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Tour Style:
This day explores Xi'an through the Tang dynasty, when the city was the capital Chang'an and one of the largest places on earth. You begin with a Tang-style tea ceremony, then walk the ruins and museum of Daming Palace, the great Tang imperial palace. After an informal lunch of Xi'an noodle and paomo dishes, you watch the Dream of the Tang Dynasty music-and-dance show at Tang Paradise, and finish at Datang Everbright City, the lantern-lit Tang-style avenue where you can change into Hanfu and take photos. A private guide and car cover the whole day, and the pace and meal stops are yours to set. It is a focused way to understand the age many recall as China's golden era.
Duration: 8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities):
Tang Dynasty Tea Ceremony, Daming Palace National Heritage Park, Tang Paradise "Dream of the Tang Dynasty" Performance, Datang Everbright City
Pick-up point:
Your Xi'an hotel or Xi'an train station (Based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Your Xi'an hotel or Xi'an train station (Based on your requirement)
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your requirements in your inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash, Wire, Paypal, Western Union, Alipay, Wechat, Bank Transfer
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Your guide meets you with a “Your Way Holiday” sign at your downtown Xi'an hotel, the railway station, or the airport, and your private car heads into the city. The day is built around the Tang dynasty (618–907), when Chang'an — today's Xi'an — was one of the largest and most cosmopolitan cities on earth.
The morning starts with a Tang Dynasty tea ceremony, prepared in the style set down in the period's classic tea writing. You watch the traditional steps and taste several teas while your guide explains how Tang tea was made and drunk, and how it differed from the loose-leaf brewing that came later. Tea was central to Tang social life and to the trade routes that ran out of the capital.
Next, Daming Palace, the principal imperial palace of the Tang emperors and the administrative heart of Chang'an. Only the foundations and outlines of the great halls survive above ground today; the reconstructed Hanyuan Hall and an on-site museum show how the vast complex was laid out, and its scale gives a real sense of the Tang capital at its height. Your guide walks you through the ruins and gardens.
Over lunch your guide takes you to an everyday local restaurant to taste Xi'an cooking — expect dishes such as hand-pulled biangbiang noodles and yangrou paomo, torn flatbread soaked in lamb soup — helps you order, and explains each plate as it arrives.
In the afternoon you attend the “Dream of the Tang Dynasty” performance at Tang Paradise, a themed park modeled on the imperial gardens. The staged show uses music, dance, costume, and lighting to depict court life and the poetry of the era. Your guide sets out the historical background before it begins, so the story comes across even if the show is mostly visual.
Afterward, walk Datang Everbright City, the long pedestrian avenue by the Big Wild Goose Pagoda rebuilt in Tang style and known for its lights after dark. Here you can try on Hanfu, Tang-style dress, and your guide helps you find good spots for photos against the lit architecture.
Your day ends where it began: your guide sees you back to your hotel, the railway station, or the airport, whichever you need.
No. This day is themed on the Tang dynasty — the tea ceremony, Daming Palace, the Tang Paradise show, and Datang Everbright City. The Terracotta Warriors are a separate Qin-dynasty site and can be added on another day if you would like to see them.
The tour runs about 8 to 9 hours and begins with pickup at your downtown Xi'an hotel, the railway station, or the airport, at a time we agree in advance.
Your private guide and car and the entrance and performance tickets for the Tang sights are arranged for you. Meals and anything you buy yourself follow the Price Includes and Excludes list on this page.
Yes. It is largely music, dance, costume, and light rather than spoken drama, and your guide explains the historical story beforehand, so you get the context without Chinese.
The Tang-style buildings and lantern displays are most striking after dark, so the evening stop is a good time for photos; exact timing depends on your onward train or flight.
Certainly. We can add the Terracotta Warriors, the Xi'an City Wall, the Muslim Quarter, or the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, or extend the day — tell us what you want to see and we will build the plan around it.
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The Tang Furong Garden is a majestic representation of the splendor and cultural richness of the Tang Dynasty. As you enter the garden, you'll be transported back in time, immersing yourself in the world of ancient China. This attraction offers a variety of Tang-themed exhibitions, showcasing the grandeur of the Tang era, including detailed recreations of royal palaces, historical artifacts, and displays that highlight the advancements and cultural achievements of the time. In addition to the exhibitions, visitors can experience a range of traditional crafts practiced by skilled artisans, such as calligraphy, pottery-making, and silk weaving, giving you an insight into the daily lives and artistic expressions of the Tang people. The highlight of the visit is the array of cultural performances, including traditional music, dance, and drama, which bring the rich heritage of the Tang Dynasty to life, allowing you to experience firsthand the elegance and beauty of this remarkable period in Chinese history.
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Discover it through the eyes of our exceptional local guides. All certified and experienced, they are passionate about sharing their deep knowledge of attractions, history, and culture. Whether you're interested in hidden gems or popular sites, they know the best places to visit. They can recommend top local restaurants, unique shopping spots, and must-see shows. Beyond just guiding, they provide enriching insights into the history, customs, and authentic daily life, making your experience truly immersive.
