous Great Mosque is located in the Muslim Area. For the tourists coming here, the bazaar in the Muslim area is most attractive with a wide area of stalls selling everything. The shopping is very cheap and some unusual items we will seldom see anywhere else in China. The Great Mosque in Xian is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China
A mosque was first built on this site on Hua Jue Lane as early as the 700s AD, but the current complex was laid out during the Ming Dynasty in the late 14th century. Tradition says the Great Mosque was founded by the naval admiral Cheng Ho, son of a prestigious Muslim family who became famous for expelling pirates from the China Sea.
At the time the mosque was just outside the Ming city walls in a neighborhood for foreigners. Today the neighborhood and the mosque are part of the city. Most of the present buildings were rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Then heading to the City Wall in Xian.In 1370,during the reign of hongwu,the first Ming emperor,these walls were built on the foundations of the Tang imperial palace,using rammed earth,quicklime,and glutinous rice extract.The 39-ft(12m) high bastions have bases up to 59 ft(18 m)thick
The Ancient City Wall of Xi’an is a rigorous and integrated military defense system comprising city moat, drawbridge, various observation towers, battlements, turrets, parapets and crenels. Since constructed from Sui and Tang dynasties about 1400 years ago, the wall has experienced series of alteration and finalized the current layout, with the Changle Gate (East Gate), the Yongning Gate (South Gate), the Anding Gate (West Gate) and the Anyuan Gate (North Gate) being the four main city gate
Explore the famous Muslim Quarter(if time permit)
Actually secluded lanes and corner are where the taste surprise is always hidden and patient exploration is required. The zigzagging local-frequent Xi Yangshi and Bei Guangji Jie (Chinese: 北广济街) lanes are local-frequented and stall-clustered and harbor many authentic taste gems. These lanes have more leisurely life touch: white-skullcap stall owners chitchatting, the white-mustache senior sunbathing in the rocking chair, kids teasing the puppies, etc.
After the tour,our guide in Xi’an will drop you off at Xi’an train station for the overnight train Z20 (19:30 – next day 08:18 am) or T44 (19:00 – next day 8:12) for Beijing.
Or Drop you off at Xi’an North Railway sttion for the Highspeed Train G674 (17:18-23:02) or G670(18:05-23:06) Or G4612 (19:25 -00:47)for Beijing
Please note:
On the train you are on your own
We offer soft- sleeper for you,which is the four-bed cabin use the public washing room.The train also have the two-bed cabin which has a private washing room,it is a different price,please check the quotation list
The train offer the hot water,sell snacks and drinks.
Have a big dinner before the train is recommend
Beijing
Our Driver will pick you up from Beijing west train station and transfer back to your hotel in Beijing next morning.He will hold a sign with your name on wait you at the exit of the train station
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION
PICK-UP LOCATION
The pick up location is the train station,your guide will hold a sign with your name writen on
Notes
This is an exclusive private day Tour. Once your tour is confirmed, that tour will no longer be available to anyone else except for your own traveling party.
We offer the Authantic Chinese food in the local restaurant,if you have special request please tell us in advance
‘The quotated price is for a tour between 8 to 9 hours,additional hours are billed $15 per hour for the guide and $15 per hour for the driver.
The itinerary is flexible,we can adjust it according to your personal interests/weather/any unexpected conditions
For the Beijing-Xi’an overnight Train ,We will purchase the tickets for you,please send us every pessengers passport’s photocopy
Tips for the train travel and type of trains please read OUR TIP
A Full payment or a Deposit of 200USD is required for this tour to pay through Paypal.please contact us to send you the invoice.
Trains to and from Xi’an depart / arrive at Beijing West Railway station which have two exits, once you come out please looking for your name sign, just in case you didn’t find your name sign, please wait at the exit, our driver will go in between to looking for you
Children’s Discount
In China,children’s discount are based on height,please let us know your children’s height,so we can give you the children’s discount accordingly
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Experienced Tour Guide
Comfortable Transportation with an Experienced Driver
.Entrance fees and meals (L-Lunch) (D=Dinner)as mentioned
Beijing-Xi’an Round trip Soft sleeper/Deluxe Soft Sleeper tickets/Highspeed train tickets
All the prices for the tour above are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is being made. We keep the right to change the itinerary because of traffic, weather, or any other conditions not under our control
Accommondation
Gratuities to your tour guide and driver
Personal cost
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance
Booking Note:
You need to send us your photocopy of your passport for the train tickets purchase
Our tour guide in Beijing will not go with you to Xi’an,during the train trip you are on your own,once you arrive Xi’an,our local Xi’an will hold a sign with your name on pick you up from the train station,and later during the day he or she will drop you off at the Xi’an train station,,then our driver in Beijing will pick you up from the Beijing west railway station next morning
If you want breakfast or dinner which is no including in the price,just tell our guide,they will help you find the place to eat,please pay your own.
Please note:
On the train you are on your own
We offer soft- sleeper for you,which is the four-bed cabin use the public washing room.The train also have the two-bed cabin which has a private washing room,it is a different price,please check the quotation list
The train offer the hot water,sell snacks and drinks.
Have a big dinner before the train is recommend