Tours & tickets

Fortifications of Xi'an

in Xi'an, represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. It was built under the rule of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a military defense system. It exhibits the "complete features of the rampart architecture of feudal society". It has been refurbished many times since it was built in the 14th century, thrice at intervals of about 200 years in the later half of the 1500s and 1700s, and in recent years in 1983. The wall encloses an area of about 14 square kilometres. The Xi'an City Wall is on the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Site under the title "City Walls of the Ming and Qing Dynasties". Since 2008, it is also on the list of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of the People's Republic of China. Since March 1961, the Xi'an City Wall is a heritage National Historical and Cultural Unit.

Embark on an unforgettable Xi'an day tour! A professional guide will pick you up at your hotel, kickstarting your journey through the city's rich history and culture. In the morning, prepare to be awed by the world - famous Terracotta Army. As you enter the museum, rows of life - sized clay warriors, each with distinct features, await. Learn about their creation over 2,000 years ago for Emperor Qin Shi Huang, and marvel at the excavation process and ancient Chinese craftsmanship. After exploring the Terracotta Army, we'll head to a local family's home in a village nearby for lunch. Here, you’ll savor authentic home-cooked dishes, a departure from restaurant fare. Enjoy a unique dining experience filled with flavors that reflect the local lifestyle. Engage in conversations with the locals, sharing stories and learning about their daily lives, traditions, and the history of the area. It’s not just a meal, but a chance to immerse yourself in the genuine local culture. Post - lunch, visit the Xi'an City Wall, one of China's largest and best - preserved ancient fortifications. Rent a bike and cycle along the 14 - kilometer - long wall, taking in panoramic city views as you pass by ancient watchtowers. Your guide will share stories about the city's past defenses and historical significance. Next, explore the 1,000 - year - old Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a symbol of Xi'an's deep - rooted religious and cultural heritage. Wander through the serene gardens, visit the halls, and view precious Buddhist scriptures and artifacts. As the sun sets, your guide will accompany you back to the hotel, bringing this amazing day tour to a close.

This private day tour will take you to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Xian City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the top 3 Xi'an attractions in one day. Start with a pickup from your downtown Xi'an hotel lobby and a one-hour drive onboard a private vehicle. Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Marvel at the massive life-sized terracotta warriors and horses troops. Experience the wonder of these ancient artifacts and gain a deep understanding of the First Emperor’s vision for his afterlife and his unification of China. Then visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the monumental pagoda which is almost known to every Chinese. Our last stop is Xi'an City Wall, a fortification over 600 years old and largest surviving city wall across China. Tour ends with a drop off at your downtown Xian hotel.

Admire the ancient Xi’an City Wall from a distinct water-level perspective. This intelligent boat experience is equipped with advanced navigation and audio guide systems, providing historical insights as you cruise along the moat. The night tour, with its impressive light show reflecting off the ancient walls, creates an enchanting atmosphere. This tour is perfect for families, friends, and history enthusiasts, offering a unique way to appreciate both the historical and modern charm of Xi’an.

Your private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and assist you in getting a taxi or using public transportation (transportation costs are at your own expense) to Xi'an City Wall. The City Wall has four gates. Optionally, you can choose one gate to reach the top based on your physical condition for a cycling workout. The guide will provide a 10- minute explanation of the history and culture, and help you purchase tickets and rent a bike. You'll finish your bike ride or walk at the East Gate, which is the best gate for enjoying the evening view. Following the guide, you'll head down and start exploring the backstreets of the old Xi'an night food street area and the local living community. You'll have the opportunity to taste over 10 kinds of delicious foods, along with unlimited beer or soda, which is more than enough for dinner. The entire tour lasts around 3 hours. At the end of the tour, your guide will help you find a metro or a taxi to get back to the hotel (transportation costs are at your own expense). NOTES: 1: Since every client has their own pace and the City Wall biking route is a loop, the guide will wait and gather all clients at the bicycle station to ensure that no one rides too fast and misses the station. 2: Kids under 12 years old are not permitted to ride a bike. 3: Pregnant women are prohibited from riding bicycles.

