Summary
Take a close look at the ancient capital, Xian! This 2-day trip will provide you an overview of the long history of the city, particularly, the most prosperous Tang Dynasty.
Day 1: Terracotta Warriors - City-Wall
Our local Xian tour guide will pick you up from the hotel or airport to start this tour. Today, we will visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, and City-Wall.
Terra-cotta Warriors
It is about 40 kilometres away from the downtown area of xian, to the east outskirts of the city. The Terra-cotta warriors and horses were discovered accidentally in 1974 by local farmers who dug the well. This incredible army formation contains more than 8000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots, guarding emperor Qin's tomb in full battle formation since 210 BC。Each figure is unique ,even today the excavation still continue in 3 pits which are protected by huge arch-shape hangar.
Ancient Xian city wall
It is a famous landmark and symbolic architecture military facility of ancient Xian city that was perfectly well preserved in china. Its original motive was to fortify the city.A moat is still there encircling the entire city-wall.The perimeter of the ancient city-wall reach to 14 KM. Today, tourists can not only walk around on the wall, but also cycle on it. Moreover,the Rickshaw service is provided in part section of the wall depending on the weather condition.
Day 2: The Qianling Mausoleum - Hanyang Mausoleum
At breakfast,our local xian tour guide will pick you up from the hotel, we will visit The Qianling Mausoleum And Han yang tomb.
Qianling Mausoleum
It is a joint tomb of emperor Gao-Zong( the emperor posthumous title) and his wife,empress,Wu-Ze-Tian.It is located at the prominent site on the summit of Liangshan Mountain, 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of the Tang capital, Chang'an (today's Xi'an). The design of the tomb site replicates the city of Chang'an on a north-south axis.The tomb is of a very strong and secure construction and is notable as the only mausoleum to escape the unwelcome attention of tomb robbers. In total the site covers an area of 2.3 square kilometers (0.88 square miles) and within this area stood 378 buildings that included the Sacrifice Hall, a Pavilion, a Hall of Ministers and numerous corridors.
Hanyang Mausoleum
Hanyang mausoleum is the joint tomb of the Emperor Jingdi and his empress. It is the largest underground museum in China. Besides, the tomb combines modern technology, ancient civilization, ancient culture and garden art. After 30 years of excavation, it shows that the Hanyang Mausoleum is mainly composed of the Emperor and Empress' graveyards, southern and northern burial pits, ritual building, and the criminal's graveyards. The layout is similar to ancient morning court held by the emperor. All the graveyards and burial pits are in the underground museum. The cultural relics are protected by a special glass imported from Czech. Seeing them on the ground, visitors may truly feel the unearthed process of the national treasure, and the splendid Han culture.
Remark
In order to save your budget, we offer driver-guide service, which means our guide will drive you around and working as tour guide as well during the trip, by this way the cost will be reduced a bit, but the tour value is still guaranteed and more fun. This service is only available for a group size less than 4 people.
What is included
*Professional Private English-Speaking guide service
*Well-equipped commercial vehicle with excellent private guide and driver accompanied on your tour between airport, hotel and scenic spots
*All arrangements and first admission/entrance fees of scenic spots specified in the itinerary
What is excluded
*China entry visa fees
*International airfare
*Hotel charge
*Tips for guides and drivers
*In order to let you eat the authentical local food,the meal is not include,but we will pleasantly recommend the food to you
