Beijing Xian 2 Day Round Trip Tour

Pick up from your hotel in Beijing around 6:00am and take early morning high-speed train starting from Beijing West Railway Station for Xian. Arriving at Xian North Railway Station at noon, met and transferred to a local restaurant for Chinese lunch.

First visit Big Goose Pagoda . Big Goose Pagoda is one of the oldest structures in China. Originally Big Goose Pagoda consisted of a brick structure of five storeys and was about 60 meters high. First built in 589A.D.in the Sui Dynasty. The Big Goose Pagoda is situated in the Da Ci'en Temple, four kilometers south away from the center of the city. It is one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xian today.

Then move on to the Muslim Quarter (excluding the visit to the Great Mosque). Xian Muslim Quarters is just located behind ( north of ) the Drum Tower. The Xian muslin quarters is a delightful place you mustn't miss! The bazaar in the Muslim area is most attractive with a wide area of stalls selling everything. The streets and walkways are full of life. The shopping is great, very cheap and some unusual items we will seldom see anywhere else in China.

Then visit the City Wall . The main magnet of Xian is the city wall, which is the most complete city wall that has survived in China, one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

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Hotel: Yes

After breakfast, visit the Terra-cotta Warriors . The original site was found by a local farmer drilling a well in 1974. Now it has turned into the most important attraction in Xian - Terracotta Warriors and Horse Museum. It is located about 30km east of the Xian City. The museum includes Pit 1, Pit 2 and Pit 3 as well the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses. The Pit 1 is the largest of the three. The museum and the mausoleum are listed as UNESCO world's cultural heritage.

After Chinese lunch, transferred to Xian North Railway Station and take the afternoon high-speed train for Beijing West Railway Station and arrive at Beijing late in the evening. Met and transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.

Meals: Hotel breakfast and Chinese lunch

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