2-Day Xi'an Private Tour: Terracotta Warriors, City Wall & Local Food

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Experience Xi'an through its most iconic sights and authentic local flavors. Discover the ancient city walls, historic Bell and Drum Towers, the bustling Muslim Quarter, the legendary Terracotta Warriors, and the atmospheric Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Along the way, taste Xi'an specialties including roujiamo, biangbiang noodles, yangrou paomo, lamb skewers and traditional local snacks.

Tour Highlights

- Taste the best of Xi'an cuisine — Try famous local specialties such as roujiamo, biangbiang noodles, yangrou paomo, lamb skewers and traditional snacks.
- Explore Xi'an's ancient city center — Visit the Bell Tower, Drum Tower and historic Muslim Quarter.
- Walk or cycle on the ancient Xi'an City Wall — Enjoy panoramic views of the historic city and modern Xi'an skyline.
- Discover the Terracotta Warriors — See thousands of life-size warriors, horses and chariots created to guard China's first emperor in the afterlife.
- Experience Tang Dynasty culture — Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and explore the lively Tang-style area around it.
- Enjoy a relaxed food-focused experience — Combine sightseeing with local meals and street-food exploration rather than simply checking off attractions.

Tour Details

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Price:

FROM $220 per person

Prices vary depending on group size, hotel standards, and how you'd like to tailor your itinerary.

Duration:

2 Days 1 Nights

Pick-up Point:

Your location in Xian

Dropoff Point:

Your location in Xian

Availability:

Daily

Recommended For:

First-Timer/Food Enthusiasts

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 | Ancient Xi'an, Local Food & City Wall

Accommodation:

4 star/5 star hotel/botique hotel (can be customized)

Meal:

Meal includes

Begin your Xi'an adventure in the heart of the historic city. Visit the Bell Tower, one of Xi'an's most recognizable landmarks, before walking toward the nearby Drum Tower. These iconic Ming Dynasty landmarks provide a perfect introduction to Xi'an's long history as one of China's great ancient capitals.

Enjoy a traditional Xi'an lunch featuring roujiamo (Chinese-style meat burger) and biangbiang noodles, two of the city's signature dishes. For an authentic local dining option near the Bell Tower area, 樊记腊汁肉 is known for its traditional roujiamo.

Continue to the Xi'an City Wall, one of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China. The present Ming Dynasty wall stretches approximately 13.7 km around the historic city center. Take a leisurely walk along the wall or rent a bicycle for a more memorable experience. From the top, you can enjoy views of traditional city gates, historic neighborhoods and the modern skyline.

Head to the Muslim Quarter, one of Xi'an's most famous food districts. Wander through Beiyuanmen, Xiyangshi and surrounding lanes, where food stalls and traditional shops create a lively atmosphere. The area is particularly famous for yangrou paomo (lamb and bread soup), lamb skewers, stuffed buns, noodles, persimmon cakes and other Shaanxi specialties.

Spend the evening sampling several small dishes instead of having a single large meal. This creates a fun food-tour experience and allows travelers to discover different flavors of Xi'an.

Day 2 | Terracotta Warriors, Tang Culture & Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Accommodation:

N/A

Meal:

Meal includes

After breakfast, travel to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Lintong.

Explore the archaeological site and its famous excavation pits, where thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers, horses and chariots were buried more than 2,000 years ago to protect Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. The Terracotta Army is regarded as one of the world's most remarkable archaeological discoveries.

Allow approximately 3–4 hours for the visit.

Enjoy a traditional Shaanxi-style lunch after visiting the Terracotta Warriors. Depending on availability and preference, try local specialties such as yangrou paomo, hand-pulled noodles, dumplings or other regional dishes.

Return to central Xi'an and visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an iconic Buddhist monument dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Built in 652 AD, it was associated with the monk Xuanzang and the transmission of Buddhist scriptures from India to China.

Explore the surrounding Da Ci'en Temple area and enjoy the contrast between Xi'an's ancient heritage and its modern cultural districts.

Take a leisurely walk through the Tang-style streets around the pagoda. Traditional architecture, cultural displays, shops and local snacks create an atmospheric ending to your Xi'an experience.

For travelers who want a deeper cultural experience, upgrade the evening with a Tang Dynasty cultural performance and dumpling banquet, combining traditional music, dance, costumes and regional cuisine.

Tour ends with return to your hotel in Xi'an.

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

1. Private Transportation: Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver throughout the tour

2. Transfers: All airport/train station/hotel transfers as mentioned in the itinerary

3. Expert Guide: Experienced local guide serving as your dedicated travel “fixer”

4. Entrance Tickets: All attractions listed in the itinerary

5. Daily Water: One bottle of water per person per day

6. Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

What's Excluded

1. Meals: Free choice to explore local cuisine with guide recommendations

2. Tips: Optional and based on service satisfaction

3. International Flights: Not included

4. Optional Tang Dynasty dinner show

5. Bicycle rental on the City Wall

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What Our Travelers Say

Nerys

August 14, 2026

The Hanfu Evening Was So Much Fun

The Hanfu evening was something I almost skipped because I thought it might be too touristy. I'm very glad I didn't. Walking around Luoyi Ancient City dressed up, with the lights coming on and little performances happening around the streets, was genuinely fun. It was probably the most playful part of the trip after several days of museums and historical sites. Also, I ate far too many snacks that night.

Buer China Travel

August 13, 2026

Haha, the snacks are difficult to resist! We're happy you decided to give the Hanfu experience a try. It's a nice change of pace after the more historical parts of the itinerary.

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Niall

August 13, 2026

Came for the Peonies

The peonies were the main reason I booked this trip, and luckily they were in really good shape when we visited. The National Peony Garden was huge and there were so many different colors that I probably took too many photos.
I also liked that the tour didn't make the whole trip about flowers. Longmen Grottoes was completely different and probably the most memorable place overall. Our guide gave us enough background to understand what we were looking at, but we still had time to wander around by ourselves.
The train station pickup and drop-off were also very convenient. For a short two-day trip, everything felt quite straightforward.

Buer China Travel

August 13, 2026

Thanks, Niall! Glad the peonies were showing off when you visited — the timing can be a bit of a gamble with flowers. Hope you took home a few good photos!

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Carys

August 13, 2026

More Than Just Dressing Up

I thought the Hanfu experience would mainly be about getting dressed up and taking a few photos, but I ended up enjoying the whole day much more than expected. The hair and makeup were beautifully done, and everything felt quite natural once we were out exploring.
We visited a few of Luoyang's historic places along the way, but the best part was simply walking around in Hanfu and having time to enjoy the atmosphere. The whole day felt relaxed and fun, and I came home with some of my favorite photos from the trip.

Buer China Travel

August 13, 2026

Thank you, Elowen! We're so glad the Hanfu experience turned out to be more than you expected. We also love keeping this day relaxed, so you have time to enjoy the outfit, take photos, and simply take in Luoyang without feeling rushed.

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Orlaith

August 13, 2026

Not Just a Temple Visit

I was expecting this to be mostly a Shaolin Temple sightseeing trip, so the morning at the martial arts school was a really nice surprise. We got there early and watched the students training before joining some of the basic exercises. I lasted considerably less time than they did! The two-hour Kung Fu lesson was probably my favorite part. It was much more about stance, balance and repetition than I expected, which made me appreciate the performance on the last day a lot more. The driver was also very punctual throughout the trip, which made everything feel easy.

Buer China Travel

August 13, 2026

Thank you, Orlaith! And yes, the students make those "simple" exercises look much easier than they really are. We're glad you enjoyed getting a little closer to their daily routine.

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