Beijing Xian Tour Packages: 3 Days Xian Classic Tour From Beijing by Bullet Train

Summary

DAY 1 Arrive in Xian From Beijing by Bullet Train
DAY 2 Xian: Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Xi'an Ancient City Wall
DAY 3 Xian--Beijing by Bullet Train: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, Muslim Quarter, return Beijing by bullet train

Day 1 Beijing-Xian by Bullet Train

Today, you will be greeted at your hotel lobby and escorted to Beijing train station, catch your bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an (around 5 hours for one way). Upon your arrival in Xian, our local Xian tour guide will pick you up at the exit of Xi'an train station, you will find a welcome signage “Your Way Holiday”. Escorted to your hotel in Xian once you arrived. And the rest of the day is free on your own to explore the city.

By the way, if you need, we can provice the private departure transfer from your hotel in Beijing to Beijing train station and train ticket booking service as well, plz feel free to let us know your requirement, this tour can be customized based on your needs.

Day 2 Xian Tour Itinerary

After breakfast, our guide will meet you promptly at your hotel lobby and escort you to the Terracotta Warriors. The drive will take approximately 40 minutes each way. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, often referred to as "the Eighth Wonder of the World," showcases an astonishing level of craftsmanship. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. To date, a total of 179 burial pits with various structures and functions have been discovered in the Mausoleum area of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. These pits are of immense historical value, shedding light on the burial system of the Qin Dynasty and offering deep insights into ancient Chinese burial customs. What makes the discovery even more remarkable is that none of the burial pits has been completely destroyed by fire, preserving much of their original form. Our guide will share fascinating stories about the history and significance of these discoveries during the visit.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where our guide will recommend authentic Xi'an dishes such as biangbiang noodles, roujiamo (Chinese-style hamburger), and yangrou paomo (lamb soup with flatbread). Your guide will also share the stories behind these dishes and help you choose meals based on your preferences. In addition to food recommendations, the guide will introduce you to Xi'an’s dining etiquette and cultural traditions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable meal. This experience offers a taste of both the local flavors and the rich heritage of this ancient city.

Enjoy a delightful lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, where our experienced tour guide will provide excellent recommendations based on local specialties, ensuring you experience the authentic flavors of Xi'an. The guide will share insights into the dishes, helping you choose the best options tailored to your preferences. After lunch, your guide will accompany you on a comfortable drive back to downtown Xi'an, where you'll visit the renowned Xi'an Ancient City Wall. As one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, the Xi'an Ancient City Wall dates back to the 14th century, built during the Ming Dynasty under Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang’s reign. Once a crucial military defense system, it protected the city from invaders and symbolizes the architectural ingenuity of ancient China. The City Wall is one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved of its kind in China, showcasing the complete features of feudal society’s fortifications. Your guide will provide fascinating historical context, helping you appreciate its strategic importance and architectural grandeur.

After your visit to the Xi'an Ancient City Wall, your guide will drive you back to your hotel, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing end to your tour.

Day 3 Xian--Beijing by Bullet Train

After breakfast, you will start your tour with Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda or Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, is a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China and became the symbol of the old-line Xi'an. It was built in 652 during the Tang dynasty and originally had five stories. The structure was rebuilt in 704 during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, and its exterior brick facade was renovated during the Ming dynasty. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda attracts numerous visitors for its fame in the Buddhist religion and its simple but appealing style of construction. It is rated as a National Key Cultural Relic Preserve. One of the pagoda's many functions was to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveler Xuanzang.

Next to Shaanxi History Museum. Shaanxi History Museum is located to the northwest of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, which is one of the four largest museum with modern facilities in China.  The museum, built in traditional Tang architectural style, houses over 370,000 cultural relics, including murals, paintings, pottery, coins, as well as bronze, gold, silver, seal and stone objects, all of which can be dated back to over 1 million years ago to the late Qing dynasty. 

This museum was regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures” where reflect over one thousand years of Chinese history, the splendid culture and people life in ancient times. The exhibition space is divided into an introductory hall, permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions, and temporary exhibitions, as well as one that has been named the National Painting Hall. It not only show the span of culture in ancient Shaanxi, but also show the highest level of cultural development of China's social economy.

After lunch, continue your tour to Muslim Quarter. Muslim Quarter is the most famous food street in Xian. It consists of Islamic food area, ethnic group shopping center, Great mosque and living area of Hui people. It is a place distinct for its delicious food and Islamic culture, with a history of more than 1000 years. The streets are paved by gray flagstone and the buildings are of Ming style. The food in the street is of north and west flavor, in which crude pancake in mutton soup, cold rice noodles, Chinese hamburger, Qishan noodles are famous Shaanxi food.

After the tour ends, drive you back to Xian train station, you'll catch train return to Beijing. When you arrive in Beijing, you driver will escort you to your hotel for rest.

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