3-Day Xi'an and Mt. Huashan Adventure Tour
Embark on a 3-day private guided adventure in Xian and Mt. Huashan, where every detail is taken care of for your comfort and enjoyment. Start with a deep dive into Xian’s rich history, exploring its iconic sites with a knowledgeable guide by your side. Then, journey to the awe-inspiring Mt. Huashan, known for its sheer cliffs and breathtaking views. Ride the cable car up to the West Peak, where you can hike at your own pace, soaking in the stunning scenery. Enjoy the ease of door-to-door private transfers, ensuring a seamless and relaxing experience throughout your trip.
D1
Attractions: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Farmers' Caves, Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Greeted by your tour guide, your exploration to this great city begins. 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
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)
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.
D2
Attractions: Mount Huashan
Mount Huashan
Meet your hiking tour guide and set out for the hiking tour. 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. Drop you off at your hotel.
D3
Attractions: Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling), Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Xi'an Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)
Get ready to be picked up by your smiley tour guide. 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 inscribedwith words
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
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
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
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, learnabout folk art, and explore the mysterious Muslim culture, here is the right place. Finish your day tour and be back to your hotel.
- Delve into the ancient wonders of Xian, home to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and other historical treasures
- Experience the thrill of hiking Mount Huashan, one of China's five sacred mountains known for its sheer cliffs and breathtaking scenery
- Enjoy the convenience of door-to-door private transfers and guiding on all three days of your journey
- Group Restrictions: infant : Age 1–2 adult : Age 3–80
- Mt. Huashan's West Peak has steep and rugged terrain. Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes suitable for hiking.
- Check the weather forecast before your trip. The conditions on Mt. Huashan can change rapidly, so pack accordingly with layers and waterproof gear if needed.
- A reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
Gratuities(optional) Personal expense Hotel accommodation Lunch Cycling or riding golf cart on City Wall Any services not mentioned