Private Tour
Three Day Xi'an Adventure private Tour with Mt.Hua
Overview
Available languages
72 hours
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Downtown Xian is easy to explore independently but getting out of the city is a challenge if you don’t speak Chinese. Treat yourself to a private guide and driver for three days’ door-to-door exploration. Besides the historic downtown sites and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, meet farmers at their cave homes, see the second terracotta army at Han Yan Ling Museum, and hike Mt. Huashan.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hotel Pick Up at 9:00 a.m→ Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum →Traditional Cave Dwelling→ City Wall→ Hotel drop off
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
09:00 a.m: Greeted by your tour guide, your exploration to this great city begins. 09:50 a.m: You will arrive at Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your tour guide will take you through every important figures, horses or weapons. By examining the terracotta figures discovered here, you can imagine how Qin soldiers looked like 2000 years ago. From the horse cart and weapons displayed, you will have an idea how these soldiers used to fight. If you look closely enough, you will discover that each figure has different facial expressions, which is very astonishing considering how many figures are there. Then, you will know how great this work must be and why the Terracotta Warriors Museum is regarded as the eighth wonder in the world.
Farmers' Caves
12:30 p.m: Time to hunt for lunch. You will need to cover this fee on spot. Your tour guide will be happy to cater to your needs and find the suitable restaurant for you. Here are some local food you might be interested in: Chinese Hamburger, Baozi (steamed stuffed bun), Spicy soup, Tofu Jelly, Deep - fried dough sticks, Pita Bread Soaked in Mutton Soup, Biang Biang Noodles, Guokui, etc.. 13:30p.m: Visit a local family lives in Traditional Cave Dwelling. Your tour guide will introduce to you why people like to live here.
Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
15:00: Visit the Ancient City Wall, there are two choices available. You can either walk or ride a bike, or even take a golf car. This City Wall is the best preserved and most complete wall that has survived through China’s long history. It is about 12 meters high, 12 to 14 meters wide across the top and 15 to 18 meters thick at the bottom. The entire circumference is about 13.7 kilometers. It can take a while if you choose to walk all through.
Hotel pick up at 7:30 a.m → Mt.Hua Hiking Tour → Hotel drop off around 17:00
Mount Huashan
07:30 a.m: Meet your hiking tour guide and set out for the hiking tour. 09:00 - 15:30p.m: Mt.Huashan is located 120km southeast of Xian City.It takes around 2 hours to get there. You will have an adventure hiking tour. Mt. Huashan is praised as "the First Odd Mountain in the World". It boasts five imposing peaks with sheer precipices and overhanging rocks. The east one is called the Peak of the Rising Sun which is the best location to view sunrise; the north one, the Peak of Cloud Terrace which is famous for cliffs on its three sides;the west one, the peak of Lotus; the south one, the Peak of Wild Geese which is the main peak and also the steepest of Mt.Hua shan with the elevation of 2,083meters; the Central one, the Peak of the Jade Maiden, which links the east, west and south peaks. Each presents a unique scenic beauty, surrounded by over 70 minor peaks. 17:30 p.m: Drop you off at your hotel.
Hotel pick up at 9:00 a.m→ Hanyangling Museum→ Big Wild Goose Pagoda →Bell and Drum Tower Square→Muslim Quarter(L)
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)
09:00 p.m: Get ready to be picked up by your smiley tour guide. 09:30 - 12:00p.m: Start your day tour with the only underground museum in China - Hanyangling Museum, also called Jingdi’s Tomb. It is located near the airport about 30km north of Xian City. This is a burial sight for Emperor Jingdi and his wife Empress Wangzhi. This tomb could be dated back to 2,100 years ago. You will see some of the funeral goods such as pottery figurines dated back to Han Dynasty, Luojing Stone that was used for measurement, and all kinds of stela inscribed with words.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
12:00 - 13:00p .m: Enjoy a Chinese lunch at somewhere local usually go. You will need to cover this expense on spot. You may try something different from what you had in the last day. 13:40 - 15:30p.m: Your afternoon tour will start with a visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It’s locate inside the Da Ci En temple. It was built in Tang Dynasty to store all the Buddhism sutra and Buddhism figures that Xuan Zang has brought back from India. It’s the biggest and also the earliest square pagoda that has been built. Now, it has been remodeled and enlarged like a large park. In the sunny days, local people usually come here and relax themselves. If you come here at night, you will see local people dancing, singing, children running, fountain show performing, and various small stalls setting up for local snacks.
Xi'an Bell Tower
15:50 - 16:30 p.m: You will visit the Square of Bell & Drum Tower. These two towers are the landmarks of Xi’an as they were built in the very center of the city about 600 years ago. In ancient times, the bell and the drum were used to strike time in the morning and at dusk because people didn’t have clocks or watches, so there is a saying ‘Morning Bell and Dusk Drum’ in Chinese. The two towers are the name card of Xi’an, as they are the best preserved all around China.
Muslim Quarter
16:30 - 17:00p.m: Located in west of Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter was once a place just for Muslims migrated from other places. As time going by, an unique Muslim culture was formed and this place has become a must-see site for anyone coming to Xian. Hunt for local food, learn about folk art, and explore the mysterious Muslim culture, here is the right place. 17:20 p.m: Finish your day tour and be back to your hotel.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Round-trip west peak cable car & shuttle bus on Mt Huashan
Private transfer service for hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Hotel accommodation
Lunch
Cycling or riding golf cart on City Wall
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
All Inclusive 3Days Adventures
All inclusive 3days adventure : Your tour covers the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, City Wall, Hanyangling Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Quarter as well Mt. Huashan.
