One Day Beijing Xian Tour by Train and High Speed Train
Tour Overview
This Xian day tour from Beijing by overnight train covers the top 3 attractions of this ancient capital: Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, and Bell & Drum Tower Square. As the saying goes: visit Shanghai if you want to know the past 100 years of China, visit Beijing if you want to know the past 500 years of Beijing, and visit Xian if you want to know the past 5000 years of China.
Xian earns its great fame with not only Terracotta Warriors but also many other relics as well as hidden history and culture. Take this tour you will uncover the mysterious mask of this city following the expert guide.
Travel destinations: Beijing, Xian
Suitable for: History Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Be impressed by the spectacular army of over 8,000 terracotta warriors.
- Climb up the Ancient City Wall for a leisurely stroll or bide ride.
- See the landmarks of the city at the Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Beijing to Xian Tour by Overnight Train
Our local driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby in later afternoon by holding a name board and transfer to Beijing West Train Station for the recommended overnight train T41/18:46-8:01+1 (or a train with a similar schedule) to Xi'an.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: N/A
- Day 2: Xian Highlights Tour, Back to Beijing by High-speed TrainWitness Life-sized Warriors and Visit the Ancient City Wall for a Walk or Bike Ride
When you arrive at Xian in the morning, a local tour guide will greet you at the exit of Xian train station. Your Xian tour begins with Terracotta Warriors and Horses. On the way, your guide will introduce the history and culture of this ancient city for you to catch a glimpse of the reason why so many well-known relics were discovered on this land.
Known as “the eighth Wonders of the World”, Terracotta Warriors slept under the ground for 2,200 years before the accidental discovery by local farmers who were digging wells. The life-size terracotta warriors differ from one another in clothing, hairstyle, posture, and facial expression. Since its opening to the public in 1979, it has attracted millions of people from all over the world each year and has become one of the things that represent China throughout the world.
Terracotta Warriors in Xian Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then head back to the Xian downtown area for the other highlights. The Ancient City Wall is the most completely preserved and the largest city wall in China. It was built for the military defense in the ancient time. Since it is cycling the city, visitors can ride a bike around the city wall.
The last stop is Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square, where you will take an outer look at Bell Tower and Drum Tower. If you are interested in the inner structure of the towers, your guide will help you buy the tickets on the spot.
After the tour in Xian, depart with the guide and driver at Xian North Train Station for a high-speed train back to Beijing (Recommended: G90/18:22-22:32 or train with a similar schedule). Upon arrival in Beijing, meet the local driver (no guide) at the exit of Beijing West Train Station and finally end the whole tour with hotel drop-off.
Meal: Lunch
Accommodation: in the Hotel Booked by Yourself
Bike Riding on the Xian City Wall
Tour Price Per Person ($=USD)
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
Price includes
- Transportation: Beijing-Xian Overnight Train (soft sleeper with 4 berths shared in 1 cabin); Xian-Beijing high-speed train (2nd class seat)
- Entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Meal: Chinese style lunch
- Guide: Excellent English-speaking tour guides in Xian
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour
- Government taxes
- A bottle of mineral water per pax
Price excludes
- Any optional activity / battery car / shuttle bus inside the attraction
- Our package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip for any unforeseen circumstances.
- Any item beyond “Pirce includes”
- Gratuities to guide and driver (recommended if you are satisfied with their services)
