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Travel TO XIAN FROM Shanghai For Two Days
Travel Options
Travel to Xian both ways with flights.
Flying is a practical option for a short visit to Xi’an from Shanghai, which is farther from Xi’an than Beijing is. If you arrive in Shanghai by cruise ship, allow time to disembark and travel to the airport. A two-day visit gives you more time to explore Xi’an’s highlights.
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel at 5:00 a.m. and take you to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport for a flight to Xi’an departing around 6:30 a.m. The flight takes approximately 2.5 hours.
After arriving in Xi’an at around 10:00 a.m., explore the ancient city wall, where you can walk or rent a bicycle. In the afternoon, visit the Muslim Quarter to sample Xi’an’s street food.
Enjoy a dumpling dinner in Xi’an. On the way back to your hotel, take in the city’s illuminated streets and landmarks.
The next day, explore more of Xi’an at a relaxed pace, including the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Huaqing Pool. Return to Shanghai by high-speed train, a journey of approximately seven hours, or by air, depending on the available fares.
Back at the airport in Shanghai, our driver will take you back to your hotel.

XIAN TOUR ATTRACTIONS For Xian Two-day Tour

The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Terracotta Warriors and Horses mausoleum mound of the first emperor of Qin, 76 meters high, the layout of the mausoleum imitates the Qin capital of Xianyang, divided into two cities, the inner city perimeter of 2.5 km, the outer city perimeter 6.3 km. The mausoleum mound is located in the southwest of the inner city, facing east and west, where the coffins and burial relics are placed, and is the core of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum complex, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Terracotta figurines were used as funerary objects, hence the name. The terracotta figurines were modeled after the life-size Qin soldier and fired by artisans, all by hand without the use of molds, which is why we are now using the terracotta figurines as the burial object. The terracotta figurines seen have different looks and different body types.

Xian Ancient City Wall
Xi’an’s Ming Dynasty city wall is one of China’s best-preserved ancient defensive structures. A moat surrounds the wall, and the Bell and Drum Towers stand within the old city. Its defenses include gate towers, corner towers, battlements, and fortified gateways. Visitors can walk along the wall or rent a bicycle to explore it.

Big Goose Pagoda
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is closely associated with the Buddhist monk Xuanzang and his journey to India. After returning to China, he translated Buddhist scriptures at the Great Ci’en Temple. The pagoda was built to house scriptures and relics brought back from his travels.

Muslim Quarter - the Taste of Xian
Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter, also known as Huimin Street, is famous for its food stalls and specialty snacks. Walk through its lively streets to discover regional dishes such as lamb skewers, rice noodles, and bread served in lamb soup. The aromas, flavors, and bustling atmosphere make it a memorable stop.

Dumpling Banquet (Dumpling Feast)
Xi’an’s dumpling banquet features dumplings in a variety of shapes, fillings, and flavors. They may be steamed, boiled, pan-fried, or deep-fried, making the meal a distinctive way to experience the city’s culinary traditions.

Tang Dynasty Dance Musical
The Tang Dynasty music and dance performance brings together poetry, music, dance, and traditional costumes to evoke the grandeur of the Tang court.
Enjoy a Tang-style banquet or dumpling dinner before the music and dance performance. Together, the meal and show offer an introduction to the food, costumes, and performing arts associated with the Tang Dynasty.
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