Terracotta Warriors and Xian Tours from Beijing or Shanghai

Explore the Terracotta Army, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The excavated pits contain life-size soldiers and horses created for the burial complex of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor. Their varied features and military formations offer a remarkable view of the ancient Qin empire.

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.

Explore Xi’an’s historic city wall, which extends for about 14 kilometers around the old city. Its defensive features include moats, gates, and corner towers. Single and tandem bicycles are available to rent for a two-hour ride along the wall.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, as the earliest and largest surviving four-sided pavilion-style brick pagoda of the Tang dynasty, is the typical evidence that the pagoda, an architectural form of an ancient Indian Buddhist temple, was introduced to the Central Plains with Buddhism and integrated into Chinese culture. 

In the third year of the Tang Dynasty (652), Xuanzang built the Great Wild Goose Pagoda to preserve the scrolls of the Buddha's image brought back to Chang'an from the Silk Road.

The Little Wild Goose Pagoda was built during the Jinglong reign (707-710) of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty to house Buddhist scriptures and Buddhist pictures brought back from Tianzhu by the Tang Dynasty monk Yijing. The pagoda's beautiful shape is a landmark of the Tang Dynasty's Buddhist architectural and artistic heritage, the introduction of Buddhism to the Central Plains and its integration into Han Chinese culture. 

The Bell Tower in Xi'an is an ancient building that reflects the ethnic architectural style of Ming Dynasty China. The Drum Tower and the Bell Tower are twin brothers, only half a mile apart, and reflect each other, adding color to the old city. The bell tower used to hang a big bell upstairs for alarming the police, hence the name "bell tower". In ancient times, the bell was struck to report the morning, the drum was struck to report the evening, so the "morning bell and evening drum" said.

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.

Enjoy a performance inspired by the music and dance of the Tang dynasty and the imperial court of Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei. Elaborate costumes, traditional instruments, and expressive choreography bring this chapter of Chinese cultural history to the stage.