Overview
This 5-day pure play tour takes you on a journey through Xi’an—China’s ancient capital of 13 dynasties, once the grand “Chang’an” of the Tang Dynasty:
- World Heritage & Historic Wonders: Explore the Terracotta Warriors (8th Wonder of the World, thousand warriors with unique faces), Huaqing Palace (ancient imperial hot springs + Xi’an Incident site), and the Ming City Wall (world’s best-preserved ancient city wall, 13.74km perimeter).
- Tang Dynasty Immersion: Experience Tang Paradise (large-scale Tang-style theme park), Datang No-Night City (night light show recreating Tang prosperity), and watch “The Song of Everlasting Sorrow” (live performance of Emperor Xuanzong & Yang Guifei’s love story).
- Culture & Cuisine: Discover intangible heritage—shadow puppetry at Gao Family Compound; savor authentic Shaanxi snacks at Hui Ethnic Street (Roujiamo, Paomo, Liangpi) and Yongxing Fang (Tang Dynasty-style food street).
- Travel Details: Round-trip flights (Shenzhen-Xi’an, ~2h40m); air-conditioned tour buses; 4 breakfasts + 7 lunches/dinners included (Day 1 no meals, Day 5 no dinner); 4 nights in Xi’an downtown hotels.
Highlights
- Terracotta Warriors (UNESCO World Heritage) – Known as the “8th Wonder of the World,” it features over 1,000 terracotta soldiers (each with unique faces) and bronze chariots, a masterpiece of Qin Dynasty sculpture.
- Tang Dynasty Night Immersion – Two unmissable night experiences: Tang Paradise (Tang-style architecture & night views) and Datang No-Night City (light show + street performances recreating Tang Dynasty prosperity).
- Gao Family Compound Shadow Puppetry – Experience China’s intangible cultural heritage: “Shadow Play” (silhouette performances with animal hide characters telling ancient stories) in a well-preserved Han-style courtyard.
- Huaqing Palace & “The Song of Everlasting Sorrow” – Visit ancient imperial hot springs (Huaqing Pool) and Lishan Mountain (Xi’an Incident site), then watch the 60-minute live performance of Tang Dynasty’s tragic love story.
- Ming City Wall – World’s best-preserved ancient city wall (13.74km perimeter, 4 main gates). Walk or cycle along the wall to admire Xi’an’s blend of ancient and modern landscapes.
- Authentic Shaanxi Cuisine – Savor local delicacies at Hui Ethnic Street (Roujiamo, Paomo, Liangpi) and Yongxing Fang (Tang-style food street with intangible heritage snacks like persimmon cakes).