Arrival · The Terracotta Army
Afternoon with the Terracotta Army and bronze chariots; Muslim Quarter and shadow puppetry by night.
Meals: D4-star hotel, Bell Tower / South Gate
Xi'an
Xi'an Time Capsule 3D2N
The 13-dynasty capital in 72 hours: Terracotta Army, Shaanxi History Museum, Great Tang Everbright City by night, plus a bike ride atop the Ming city wall.
Route snapshot
3 days
Xi'an → Xi'an
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Group size
2–6 travelers
Activity level
Moderate
Pace
Relaxed pace
Route
Xi'an → Xi'an
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Highlights
- Terracotta Army pits + bronze chariots with official guide
- Shaanxi History Museum (Hejia Village hoard)
- 13.7km bike ride on the Ming city wall
- Great Tang Everbright City night walk
- Muslim Quarter + shadow puppetry
March-May and September-November.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
History Museum · Tang Dynasty Night
Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Everbright City after dark.
Meals: L/DSame as the previous night - Day 3
City Wall · Departure
Morning bike ride atop the Ming city wall, then departure.
Meals: L—
What’s included
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Private vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Admission tickets to listed sights and experiences
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 local emergency support
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Single-room supplement
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Questions travelers ask
When is the best time to take this tour?+
March-May and September-November.
How hard is it to get Shaanxi History Museum tickets?+
Free tickets release online and sell out fast; we provide a booking service, or secure entry via the paid Treasures Hall.
Guest feedback
What travellers said after this route
Quotes are shown as written, in the traveller’s own words.
“Travelling alone, I never once felt like the awkward extra at a table. The guide and driver made the days easy, and the evenings were entirely mine.”
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