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Discover Xian by Bullet Train: 2 Days from Beijing

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 99

Guides

English

Overview

With supreme bullet train, excurse to Xian famous for its rich historic and cultural heritage for 2 days. En route you will visit signature attractions such as Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, and what should never be skipped, Terracotta Warriors and Horses. With train tickets, accommodation and guide service included, all you need to do is: enjoy your time!

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Beijing - Xian⌄

    Round trip 2nd class bullet train tickets between Beijing and Xian will be bought by local tour supplier and you will receive an E-ticket with confirmation number. Please show this E-ticket at the booking office in Beijing West Railway Station, redeem round trip paper ticket with your passport. Please arrive at least 30 minute before your train departure time to have enough time for ticket redemption.

    In the morning, arrange your way to the railway station and take bullet train G653 (07:46-13:48) from Beijing West Station to Xian North Station. Upon your arrival at Xian station, meet with your tour guide and start your afternoon exploration in Xian. Read more about Discover Xian by Bullet Train: 2 Days from Beijing 2019 - https://www.viator.com/tours/Xian/Discover-Xian-by-Bullet-Train-2-Days-from-Beijing/d326-19309P118?mcid=56757

    First you will enjoy a hour in Xian Ancient City Wall. This imposing ancient city wall is well worth exploring by either strolling on or cycling around which take about 30 minutes.

    Continue to Big Wild Goose Pagoda. With just a little extra pay, you can ascend to the top of the pagoda for a high up view of the city.

    At around 4:00PM, you will reach Xian Great Mosque, the largest mosque in local Muslim community. The time-honored structure of the mosque will be of great interest to history and architecture hobbyists.

    The Drum Tower is a symbol of the city. Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty, it stands towering above the city center and offers incredible view of Xi'an.

    The Bell Tower of Xi'an, built in 1384 during the early Ming Dynasty, is a symbol of the city of Xi'an and one of the grandest of its kind in China. The Bell Tower also contains several large bronze-cast bells from the Tang Dynasty.

    The finale of the afternoon will be Muslim Quarter nearby. It is more than a window of local Muslim life, but a paradise of halal delicacies and alluring handcrafts. At around 6:00PM, head to your hotel Citadines Central Xi’an (4 star, https://goo.gl/DRU2aG). Have a sound night.

    Overnight: Citadines Central Xi’an

  2. 2Xian - Beijing⌄

    In the morning, check out the hotel and with your guide set out for Banpo Neolithic Village, about three miles away from Xian downtown. This archaeological site exhibits a large amount of artifacts and relics of the Neolithic settlement.

    Then you will be on to Terracotta Warriors and Horses, “World’s Eighth Great Wonder”. This massive underground ditch houses numerous life-size terracotta figures of soldiers in Qin Dynasty. This manifestation of ancient kingdom’s authority and funeral arts has explain well why is most sought among all other sites in Xian. Bring home some miniature terracotta soldier figures in the Terra-Cotta Replication Factory.

    Late in the afternoon, transfer to Xian North Railway Station. Take bullet train back to Beijing via G90(18:22-22:48).

    Meals: Lunch

What's included

  • ✓1-night accommodation with breakfast
  • ✓Round trip 2nd class bullet train tickets between Beijing and Xian.
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Guided sightseeing tour in Xian in day 1 and day 2
  • ✓English-speaking guide service
  • ✓Coach transfer to railway station after the tour on day 2
  • ✓Pick-up from Xian north railway station on day 1

Not included

  • ✕Meals except breakfast and lunch on day 2
  • ✕Admission to the top of Big Wild Goose Pagoda
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Land transfer from your hotel to Beijing Railway Station on Day 1
  • ✕Return transfer from Beijing Railway Station to your hotel in Beijing on Day 2

Good to know

Starts: Meet with your tour guide at Xian North Railway Station. Your tour guide will hold your name sign, wait at the exit from where you will show up. Return transfer back to Xian North Railway Station is included. Transfers between your hotel in Beijing and Beijing West Railway Station is not included.

Ends: Meet with your tour guide at Xian North Railway Station. Your tour guide will hold your name sign, wait at the exit from where you will show up. Return transfer back to Xian North Railway Station is included. Transfers between your hotel in Beijing and Beijing West Railway Station is not included.

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is available everyday.
  • Please arrive at Beijing West Station at least 40 minute before train departure time. You need to use your passport to redeem your train ticket from the ticketing office in the railway station.
  • No refund for confirmed booking or no show.
  • Instead of Citadines Central Xi’an (renovation and closed sometimes), you will stay in Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel (4-Star)

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