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Travel in comfort and style with our premium private transportation. We offer a fleet of air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean, and meticulously maintained vehicles, all less than four years old. Our professional drivers, all locals with over a decade of driving experience, are friendly, courteous, and dedicated to your safety and comfort. Depending on your group's size, we provide a range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, business vans (MPVs), and spacious buses, all with ample luggage space.
Authentic Dining Experiences
We prioritize genuine local culinary experiences over pre-arranged tourist restaurants. Our local guides will recommend the best local restaurants where you can savor authentic flavors. This approach ensures you enjoy the freshest, most authentic meals, tailored to your preferences, and experience the true essence of the local cuisine. Whether your dietary needs are vegetarian, Muslim, Chinese, Western, Jewish, or Indian, we have excellent options to make every meal a delightful part of your journey.
Duration：6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Terracotta Warriors, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter
Tour Style：This one-day private tour covers the essential sights of Xi'an with a local guide and a private car. The morning is at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Lintong, where the excavated pits hold thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots made for the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang over 2,000 years ago. In the afternoon you see the Ming-dynasty Bell Tower at the center of the old city, then walk the Muslim Quarter, a lane district tied to the Silk Road and known for hand-pulled noodles, roujiamo, and persimmon cakes. Entrance tickets, guide, and private transport are included. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel, at a Xi'an train station, or at the airport.
Duration：6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Xi'an Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi'an Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
Tour Style：This Xi'an city tour spends a day inside the old walled city with a local guide and a private car. It starts at the Xi'an Ancient City Wall, a Ming-dynasty brick fortification that runs about 13.7 km around the old town, where you can walk or rent a bike on the top. Next is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a seven-story Tang tower raised in 652 AD to hold the Buddhist scriptures the monk Xuan Zang carried back from India. Then the Great Mosque of Xi'an, the largest mosque in China, laid out across a chain of courtyards, and finally the Muslim Quarter, a Hui lane district in the city, for street food and browsing. Entrance tickets, guide, and private transport are included. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel, a Xi'an train station, or the airport.
Duration：5-6 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：Terracotta Warriors
Tour Style：This half-day private tour goes to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Lintong, about an hour east of Xi'an, with a local guide and a private car. You move through the three exhibition pits with your guide, who covers how the army was made for the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang more than 2,000 years ago and what the excavation still shows. The museum holds more than 8,000 life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots; you see the main pit in full, then the officers and war chariot in the small command pit and the mixed formations in the cavalry pit. Entrance fees, guide, and city transport are included, and the tour can start in the morning or the afternoon. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel or a Xi'an train station.
Duration：8 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Mt. Huashan
Tour Style：This day trip runs from Xi'an to Mt. Huashan, one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, with a local guide and a private car. The drive takes about two hours each way. At the mountain you take the North Peak shuttle bus and cable car up to Cloud Terrace Peak at 1,614 meters, then walk the marked ridges and rock formations on the north side. Your guide covers the Taoist sites on the mountain and the legends behind the named rocks, including why the range is called Wealth Mountain. The price includes pickup and drop-off at your Xi'an hotel, a train station, or the airport, private car service with a driver, guiding, and entrance fees.
Duration：8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple
Tour Style：This day tour is based in Luoyang and covers two of its best-known sights, the Longmen Grottoes and the Shaolin Temple, with a local English-speaking guide. Your guide meets you at Luoyang Longmen train station in the morning and takes you first to the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site of Buddhist cave carvings cut into the cliffs along the Yi River canyon from the Northern Wei dynasty onward. In the afternoon you continue to the Shaolin Temple at the foot of the Songshan Mountains, the monastery long tied to Chan Buddhism and to Shaolin kung fu, where you watch a kung fu demonstration. The day runs about 8 to 9 hours. Entrance fees and transport between the sites are included; lunch is at your own expense. It ends back at Luoyang Longmen train station or at your Luoyang hotel.
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Hello, we are a group of two people. We are staying at Xi'an Bell Tower Yongningmen Yazhi Hotel. On 23 October we would like to go to visit Terracotta Warriors in the morning, and then move to the city centre and visit, as you suggest, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Once we finish the tour, we have a flight to Shanghai at 8 pm. Can you please provide a quotation? Thank you!
Chris
Replied:23 April 2026
Hi Chris,
Thank you for your inquiry! Here’s the outline for your Xi'an tour:
Itinerary:
Pick-up: We will pick you up from your Xi’an Bell Tower Yongningmen Yazhi Hotel in the morning.
Terracotta Warriors: Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum with a private guide.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Xi’an Ancient City Wall: Visit one of the best-preserved city walls in China.
Muslim Quarter: Walk through the lively Muslim Quarter, famous for food, shopping, and culture.
Drop-off: After the tour, we will drop you off at the airport in time for your 8 PM flight to Shanghai.
Pricing:
I’ll send you a detailed quote via email, including:
Private guide
Transportation (private car)
All entrance fees to the attractions
Time management for your flight
Let me know if you'd like to confirm this or if you have any further questions!
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What would the cost of a Xi’an city tour be? We want to go to the terra-cotta warriors and city wall including the Muslim quarter
Replied:18 June 2020
Dear Jolennda,
Thanks for your inquiry for our service. This tour is available. We have sent you the details itinerary and quotation of One Day Xian City Tour by email. Please check. Thanks!
Xian Private Tour Customer-care Team
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