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2-Day Xi'an Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace & Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

Meet your private English-speaking guide in your hotel lobby, then board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the full-day tour. Visit Huaqing Palace, China's best-preserved Tang Dynasty imperial hot spring resort at the foot of Lishan Mountain, famous for the legendary romance of Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang as well as the historic Xi'an Incident relics. Tour the original royal bathing pools, wander classical gardens shaded by thousand-year-old cypresses, and visit the historic villas where the 1936 Xi'an Incident unfolded. Self-paid lunch at a reputable local restaurant near the scenic area. After lunch, explore the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Walk through the three main excavation pits to view nearly 8,000 life-sized terracotta soldiers, horses and chariots, visit the Bronze Chariots Hall, and learn about Emperor Qin Shi Huang's unification of China and ancient pottery craftsmanship. Return to downtown for self-paid dinner, then immerse yourself in Great Tang Ever-Bright City with Tang-themed pedestrian avenue, golden lanterns, free live performances and iconic night views. Transfer back to your hotel at the end of the day.

Your guide and driver meet you at your hotel lobby. Visit Xi'an Museum within the tranquil Small Wild Goose Pagoda scenic area, holding over 130,000 cultural relics spanning 3,000 years. Browse Tang Dynasty gold and silverware, Buddhist stone carvings, imperial porcelain and ancient calligraphy, then explore the 1,300-year-old Small Wild Goose Pagoda and quiet temple gardens. Self-paid lunch at a nearby local restaurant. After lunch, visit Ci'en Temple, built in 648 AD during the Tang Dynasty, where monk Xuanzang translated Buddhist scriptures after his Silk Road pilgrimage. At the temple's heart stands the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda — a 64.5-meter tall brick pagoda and UNESCO Silk Roads World Heritage landmark. Climb the pagoda for panoramic views of Xi'an's southern skyline, and walk through grand temple halls to learn about Tang Dynasty Buddhist culture. Transfer back to your hotel after sightseeing.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle & dedicated driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (both days)
  • Admission tickets to Huaqing Palace, Terracotta Warriors, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda & Ci'en Temple
  • Bottled water in the vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Lunch and dinner (local restaurant recommendations provided)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Tips for guide and driver (optional)
  • Travel insurance

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