Relaxing Xian Tour for Seniors
Overview
Explore one of world’s most famous and legendary ancient capitals on 3 days private Xian trip – specially crafted for senior travelers. Travel in the company of local guide and driver, who are knowledgeable, flexible and accommodate to your personal needs and wishes, to visit the great Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian’s iconic landmark – Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a local family living in traditional dwelling house… Call us right now for an easy and relaxing holiday in Xian! Best for: Seniors. Family with elders
Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
Destinations: Xian
Travel Type: Private tour - Flexible & Free to customize
Highlights:
• Must-see wonders of Xian, the Terra-cotta Warriors
• Explore local life of Xian people via Muslim Quarters and a family visit
• Learn dumpling making, one of the most famous Chinese foods
Customize Your Tour:
☑ Travel Dates ☑ Your Interests ☑ Your Travel Style
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Day
Get off the train upon arrival, for the elderly travelers, a luggage porter with red cap (people nickname them “Red Cap” service) will be arranged to meet you at the platform and help you transport luggage to the station exits. Meet your guide at the exit and transfer to hotel check in. Please note the early check-in before 12am is subject to availability.
This afternoon you will be taken to the city central, first of all you will see the Bell and Drum Towers which are the landmark building of Xi’an city. Walk around the square and the take an exterior view of this traditional style architecture. The historic Muslim quarter is located behind the Drum Tower, it covers several blocks inhabited by over 20,000 Muslims. Muslim quarter is an attractive area where you can find authentic local snacks, such as Rou Jia Mo (Chinese Hamburger), Mutton Paomo, BBQ, cold noodles, Juicy Bun etc. Inside the Muslim quarter, you will visit the largest and best preserved Grand Mosque. Most of the grounds are taken up with gardens, except for some Arabic lettering and decorations, the mosque has neither domes nor traditional-style minarets. It's still an active place of worship and several prayer services are held each day.
This morning we will drive (around 1.5hrs) to the outskirt of the city to the site of the Terra-cotta Warriros & Horses, it is one of the most important archaeological finds in the 20th century. There are thousands of life-sized warriors and their horses in battle formation stand guard over the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.To avoid crowds of tourists, we will start little bit early today. From the entrance to exhibition hall, you will take battery car instead of 20mins walk.
In the afternoon, drive back to Xi’an city and take a home visit to a local family, where you will learn how to make Chinese dumplings and exchange cooking technique with the host. Enjoy dumplings you made for the dinner.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- At night enjoy Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show, a wonderful performance that shows audience the court life and social customs of more than 1300 years ago.
Meal: B, L, D
Start the morning at the Ancient City Wall, the best-kept and biggest city walls in China. Since the location of Xi’an gives it strategic military importance, it is 13.74 kilometers long and consists of a series of military facilities like moat, gate tower, arrow tower, watch tower, etc. Nowadays, you can enjoy different views of the city on the top of the wall. From one side it is an old town with narrow blocks, and from the other side, numerous modern malls and highways with galloping cars are presented in front of you. Cycling tour on the ancient city wall is a more efficient way to discover the beauty of this historical site, you could take this as optional when you visit there.
Have lunch at local authentic restaurant, visit Grand Wild Goose Pagoda (closed on Monday). Situated inside Ci'en Temple, it is one of the famous Buddhist pagodas in China. The main function of it was to hold sutras and figurines of Gautama Buddha that were brought to China from India by the seventh-century Buddhist monk, scholar, traveller, and translator Xuanzang. If time permits, you will also have chance to view the Music Fountain Show at the North Square or stroll the Datang Nightless City nearby.
At appropriate time, transfer to airport for your departure. End of your 3 days XIan tour.
Meal: B, L
Extend the Tour
Beijing: the dynasty capital of China, possessing numerous historical sites and ancient marvels. Extend your Xian tour to Beijing for another 3-4 days for world heritages: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace.
Shanghai: the most dynamic cosmopolitan city in China. Add 2-3 days to experience its colonial history and dramatic modernity: the Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai World Financial Center Tower, and Old French Concession.
Pingyao: the best-preserved ancient town in China and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Add 2-3 days to explore the must-sees of Pingyao Ancient City.
