Private Day Tour: Xi'an in One Day from Chengdu by Air
Chengdu, China
Trip Type: Private Day Trips
Duration: 14 hours
Embark on this 14-hour day trip to Xi’an from Chengdu, including round-trip air travel and a private tour to the UNESCO-listed terracotta warriors. Travel by private vehicle to Qin Shihuang’s (first emperor of China) mausoleum to see the emperor’s life-size army, followed by a dumpling buffet for lunch, a visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the ancient city wall, and the Muslim Quarter before flying back to Chengdu.
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Embark on this 14-hour day trip to Xi’an from Chengdu, including round-trip air travel and a private tour to the UNESCO-listed terracotta warriors. Travel by private vehicle to Qin Shihuang’s (first emperor of China) mausoleum to see the emperor’s life-size army, followed by a dumpling buffet for lunch, a visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the ancient city wall, and the Muslim Quarter before flying back to Chengdu.Begin your day in the early morning at 5:30am with a pickup from your Chengdu hotel and head out to board your flight to Xi'an. After landing, your expert local guide will escort you to an awaiting private vehicle. While en route to your first stop, talk with your guide about the city’s rich history and share any particular interests you have so that commentary can be tailored to your needs.
For your first stop, head to the site of world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. See some of the estimated 8,000 life-size soldiers and horses that were buried in Qin Shihuang’s (first emperor of China) tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to protect him in his afterlife. At midday, enjoy a tasty lunch at De Fa Chang, one of Xian’s most renowned restaurants, and choose from a selection of dumplings and other tasty and authentic regional dishes.
In the afternoon, continue sightseeing for the best of Xi’an, including old city sites. Be whisked away to the ancient city wall, one of the oldest and best preserved in all of China. Marvel at the wall, approximately 9 miles (14 km) in length and surrounded by a deep moat, before continuing on to visit the city’s Muslim Quarter and then the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Standing in the Da Ci’en Temple complex, this pagoda was built to house important Buddhist relics and figurines brought from India. From here, hop back in your private vehicle for the transfer to the Xi’an airport in time for your return flight. Once you land in Chengdu, your private driver will transport you back to your hotel.
For your first stop, head to the site of world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. See some of the estimated 8,000 life-size soldiers and horses that were buried in Qin Shihuang’s (first emperor of China) tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to protect him in his afterlife. At midday, enjoy a tasty lunch at De Fa Chang, one of Xian’s most renowned restaurants, and choose from a selection of dumplings and other tasty and authentic regional dishes.
In the afternoon, continue sightseeing for the best of Xi’an, including old city sites. Be whisked away to the ancient city wall, one of the oldest and best preserved in all of China. Marvel at the wall, approximately 9 miles (14 km) in length and surrounded by a deep moat, before continuing on to visit the city’s Muslim Quarter and then the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Standing in the Da Ci’en Temple complex, this pagoda was built to house important Buddhist relics and figurines brought from India. From here, hop back in your private vehicle for the transfer to the Xi’an airport in time for your return flight. Once you land in Chengdu, your private driver will transport you back to your hotel.
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