Private Tour: Terracotta Warriors, City Wall & Muslim Quarter

Xian, China
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Experience the rich and immersive culture of China on a private day tour in Xi'an that includes a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your expert English-speaking guide will accompany you as you explore the 1200-year-old Great Mosque and the renowned Muslim Quarter in the morning. You will also have the opportunity to learn from a master and make a small copy of the Terracotta Warriors, which you can take home as a unique souvenir.

After enjoying a delicious lunch featuring Xi'an's famous noodle dishes, you will visit the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty City Wall in the afternoon. This wall is one of the largest ancient military defense systems in the world and has survived to this day, providing a glimpse into China's rich history.

The tour includes round-trip hotel transportation with a private driver, ensuring a comfortable and seamless experience throughout your day of cultural exploration in Xi'an.

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Stop At: Xi'an Mosque, Huajue Alley, Xincheng District, Xi'an 710043 China

We can arrange for a convenient pick-up from your hotel located in the downtown area of Xi'an in the morning. Our first stop is the Great Mosque, which boasts a rich history spanning over 1200 years. Xi'an has a significant historical background, as it was the starting point of the Silk Road. Consequently, numerous Arabian businessmen traveled to China and settled in the city. Nowadays, there are over 100,000 Muslim residents in the Muslim Quarter, creating a unique cultural atmosphere.

During our visit to the Great Mosque, you will be amazed by the tranquil and serene ambiance that permeates the area. The mosque's buildings were reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty around 600 years ago. The architecture is reminiscent of traditional Chinese gardens, exuding a mesmerizing blend of beauty and historical significance.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China

Once we have completed our visit to the Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter, we will embark on a one-hour drive to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. En route, we will stop by the Terracotta Warriors Reproduction Center and have the opportunity to learn from a renowned local master about the process of creating a small Terracotta Warriors replica.

Afterward, we will indulge in a delectable lunch at a local, well-known restaurant nearby. Xi'an is known for its mouthwatering snacks and noodles, which are popular all over China. Let's try some of the local noodle and other dishes for lunch.

Once we have savored the local cuisine, we will continue our journey to the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors Museum. The museum houses more than 8000 life-sized Terracotta Warriors and pottery horses, which were excavated from three burial pits. These warriors were buried underground to guard the first Chinese emperor in the afterlife.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China

Next, we will drive back to Xi'an to visit the city's ancient wall, also known as the Fortifications of Xi'an. It is regarded as the most complete and well-preserved city wall in China and is one of the world's largest ancient military defense systems.

The wall stands 12 meters (40 feet) tall, 12-14 meters (40-46 feet) wide at the top, and 15-18 meters (50-60 feet) thick at the bottom. It stretches for 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles) and is surrounded by a deep moat. Every 120 meters, there is a rampart extending from the main wall, totaling to 98 ramparts built to defend against enemy climbing. Each rampart has a sentry building in which soldiers could protect the wall without exposing themselves to the enemy.

After exploring the city wall, we will drive back to your hotel, concluding the day's tour.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions

  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Yummy lunch with drinks
  • Transport by private air conditioning vehicle
  • Entrance fee of Terracotta Warriors museum
  • Entrance fee of City Wall
  • Entrance fee of Great Mosque and visit of Muslim Quarter
  • Learn to make the Terracotta Warriors copy and take it back home as souvenir
  • Entry/Admission - Xi'an Mosque
  • Entry/Admission - The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • Entry/Admission - Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

Exclusions

  • Gratuities to tour guide and driver

Additional information

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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