Xi'an, Shaanxi tour
Explore Xi'an's Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque, and Shaanxi History Museum on a private day tour with expert guide, lunch, and hotel transfers included.
Discover the timeless wonders of Xi'an on this comprehensive private day tour. Begin with a visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, a national-level treasure trove of ancient artifacts that brings China's dynastic past to life. Then, ascend the iconic Xi'an Ancient City Wall – one of the best-preserved fortifications in China – and enjoy the option to explore its interior. Continue to the serene Great Mosque, a unique blend of Islamic and Chinese architecture nestled in the Muslim Quarter. This tour includes professional guide service, lunch, shared coach transport, and all entrance fees. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, you'll experience Xi'an's cultural highlights seamlessly. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors seeking an authentic, hassle-free exploration of this ancient capital.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
(with option for interior visit), Xian Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque
Inclusion: Tour guide service + lunch+ Shared Coach + Entrance fees
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 8:00am and 9:00am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm
Tour Cost: RMB 480 p/p
Pick up from your hotel in Xian. First visit Shaanxi Provincial History Museum , a large modern museum of the national level. It is a giant architectural complex in the Tang-dynasty style. It occupies an area of 70,000 square metres, and the construction area being more than 50,000 square metres. It focuses on the highlights of the Shaanxi culture and depicts the development of the Chinese civilization.

Then continue to visit Big Goose Pagoda . Originally Big Goose Pagoda consisted of a brick structure of five storeys and was about 60 meters high. Originally built in 589A.D- 6000 years ago. The Big Goose Pagoda is situated in the Da Ci'en Temple, four kilometers away from the center of the city. It is one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xian today.

After lunch, visit Xian Ancient Xian Ancient City Wall . It has been preserved intact, which is rarely seen in the world. The construction of the Xian City was formally started in the seventh year of Emperor Hongwu's reign (1374) and completed in the eleventh year of Hongwu's reign (1378). The rectangular city wall is 13.7 kilometers in circumference and has 5,984 crenels and 98 places for the garriosn troops to stay in.

Lastly come to the downtown Xian to visit The Great Mosque ,the biggest and most preserved complete Chinese existent mosque. First built at the Tianbao first year (742 years) during Tang Dynasty, it was rebuilt by Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing, and has formed present scales. The whole mosque has more than 12,000 square meters, the floor space more than 4,000 square meters, keeps the construction mostly in the Ming Dynasty style. So the Mosque here in Xi'an has much Chinese traditional touch in both its design and artistic outlook.

End of service. Transferred to your hotel in Xian.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Tour guide service + lunch+ Shared Coach + Entrance fees Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 8:00am and 9:00am Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm | Gratuities to drivers and guides |
| Pick-up and drop off service at your hotel | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Entrance tickets | |
| Shared air-conditioned tour coach or van | |
| English Speaking tour guide | |
| Chinese lunch |
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