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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Una visita al pasado muy enriquecedora
![]() Excelente experiencia la visita a Xi'an, nuestro guía ANTONIO fue excepcional, muy informativo, con mucho conocimiento de la historia y la ciudad, atento, muy diligente y servicial, con excelente dominio del idioma espa?ol. La ubicación del hotel muy buena. more
May 2025, natalia c@F8856TUnataliac
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Moderne und Kultur in 1 Stadt
![]() Wundersch?ner (zu kurz) Aufenthalt mit super motiviertem Guide Jenny Yang. Besuch der Stadtmauer, grosse Wildganspagode, Terrakottaarmee, einer Theatervorstellung über die Seidenstrasse sowie zu meiner überraschung Abendessen im Chinesischem Theater. mein Fehler dabei: zu wenig Zeit für Xi‘an in der Reiseplanung berücksichtigt more
May 2025, Irmela P
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Xian otro destino de china imprescindible
![]() Imprescindible XIAN CON LINDA MEJOR Sugiero Guerreros terracota si o si con guía si es linda mejor Pagoda del ganso si no tienen tiempo obviar Calle brillante a las 19,30 si o si mucha onda Barrio musulmán more
May 2025, Silvia J
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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.
Explore China's ancient glory and its modernity with our top itinerary.
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- Be a panda keeper
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- Witness the Hallelujah Mountains
- Top family itinerary
- Experience China's countryside life together
- The best choice for ones who have a Tibet dream
- Pay your respects at the pilgrim's holy palace.