Xi'an Half-Day Tour of Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Xian, China
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

In addition to the world famous Terracotta Warriors and Xi’an landmark ancient City Wall, there are many more attractions for you to see in Xi’an. Spend a half day to visit China’s most distinguished history museum in Shaanxi and the holy place of Buddhism at Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Experience and learn the profound history of this ancient Chinese capital, Xi’an.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance ticket fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Shaanxi History Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Start either in the morning at 8:30am or afternoon at 1:30pm, free pickup from your downtown hotel by private transfer accompanied by local private guide. This half-day tour will surely enrich your travel experience and knowledge on this ancient Chinese capital city.

    Your first stop will be Shaanxi History Museum, considered as one of the birth place of Chinese museum culture. Now 370,000 exhibits in the museum vividly display Chinese history of over a million years from prehistoric times to about 1840 AD. With your professional tour guide’s detailed commentary, you will have a snapshot overview on thousands of years of Chinese history.
  2. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Later, continue to Big Wild Goose Pagoda located in the southeast of the city center. It was built in 652 during Tang Dynasty (618 AD-907AD) to collect Buddhist relics that were brought back from India by the hierarchic monk, Xuanzang. Stroll around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square and explore Buddhist heritage. You might see the largest musical fountain in the north square in action if time permits.

    To conclude the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup service is available for centrally located Xi'an downtown hotel, please provide your hotel
information while booking.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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