Xian, or Chang’an, is one of the four ancient capitals of the world, with the other three Rome, Athens and Cairo. Served as the capital city in 13 dynasties of ancient China, Xi’an came to be known as the cradle of Chinese civilization and Chinese history museum. Today’s Xian is the political, economic and cultural center of the northwest China. With the development of travel industry and the implementation of the open policy, it has become one of the nations key tourist cities and tourism has become the mainstay in Shaanxi’s economy.
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Terrecotta Army
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Xi’an City Wall
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Shaanxi Provincial Musuem
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Big Wild Googse pagoda
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Muslim Street
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Small Wild Googse Pagoda
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Mt. Huashan
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Huaqing Hot Spring
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Nanmen Gate
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Hanyangling Museum
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Bell Tower
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Famen Temple
>1. One-day highlight Xi’an Trip
A. Terracotta Army, Shaanxi history museum, Xi’an City Wall
B. Shaanxi history museum, Big Wild Googse Pagoda/ Small Wild Googse pagoda,Xi’an City Wall\
C. Terracotta Army, Huaqing hot spring, Muslim Street
D. Famen Temple,Qianling Mausoleum
E. A full-day trip to Mt. Huashan
>2. Two-day highlight Xi’an Trip
A. Day 01: Terracotta Army, Great Moseque & Muslim Street
Day 02: Shaanxi history museum, Small Wild Googse Pagoda & Xi’an City Wall
B. Day 01: Terracotta Army, Huqing Hot Sring, Great Tang all day mall
Day 02: Great Mosque, Muslim Street, Small Wild Goose Pagoda & Xi’an City Wall
>3. Three-day highlight Xi’an Trip
Day 01: Airport pick-up, Xian City Wall, check in the hotel.
Day 02: Terracotta Army, Shaanxi history museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 03: Great Moseque, Muslim street , airport see-off.
>4. Four-day highlight Xi’an Trip
Day 01: Airport pick-up, Xian City Wall, check in the hotel.
Day 02: Terracotta Army, Shaanxi history museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 03: Mt. Huashan trip or a trip to Famen Temple & Qianling Mausoleum
Day 04: Great Mosque and Muslim Street, airport see-off.
>5. Five-day trip with a side tour to Luoyang
Day 01: Airport pick-up, Xian City Wall, check in the hotel.
Day 02: Terracotta Army, Shaanxi history museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 03: High speed train train to Luoyang, Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple, overnight in Luoyang.
Day 04: High Speed train back to Xi'an, Great Mosque and Muslim Street
Day 05:Hangyangling Museum, airport see-off.
1. Visit the World's heritage - Terracotta Army
2. Ride a bicycle on the Xi’an City Wall
3. Try the signature dish - crumbled flatbread in mutton stew,Rou Jia Mo & Liangpi & Ice Peak, Noodles.
4. See a Tang-Dynasty Style Music & Dance show.
5. Explore the Great Tang All Day Mall for its beautiful light show
6. Visit the Muslim Street - paradise for food Xinjiang style food.
Xi'an climate in spring is usually warm and pleasant, and March to May is the best time of a year to pay a visit. Early autumn running through September and October is also a good season for travel.