Private Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour of Xi'an

Xian, China
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore culture of Xi’an on this 4-hour walking tour. Roaming through city landmark of Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square, stroll along bustling Muslim Street, and see architectural art of Ming and Qing Dynasties at Gao Family's Grand Courtyard. You will also enjoy a shadow puppet performance as well as appreciating history of Chinese paper cutting art.

What's included

  • One bottle of mineral water
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Private and customized service
  • Walk around the Bell & Drum Tower Square, no entrance ticket
  • Entrance ticket of Gao Family's Grand Courtyard
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Muslim Quarter
    1h
    Your local guide will meet you at the lobby of Xi'an Bell Tower Hotel to lead you through Bell Tower Square and Drum Tower Square, where you could closely appreciate the beauty of these 600 year old towers. Next, you will pass through the gate of Drum Tower to bustling Muslim Street where a variety of restaurants with unique and famous signature dishes are located. You could grab some snacks or shop for souvenirs at your own expense while browsing along the street.
  2. Gao Grand Courtyard
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Later, visit Gao Family's Grand Courtyard where you will see amazing architecture of Gao Family's Mansion dating back to Ming and Qing Dynasties filled with antique furniture and traditional Chinese styled gardens. Gao Family's Grand Courtyard is a perfect example of an authentic, yet, well preserved residence of affluence. In addition, you will watch a shadow puppet performance and learn the art of paper cutting along with a visit to the Museum of Historic Costume inside of this quadrangle courtyard.

    Upon exit from the courtyard, you may continue to stroll along Muslim Street to taste some more local comfort food at your own expense or head back to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Starting Point: Xi'an Bell Tower Hotel (No.110 South Avenue, Beilin District, Xi'an)
The tour guide will wait for your at the hotel lobby

End point

Ending point: Muslim Street

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Morning tour at 9:00 am / Afternoon tour at 2:00 pm, please specify the departure time under "special requirement" when booking

Cancellation policy

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