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Xi’an with Michael
koushikm919,,Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have never been so keen to write a review after my travels as I am today to say a little something about Michael, my tour guide in whom I have discovered a brother and a friend! Michael is exceptionally knowledgeable about Chinese history, and his impeccable narratives on the rich past of Xi’an will create a sense of awe and wonder in you as you navigate the ancient capital of China with him. Michael is kind, patient and sensitive to your needs and preferences as a tourist. He will bring you to the best places to eat, shop and walk around and soak into the vibrant cultural scene of the city! I highly recommend Lily Tours and Michael to you for an unforgettable experience in Xi’an!
A Great Way to Experience the Xian region!
FordS11,,Jun 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was a wonderful guide, and he really helped us to get to know the culture, history and food of Xian. My wife and 21 year old son really enjoyed our time here. From the Terra Cotta Warriors to Mount Huashan, it was an incredible experience.
Fantastic tours in Xian
Michael M,,Dec 7, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband & I booked LilySun's Tours for our 4 days in Xian. Our guide, Jackie, was excellent. He spoke very good English, kind, punctual and took us to try the local cuisine, which we thoroughly enjoyed. He ensures that our tour runs very smoothly. He looked after us well on our day trip to Huashan. The driver of the tour is also very good and careful. Our tour also include a day in Louyang which was well planned with a guide, Frank. We highly recommend Lily Sun's Xian Tours and specially, Jackie as a guide. We had a very enjoyable & memorable trip in Xian.
Meeting all exepctations
Dasdo S,,Jun 20, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having read reviews of other customers, then finally experienced it, I agree that Lily’s tour is the ONE YOU MUST GO With; with Cathy (Xian-Terracota warrior) and Frank (LuoYang - Shao Lin temple) as the guides. Schedules were finely planned, revealing how experienced they have been. As per priorities, The terracota is the money shot, the world’s eighth wonder. Rest assured that Cathy will explain to you every single detail of the treasure. On top, She knows in details of history of China: the dinasties, emperors and empresses, even dramas behind love stories with emperors’ concubines. Such a lovely storyteller she is. Foods! Ask Cathy to guide you to find local foods. Better taste and less expensive! Amazing! I and my friend were satisfied with the savory local delish. And Frak gave a 5 star recommendation to eat at the Shao Lin temple “restaurant.” Wonderful to eat foods that the monks similarly eat. Being Vegatarian for one time in the mids of oily Chinese foods. Cathy and Frank, the guides, are exceptionally good English speakers. They are provenly fluent, making our journey even more smooth as none of our group members speak Mandarin. I have no doubt to recommend highly this 3-day tour (teracota - shao lin temple - Xi’an city historical exploration and foods) to anyone planning to visit Xian.
Worth every penny!
Alexander T,,Jun 18, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I opted for the 3 Days Xian plus Shaolin temple tour. On the first day the highlight was Terracota Warriors, our guide Cathy was very knowledgeable and ran us through the historical stories on the Qin dynasty, including the details such as palace conspiracy & politics on that time. Don’t forget to buy terracota models with certificate at the museum. For lunch we had the longest noodle (“belt noodle”) in our lives at a nice local restaurant she recommended, very memorable. In the evening we got a special price from Lily for the Tang Dynasty Dinner for 16 dumplings banquet plus an exquisite dance and musical show (must-see). Next day Shaolin temple’s kungfu show blew our minds! Martial artists use their qi gong to strengthen their body parts and gracefully wield their weapons. Frank, our guide in Luoyang, showed us to the temple’s vegetarian restaurant, and we ordered a 2 person package for a reasonable price. The soup especially, was marvelous. Last day we did the city tour to Muslim Street where the Huy tribe flurorished and Wild Goose Pagoda that was the inspiration for the tale “Journey to The West”. Worth every time and every penny. Highly recommended👍🏻
Great tour company in Xi'an
WYO13,,Apr 13, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked Lily's Tours for our stay in Xi'an. Our guide, Cathy was very kind and accommodating. She was more than willing to help us in any way possible, even after the tour was over. For example, she went to a market with us to help us with finding a place to eat. We spent three days seeing the city and climbing Mt. Huashan. We also booked a tour to Luogang with Lily's Tour. Our guide Cecelia was absolutely amazing. My husband forgot his phone on a bench and when we returned it was gone. Cecelia knew many people in the area and her quick action made it possible to recover the phone. She told us many wonderful stories about her childhood and how things have changed in China throughout her life. She also was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and spoke English very well. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with her and would highly recommend going to Longmen Grottoes, which was the highlight of our trip. Lily also took time to meet us at our hotel to make sure things were going well. She was helpful from the booking process and throughout the trip. I even paid the entire booking fee online before the trip so we would not have to worry about payment when we arrived. Lily arranged car transfers to and from the airport and we had the same driver for the whole week.
Great Private Tour Organised! Ask for Michael When In Xi'An
Shane S,,Mar 7, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Planning a holiday with parents from both sides are always a challenge. However, engaging Lily's Private Tours was the best decision. It freed up so much of my time just to plan for activities. Lily did all the custom itinerary planning for us and we managed to book a private mini bus to ferry 6 people around. Michael was our guide in Xi'An and he was amazing! Very personable, friendly and most importantly knowledgeable. Went out of his way to organise for meeting points when one side of the party wanted to rest while the other wanted to explore. Running up and down to ensure both sides are well taken care of. Brought us around places of interest and even bought us snacks! We greatly enjoyed our trip in Xi'an all thanks to Lily and Michael. *Ps: Michael takes good photographs as well. He pretty much took all our group photos for us.
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