5-Day Xi'an Private Tour: Terracotta Army, Hukou Waterfall & Mount Hua

Explore Xi'an’s ancient relics, grand Yellow River waterfall and steep Huashan mountain on this 5-day private tour. Visit Terracotta Army, City Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda with private car and professional guide.


Day 1: Xi'an Arrival & Airport Pick-up Check-in

  • All-day flexible airport pick-up; guide & driver will contact you in advance for private transfer to downtown hotel.
  • Free spare time for rest and jet lag adjustment after check-in.

Accommodation

High-end downtown Xi’an hotel near Bell Tower, South Gate or Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

Meals

All meals are at your own expense.

Tips

  1. Keep your phone available; guide will confirm your location 1 hour before pick-up.
  2. Late arrival guests can check in directly and join the full itinerary the next day.
  3. Light local food is recommended on your first day to avoid stomach discomfort.

Day 2: Terracotta Army, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda & Xi'an City Wall

07:00–08:00 Hotel Pick-up

Guide waits in hotel lobby; exact time confirmed via phone/WeChat/hotel front desk the previous evening. Pick-up time may shift earlier during peak seasons to avoid heavy traffic.

08:00–11:00 Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army)

Known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, this 5A UNESCO World Heritage Site covers Pit 1/2/3 and Bronze Chariot Hall. Thousands of life-sized pottery warriors restore the grand Qin military formation, representing top ancient Chinese sculpture craft.

11:00–13:00 Self-Arranged Lunch

Various local snack shops and farm restaurants around the scenic area for your choice.

13:00–16:00 Giant Wild Goose Pagoda & Daci'en Temple

Built in 652 AD by Monk Xuanzang for storing Buddhist scriptures brought back from India. The 7-story 64.7m pagoda is a well-preserved Tang brick tower, inscribed on the Silk Road UNESCO World Heritage list in 2014.

16:00–17:30 Xi'an City Wall

China’s largest intact ancient city wall, expanded in early Ming Dynasty with a total circumference of 13.7km. You can walk or cycle along the wall to overlook the whole ancient city layout.

17:30 Drop-off at hotel or Muslim Quarter, end of Day 2 itinerary.

Accommodation

High-end downtown Xi’an hotel.

Meals

All meals at your own expense.

Tips

  1. Wear comfortable walking shoes as the scenic area covers a large area; stay with your guide.
  2. Climbing the pagoda requires extra optional ticket.
  3. City wall bicycle rental needs ID deposit; ride slowly and follow safety rules.

Day 3: Hukou Waterfall & Huangdi Mausoleum

07:00–08:00 Hotel Pick-up

08:00–12:00 Drive to Hukou Waterfall

Located in Yichuan County, Yan’an, around 3.5–4 hours’ drive from Xi’an, a world-famous natural Yellow River landscape.

12:00–13:00 Self-Arranged Lunch

Local farmhouse dishes and signature Yellow River fish available nearby.

13:00–15:00 Hukou Waterfall

China’s second largest waterfall and the world’s only grand yellow waterfall. The Yellow River narrows sharply from 300m to 20–30m and plunges 20m down the cliff, forming the spectacular "river pouring into a pot" view, officially rated as 5A scenic area in 2022.

15:00–17:00 Huangdi Mausoleum & Xuanyuan Temple

The sacred tomb of Xuanyuan Huangdi, ancestor of all Chinese people. The site includes ancient cypress trees planted 5,000 years ago and stone steles left by ancient emperors, a core worship site for Chinese descendants worldwide.

17:00 Transfer back to downtown Xi’an hotel, end of Day 3.

Accommodation

High-end downtown Xi’an hotel.

Meals

All meals at your own expense.

Tips

  1. Prepare snacks, drinking water and sun protection for the long driving trip.
  2. Water mist near the waterfall is heavy; keep phones/cameras waterproof.
  3. Many stone steps inside the scenic spot; take regular breaks to avoid fatigue.

Day 4: Huashan Mountain Adventure

07:00–08:00 Hotel Pick-up

08:00–11:00 Drive to Huashan Mountain

120km away from Xi’an, Huashan (West Yue) is one of China’s Five Great Mountains, a national 5A scenic spot famous for steep granite peaks.

11:00–12:00 Self-Arranged Lunch

Restaurants and snack stalls at the mountain foot tourist center for your choice.

12:00–17:00 Huashan Mountain Sightseeing

Known as "the steepest mountain under heaven", Huashan has five core peaks: East Peak (Sunrise), West Peak (Lotus), South Peak (highest), North Peak (Cloud Terrace), Middle Peak (Maiden). You can take cable cars to visit iconic spots including Canglong Ridge and Plank Road in the Sky.

17:00 Return to Xi’an hotel, end of Day 4.

Accommodation

High-end downtown Xi’an hotel.

Meals

All meals at your own expense.

Tips

  1. Temperature on mountain peaks is lower with strong wind; bring a thin jacket.
  2. Wear non-slip shoes and hold safety chains on steep cliff paths.
  3. Plank Road in the Sky is an optional paid activity with risk reminders.
  4. Cable car queues are long during peak travel seasons; follow your guide’s schedule arrangement.

Day 5: Xi'an Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda & Departure Transfer

07:00–08:00 Hotel Pick-up

08:00–11:00 Xi'an Museum & Small Wild Goose Pagoda

Built around Tang Dynasty Jianfu Temple and Small Wild Goose Pagoda with a history of over 1,300 years. The museum combines ancient architecture, garden landscapes and cultural relic exhibitions, fully displaying thousands of years of Chang’an history with a unique "round heaven, square earth" layout.

11:00 Self-Arranged Lunch & Airport Transfer

Arrange lunch freely before private transfer to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, marking the end of the whole 5-day tour.

Meals

All meals at your own expense.

Tips

  1. Pack luggage in advance to avoid missing personal belongings.
  2. Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight departure time.
  3. No flash photography inside exhibition halls; keep quiet while visiting.

Service Standards & Inclusions

  • Exclusive private air-conditioned vehicle + full-time professional driver
  • Licensed local professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Comfortable high-end downtown hotel accommodation for 4 nights
  • 24/7 online customer travel support
  • Pure private tour, zero compulsory shopping and hidden charges
  • Standard first-entry tickets for all listed scenic spots (excluding optional upgrade/extra experience fees)