Xian Half Day Native Tour by Subway with Guide

Xian, China
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Deeply experience Xian local people’s life, fit into the social activity that starts from subway taking at noon and ends at the most stirring evening time. This tour will take you to visit bustling and lively places where locals gather to have fun, or to relax. Choosing subway as the transportation will bring you so much novelty and joy in this ancient city.

What's included

  • English-speaking guide
  • All public transportation fee (including taxi, bus & subway charge)
  • Entrance tickets
  • Meals
  • Gratuities(recommended)
  • Personal expense (optional activity)

What to expect

  1. Xi'an
    40m
    Please be ready at 8:00am or 12:00pm (or your preferred starting time). The guide will come to meet you at your hotel lobby by holding a board with your name. Then you directly walk to (or by bus/taxi based on the distance and your preference) the nearest subway station. Xian subway is of great characteristics. Each station is decorated with a large number of reliefs, cultural walls and so on. The ornamental material and style are also not the same. Such as metal process, modern technology, ceramic and granite, ect. Along the subway route, you will follow our guide to stop by 2-4 stations, get off to visit several famous spots where you can feel strong locally humanistic and distinctive atmosphere. The name of 4 stations and the relative highlights are displayed as follows:
  2. Xi'an Bell Tower
    1h · Admission ticket included
    *Zhonglou Station: where you can visit famous Bell & Drum Tower Square and Muslim Street. Zhonglou locates in the center of Xian city. And Muslim street is a place that mostly concentrates Xian snacks by Halal cooking method. Visitors could stroll on the square, see dazzling souvenirs or artifact shops & snack stalls.
  3. Xi'an City Wall
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    *Yongningmen Station: the nearest subway station to the South Gate of City Wall. South Gate is a popular place for young people to play music. You will also see special ways of exercise that popularizes among middle and aged people in China (Square Dance). Additionally, you can visit the City Wall, the most complete and well-preserved as well as the largest city wall in China. It was built for military defense in the ancient time. There’s an option to ride a bike on the wall top.
  4. Xi'an
    1h
    *Xiaozhai Station: Xiaozhai is regarded as the most youthful trading area in Xian. The famous Saga International Shopping Center is built here, which is equipped with shopping, catering, entertainment and other facilities. One of the attraction in Saga is “Asian First Escalator” with 50.3 meter’s length. It is the longest indoor escalator in Asia.
  5. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    *Dayanta Station: there’s a large plaza located at the foot of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a world-famous Buddhist holy land. The plaza is the largest Tang-themed cultural square in Asia and has become a cultural tourist attraction for not only local people to enjoy gathering, sightseeing and leisure but also travelers to feel the city in-depth. Music Fountain is one of the biggest highlight here, as the largest fountain square in Asia, even the world.
  6. Xi'an
    30m
    After the tour, you will be escorted back to your hotel safely.
    Kind notice:
    *You can choose and decide how many stations to stop and enjoy the scenery according to your pace, but the tour usually lasts 6 hours in total.
    *The night view of the South Gate and Big Wild Goose Pagoda Plaza is really fascinating, so it is suggested to stop at Yongningmen or Dayanta Station at last.
    *Meal suggestion is always kindly offered by your local experienced guide.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.

End point

Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.

Pickup details

Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, about 6 hours. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • You will receive a confirm email from local operator about the tour details within 48 hours after booking.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as the starting time.
  • You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
  • Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
  • You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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