Explore the ancient Xi'an City Wall at your own pace with an electronic ticket and a detailed travel guide. Discover the history of the wall and enjoy the panoramic views of the city from the top. The Xi'an City Wall is like an ancient scroll, weaving together a thousand years of history with the modern city. It is one of the most well-preserved ancient city walls in China, bearing witness to countless storms of time. Standing atop the wall, beneath your feet are weathered bricks, and in your ears, the echoes of history. In the morning light, the wall is shrouded in a thin mist, as if draped in a veil, ancient and mysterious; at dusk, the setting sun bathes the wall in golden hues, blending the grandeur and melancholy of the ancient capital. Walking along this millennia-old fortification feels like a journey through time, touching the glory and splendor of the past. The Xi'an City Wall is not just a wall, but a poem written in stone.

Either 6-person mini-group or private day tour will take you to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Xi'an City Wall, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda — the top 3 attractions in Xi'an — all in one day. Start with a pickup from your downtown Xi'an hotel lobby, followed by a one-hour drive in a van. First, visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Marvel at the massive life-sized terracotta warriors and horse troops. Experience the wonder of these ancient artifacts and gain a deep understanding of the First Emperor’s vision for his afterlife and his unification of China. Next, visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a monumental pagoda almost known to every Chinese. It is a landmark structure of Buddhist culture from the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and a scripture-storing pagoda commissioned by Master Xuanzang to preserve Buddhist sutras. As the earliest and largest existing Tang Dynasty square pavilion-style brick pagoda in China, it was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2014. The last stop is Xi'an City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China and one of the most intact ancient military defense systems in the world. Its history can be traced back to the Sui and Tang dynasties, with the main body of the existing wall dating to an extension during the Ming Dynasty, giving it a history of more than 600 years. Optional activities include walking or biking on the wall. (Bike rental fee is at your own expense.) Lunch is optional and flexible, depending on your needs. The tour ends with a drop-off at your downtown Xi'an hotel(if your booking with transfer) Professional English guide, hotel pickup and drop off whole day transfer, support for tickets booking are all inclusive except for entry tickets fee and lunch.

The City Wall, as the landmark of the ancient capital Xian, is a must-see spot for travelers. With a group of 7 people or less, your professional tour guide will bring the glorious history of Xi’an to life on this 2-hour walking tour. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point. They will introduce you to the fascinating history and culture of this old city during the 20-minute walk to the City Wall. If the transportation option is selected, you will be picked-up by car and tour guide at your hotel lobby and transferred to City Wall. Xi’an City Wall is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. It served as the military defensive system in ancient times, which can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. After arriving at the City Wall, you can choose to explore the wall by foot or ride a bike to enjoy the panoramic views of the city and take in 600 years of history whistling past your face. Your tour guide will tell you the story hidden in corners of the wall along the way.

This is a quick one day tour from Beijing to Xian to visit Xian's top 3 attractions, Terracotta Army, The Muslim Street and The City Wall in one day. Please understand the tour may last 12-14 hours based on your Beijing hotel location as well as flight availibility at the time of booking. • Round trip airfare from/to Beijing included • Downtown Beijing hotel pickup and drop off included • Lunch at popular local restaurants serving genuine local food • Professional and licensed English speaking tour guide • Visit Terracotta Warriors, the Muslim Street and The City Wall • No detour visit to so called government factories, tea shops and etc

This 7-hour tour of Xi’an gives you a personal introduction to the ancient wonders of the former Chinese capital, with visits to the Big Goose Pagoda and tours of the Tang Forbidden City and City Walls. You will also explore the vast collections of the Shaanxi History Museum. As one of the ancient capitals of China, Xi’an has become one of the most visited historical centers in Asia. Following a pick-up from your hotel by your guide you will visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, where the renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored the classic artifacts that he brought back from India. Next you will drive to the Shaanxi History Museum. The Museum is home to an impressive collection of more than 2,700 works of art, all beautifully displayed in a purpose-built building. They date from China’s pre-history, through the Zhou, Qin, Han, Wei-Jin north and south dynasties, as well as the Sui-Tang and Song-Yuan-Ming-Qing dynasties. See ceramics, bronzes, gold and silver relics, and weapons and swords. Most of the items are labeled in English, but your guide will be on hand to help explain their history and significance if in any doubt. After lunch, you will drive to the City Wall. Built in the 13th-Century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City, you can walk, rent a bike or take an electric cart around the 8.5-mile (14 kilometer) circuit. Enjoy fantastic views of the city on both sides, before the transfer back to your hotel at approximately 16:00.