Tour code: SWSX001
13 Days Beijing, Shanxi Province and Xian Tour
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Trip highlights
Visit Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Wutai Mountain, Qiao Family Mansion, Pingyao ancient town...this area's biggest attractions are the numerous Buddhist temples, Grottoes.
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Tour price
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Destinations
Beijing, Datong, Wutaishan, Taiyuan, Pingyao, Xian
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Tour type
Private tour available everyday, private tour guide & driver
Day by Day Itinierary
| Day 11 Xian ( B,L ) |
| Upon arrival at Xi'an railway station in the morning, pickup by our English speaking tour guide and drive to hotel to freshup and have breakfast. Afterward drive to take our tours in Xian. |
Little Wild Goose Pagoda | The Little Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the year 707 A.D. during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Unlike the grand Big Wild Goose Pagoda, it is dainty and exquisite in its appearance. It is well-known for its dreamy and colorful scenes in different seasons. | Ancient City Wall | It is the most well-preserved ancient military defensive systems in the world. It is composed of the moat, hanging bridges, battlements, watchtowers, tunnels and parapet. Today, the roadway is a promenade enjoyed by strolling tourist. Cycling on the wall with families is a great thing! | Shaanxi Provincial History Museum | It is one of the Top 3 national museums in China. This museum boasts 370,000 pieces relics range from prehistory when human just used simple stone tools to exquisite wares in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)., and enables you to see the vast changes of China in the past 5,000 years. |
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| [ Optional ] Drum Tower: There used to be a huge drum in the tower which told the time at dusk; hence, the name Drum Tower. The bell in the Bell Tower and the drum in the Drum Tower, have been referred to as "the Morning Bell" and "the Dusk Drum". Later, the drum was no longer used to tell time but only to give warnings to people in times of war. |
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| Day 12 Xian ( B,L ) |
| Continue your tour in Xian. |
Xian Bell Tower | Built in 1384 A.D, the Bell Tower boasts a history of over 600 years. It is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Visiting the Bell Tower, you can still see the Big Iron Bell which was made in Ming Dynasty, 2,500 kilograms in weight. | Big Wild Goose Pagoda | It was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty and currently boasts height of seven stories. It’s said that Master Xuan Zang built this pagoda to house the Buddhist scriptures and relics he had brought back from India. | Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum | Terracotta Warriors is the underworld terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shihuang (the first unifier of China, 259BC-210BC). It’s reputed as the Eighth Miracle of the World. Now the Terracotta Museum consists of Pit 1, Pit 2, Pit 3 and Pit 4 as well as the Hall of the two bronze chariots and horses. |
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| [ Optional ] Tang Dynasty Dinner Show: The Tang Dynasty show has absorbed all the best music from the past dynasties and that of western regions and other countries. It vividly reflects their thriving economy, the friendly relationship between Tang and its neighboring countries, and the daily life of the Tang people. |
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| Day 13 Xian ( B ) |
| Free time in Xian. Later transferred to Xian airport. If you take a late afternoon flight, recommend you walk around the Muslim Quarter in the morning. |
Muslim quarter | The Muslim Quarter features a mix of Chinese and Islamic cultures. It wins the reputation for the alley lined with market stall and the tasty snack food. Meanwhile, it is a good place to head for when looking for those hard-to-find souvenirs. |
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| [ Optional ] Great Mosque: The Great Mosque is one of the largest and best-kept Islamic mosques in China, which was originally built in 742 AD during the Chinese Tang Dynasty(618-907). It combined Islamic culture with Chinese traditional architecture seamlessly and became most featured and renowned mosques in China. |
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