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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Zur wahl nach sian!
![]() Wir haben 3 Tage in Xi’an verbracht, in dieser Zeit hat uns Jenny Yang begleitet. Jenny spricht einwandfrei deutsch und hat uns mit grossem Engagement die Sehenswürdigkeiten von Xi’an gezeigt. Jenny liebt ?ihre? Stadt und versteht es ihre Begeisterung für die grossartigen Kultursch?tze dieser einzigartigen Stadt auf Ihre G?ste zu übertragen. Unsere n?chste China-Reise werden wir auf jeden Fall wieder bei China Highlights buchen und diese auch unseren Freunden weiterempfehlen. more
Jul 2025, Adelheid68
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An amazing tour and guide
![]() The tour of Xi’an was wonderful! Ken is an exceptional guide: kind, knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated. We had a great time in Xi’ thanks to him and learned so much. more
Jul 2025, Silvia s
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BEST experience ever in xian
![]() Winnie Yu is an amazing tour guide, extremely professional and a wonderful person.Always willing to fulfill your needs and wishes. Extremely good approach to her clients!! She loves Xian and have BEST tips and recommendations. Thank you so much for your effort Winnie! more
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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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- Pay your respects at the pilgrim's holy palace.