Xi'an is characterized by and is proud of its ancient heritage, such as the world-renowned Terracotta Army. A visit to Xi'an is often at the top of a traveler's to-do list.
Often called the birthplace of Chinese civilization, Xi'an is the oldest of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals, serving as the capital city of 13 dynasties spreading intermittently across a 1,100-year period from 221 BC.
Xi'an is located in North Central China. It is about 2 hours by air from Beijing and 2½ hours from Shanghai.
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Great days in Xian
![]() What a great city experience! Few days in Xian, enjoying noodles challenge, the bike ride on the city wall and finally the impressive army of terracotta warriors. Great thanks to our guide Jenny Yang from China Highlights, professional and flexible, helpful on every occasion, the tour was really a great pleasure. more
Mar 2025, Gottfried S
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A Great 7-day China Trip
![]() We were a party of 3, spent a week in China and covered Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. In each town we had 3 great tour guides, Tina, Jenny and Christina and 3 great drivers that drove us around. I highly recommend this agency who looked after us very well down to all the minute details. We enjoyed the trip very much and definitely will come back again!! more
Mar 2025, MyLinhP
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Outstanding visit to Xian with Ms. Lin and China Highlights
![]() We visited Xian for 2 days as part of a multi-city tour through China Highlights. Our guide Ms. Lin was outstanding. A native of Xian, she was highly knowledgeable about the history and cultural aspects of the area. She was extremely attentive and clearly committed to making our time in Xian the best. On the first day, we visited the Terra-cotta Warriors and made our own clay warriors afterwards. We finished the day climbing to the top of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. On the second day, we bicycled on the Xian City Wall, walked through the Muslin Quarter and created our own shadow puppets. Just before departing, Ms. Lin brought us to the Food Gallery of Xian for a truly memorable lunch. A shout out to our driver, Mr. Zhang also. He was a steady and responsible driver. I felt very comfortable and safe in his vehicle. I would highly recommend Ms. Lin and China Highlights for visiting Xian. more
Mar 2025, SKHawaii
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Top Private Xi'an Tours
These are the most popular Xi'an itineraries for visiting the classic sights. Similar itineraries never mean the same experience. Instead of just show you around, we create unique Xi'an experiences: interactions with local people and culture.

- Meet terracotta warriors from 2,200 years ago
- Make your own terracotta warriors in a cave dwelling

- Stand on the top of Mt Hua, Taoism's sacred mountain
- Unveil secrets of the Terracotta Army

- Explore top 3 things to do on tripadvisor in one day
- Taste local snacks and the flavor of life in the Muslim Quarter

- Admire the Terracotta Warriors
- Taste exotic atmosphere at Muslim Quarter

- Enjoy amazing sunset on the Great Wall
- Discover Shanghainese secret-recipe summer dishes

- Hike along the Great Wall.
- Challenge yourself on the Glass Bridge.
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