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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Experience overnight deluxe soft sleeper room on the train (2 beds in one train cabin) to Xi'an, one of the oldest cities in China where you will explore the Terra-cotta Army and the famous ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, etc. This time saver private tour offers flexible ending locations:Shanghai or Xian (see more info upon booking). Come and spend two days in Xi'an in the most efficient way. Entrance fees, train ticket, local lunch, private transfer service are all inclusive.
Options
Tour ends Xi'an
Tour ends Xi'an: 1-way deluxe soft sleeper train ticket included
Pickup included
Tour ends Shanghai
Tour ends Shanghai: Round-trip deluxe soft sleeper train tickets included
Pickup included
What's included
Deluxe soft sleeper train ticket
Entrance fees
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Professional guide in Xi'an
Gratuities
Hotel accommodation
What to expect
Day 1: Take an overnight train from Shanghai to Xi'an
Shanghai Railway Station
20m
Your friendly driver will pick you up at 4:30.p.m from downtown Shanghai and hear to Shanghai Railway Station to catch your overnight train to Xi'an. Your driver will assist with obtain the pre-purchased train tickets for you and accompany you to the waiting room.
Day 2: Xi'an City Wall- Shananxi History Museum-Muslim Quarter
Xi'an City Wall
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, your local guide and driver will pick you up at Xi'an train station, then head to Xi'an City Wall. The City Wall is located in the urban district of Xi'an City, represents one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Enjoy some time on top of the City Wall accompanied by your tour guide. Riding a bike is a fun experience too (optional for you).
1h 30m
After enjoy a tasty local lunch, continue to Shaanxi History Museum, which is one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China and one of the largest. It was built in 1983 and opened to the public in 1991. Shaanxi History Museum is the first modern national museum, houses bronze artifacts from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, gold and silver artifacts of the Han and Tang dynasties, etc. It is a good place to learn about ancient Chinese civilization.
Muslim Quarter
40m
Your next stop is Muslim Quarter, located in Xi'an city center, about 500 meters in length and is oriented south and north, is the largest of the old city's neighborhoods. There are many shops, including all kinds of Xi'an local snacks, halal food, traditional costume and antiques. You can try some local delicious snacks if you like.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your Xi'an downtown hotel (at your own arrangement).
Day 3: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses-Big Wild Goose Pagoda
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
2h · Admission ticket included
Meet your private guide and driver at your hotel lobby in early morning, then head to the Museum of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses (about 1 hour driving time). It is a super large collection of terra-cotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most impressive and significant archaeological excavations which can be dated back to 2,000 years ago. Being the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terra-cotta Army is no doubt a must-see for every visitor to Xi'an.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
After the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses visit, stop for a nice local lunch, then continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an. t was built in 652 in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) for the study of Buddhist scriptures and originally had five stories. A massive earthquake in 1556 heavily damaged the pagoda and reduced it by three stories, to its current height of seven stories.
When the tour is finished, you will be transferred to Xi'an Railway Station to catch your departure overnight train at 4:46.p.m back to Shanghai and arrive in Shanghai at 8:11.a.m next morning. Your driver will hold a sign with your full name on it and meet you at Shanghai Railway Station, then transfer back to your Shanghai hotel or apartment.
If you choose tour ending in Xi'an, you will be transferred back to your hotel (at your own arrangement) after the tour.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup from your centrally located Shanghai hotel
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Highly recommend to make your booking in early advance as the train tickets are very limited
Kid under 4 is free to join if they don't occupy a seat/bed.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
