Time-Smart Xi'an Essence Tour
This tour is designed for people who are keen to see the Terracotta Warriors but have very limited time. Round-trip flights are arranged.
Highlights
- Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and appreciate the thousands of life-size statues there that have existed for over 2,200 years
- Enjoy cycling on the Ancient City Wall to hear the echo of history
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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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Schedule for Reference
Our service includes
- Our 1-to-1 expert China consultancy with unlimited itinerary changes
- Booking of China internal flights, trains, and cruises, per your preferences
- Your own China-Highlights-trained, versatile and knowledgeable tour guide
- Your own chauffeured and comfortable vehicle, chosen for ample space
- Entry to all attractions on your itinerary, with queues avoided wherever possible
- Our 24-7 helpline for while you are travelling
Suggested Itinerary
You will start the day with an early flight from Shanghai to Xi'an. Your Xi'an tour guide will be ready to meet you at the arrivals hall. Prepare to explore the essence of Xian!
First we will drive to see the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Just after alighting from your modern transportation, you'll enter a building and see the incredible underground army of over 7,000 soldiers, horses, chariots, and archers. You'll feel as if you're in another world! Your guide will introduce the history of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of Qin, and you will also see some warrior-statues under repair.

After lunch at a popular local restaurant, drive to the Xi'an downtown and have a walk on the Ancient City Wall. If you like, ride a bike to stretch your legs even more and to see even more! The view of the city from the wall is great, and in the afternoon you can get some good photos of the modern city with ancient wall.

After the Ancient City Wall, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Shanghai, to end this memorable tour.
Trip Notes
Customizing the Tour - According to Your Needs
This tour is very flexible. You can alter the itinerary, extend or shorten it to suit your schedule. For example, you can extend 1 day to see more of Xi'an, such as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Shaanxi History Museum. If time permits, don't miss the local snacks in the Muslim Quarter!
Guiding Service
Your personal tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour, providing guidance and local knowledge. He/she will be ready and willing to help you solve any problems that may arise while on the tour.
Tour Price
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