The 10 Best City Tours in Shaanxi, China

May 19, 2021 Augustus Redeker

Shaanxi (Chinese: 陕西; pinyin: Shǎnxī) is a province of the People's Republic of China. Officially part of the Northwest China region, it lies in central China, bordering the provinces of Shanxi (NE, E), Henan (E), Hubei (SE), Chongqing (S), Sichuan (SW), Gansu (W), Ningxia (NW), and Inner Mongolia (N). It covers an area of over 205,000 km (79,151 sq mi) with about 37 million people. Xi'an – which includes the sites of the former Chinese capitals Fenghao and Chang'an – is the provincial capital. Xianyang, which served as the Qin dynasty capital, is located nearby. The other prefecture-level cities into which the province is divided are Ankang, Baoji, Hanzhong, Shangluo, Tongchuan, Weinan, Yan'an and Yulin.
Restaurants in Shaanxi

1. Classic Xi'an City Bus Tour

Bell Tower Hotel Xian, 110 Nan Da Jie, Zhong Lou Shang Quan, Beilin Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China China Xian Tour
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Whether you are a first-time visitor or an experienced traveler in China, Xi'an is always a must-visit destination known for history. Classic Xi'an City Bus Tour takes you to explore the ancient city of Xi'an and visit all the popular attractions including Small Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area, North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, Bell & Drum Tower Square and Muslim Quarter.

2. Half-Day Private City Tour of Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Terra-cotta-Warriors Tour
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Extend your stay in Xi’an with a half-day private tour in this ancient city with a professional tour guide. Visit one of the most distinguished history museum in China, Shaanxi History Museum, explore the well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhistsm, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, experience the region’s profound history, and discover the glory of this ancient capital city.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Licensed professional driver, English-speaking tour guide, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Dreamer09339837738

Fantastic tour with our excellent guide Eddie who was also very patient and flexible with our 1 year old daughter; we skipped queues and had excellent lunch in a local restaurant. Fully recommended!

3. 4 Days Xian Private Tour

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, Weicheng District, Xianyang, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China China Xian Tour
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

The 4 days Xian private tour package ensures you have enough time to explore most of interesting places in Xian. Feel the attraction of the city by visiting Terracotta Warriors, Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, and ancient City Wall. Trying delicious local food in Muslim Quarter, enjoying dumpling dinner and appreciating ancient Chinese music and dance show in a local theater. You will also visit the Hanyangling Mausoleum.

Inclusions: All transfer as mentioned in itinerary, English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned car, Chinese-style lunch, One bottle of mineral water per day

Exclusions: Hotel, Gratuities, Flight arriving and departing Xian

Reviewed By 779teos

The trip was well planned and customized to our liking! The Tour Guide & Driver were both very polite and professional. Memorable trip in Guilin and would highly recommend!

4. 12-Day Small Group China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Kunming and Lijiang

Travel China Guide
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Join this guided 12-day tour of China and visit three of its major cities - Beijing, Xi'an and Guilin and then continue to Kunming and Lijiang - inhabited mostly by ethnic people. Travel in small groups numbering no more than 6 travelers, benefit from the cost-effective group tour price and enjoy the expert service of professional, English-speaking tour guides.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, One-way Economy class airfare of Beijing/Xi'an/ Guilin, Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Professional English-speaking guides, Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles, Train fare of Guilin/ Kunming/Lijiang.

Exclusions: International airfares, Entry Visa fees, Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers, Airport drop-off service in Lijiang on Day 12

Reviewed By 283brianneb

Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.

5. Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

Zhonglou Shangquan, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Lost Plate Xian Food Tours
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.9 based on 456 reviews

This is not another walking tour but a small group tour travel by private tuktuk and offer unlimited beer and soda while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around Xi’an off the beaten path. You will eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own. After 3-4 hours, you will finish at a local brewery to have a pint of the only craft brew in town.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 4-5 food stops, Dinner, Driver and local guide, Unlimited beer and soft drinks, Small-group tour (less than 10 people)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Joshua C

This trip was an absolute highlight of my time in China. As a non-Chinese speaker, with a limited time to spend in Shaanxi and a strong love of food, it took away the uncertainty and difficulty that often comes with finding the best things to eat and to do off of the well-trod tourist path. The itinerary was a perfect balance of eating, sight-seeing and socialising, covering all of the best-known sights while also veering off into territory no non-local could find. And the food was THE BEST EVER, well-curated, plentiful, and expertly explained by our guide. Thanks @LostPlate.

6. Private Half-Day Tour of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors

Jeff Ning China Tours
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.9 based on 122 reviews

Get a taste of Xi’an Terracotta Warriors Museum highlights and famous cuisine on this flexible private tour, with a choice of morning or afternoon departure. Settle inside a private, air-conditioned vehicle and tailor the itinerary around your interests and guide’s recommendations, admire Tang Dynasty Show, savor a classic Xi'an lunch or dinner, and more.Terracotta Warriors Museum and Tang Dynasty Show admission, Meal, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Inclusions: Professional Guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle, Tang Dynasty Show and Dumpling Feast(If buy Tour and Show,Dinner Option), Bottled water, Lunch or Dinner, Entry/Admission - Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By mariasB2379XW

Having Lin tour us around Xi’an is probably the greatest highlight of our trip. We could tell she is passionate for both her city and her craft. She was patient with our need to start late and was sensitive to our interests and questions (We like learning about little details related to history.). All the sights were great, but meeting and finding a friend in Lin made them memorable.

7. Private Customizable Terracotta Warriors Full Day Tour

Terracotta Warriors Tour
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.8 based on 236 reviews

This private customizable day tour will take you to visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and two of the following highlights of Xian according to your personal interests: The Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi, Huaqing Hot Springs, Banpo Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, Xian City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, The Great Mosque or the Muslim Street (Any other downtown attractions like Xian Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Forest of Stone Steles, Bell Tower and Drum Tower can also be arranged if you are interested). Most importantly, there is no shopping stops so you will enjoy your time in Xi'an to the fullest!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Admissions

Reviewed By 74nellyg

I was there during autumn holidays in October.although there was a loooong que and it was raining heavily we passed the line very quickly. Do not refommend to go there on weekend cause there are too much people and you cannot even listen thr tour agrnt whom we paid 300-400yuan for an hour.

8. Private Day Tour of Mt. Huashan with Round-Trip Cable Car from Xi'an

Jeff Ning China Tours
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.8 based on 15 reviews

The Mt. Huashan (华山 Huashan) is well known for high mountain range, steep cliffs and narrow paths. It has five peaks: East Peak, South Peak, West Peak, North Peak and Middle Peak, each has its own character. You will enjoy a full day trip to Huashan Mountain accompanied by experienced guide and driver. It will take about 2 hour from Xian to get to Huashan Mountain. You will visit all five peaks with round way cable car.

Inclusions: Private English tour guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Entry/Admission - Cable car(According to the option you purchased), Entry/Admission - Mount Huashan, Entry/Admission - Shuttle Bus

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Tips from tour guides and drivers., Personal expense

Reviewed By joernb2016

This was one of the highlights of our trip. The size of the exhibition is mind blowing. But with our very knowledgeable and wonderful guide Lin, it was a perfect way for us to experience this wonderful historical site. She made it very easy for us to get around, understand all the detail and background and really enjoy it to the fullest. Also the after the tour following lunch was very entertaining and delicious. Thank you, Lin!

9. Qinghai Lake Day Tour

Adventures In Tibet

Explore Qinghai Lake, one of the largest salt-water lakes in China. Learn about this beautiful area and the Tibetan nomadic people that make this place their home. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, picnic lunch and various optional activities per your interests.

Inclusions: Transportation (car), Driver/guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Entrance fee (RMB$20 - RMB$30/per person)

10. Lunar New Year Celebration: Lantern Festival at Xi'an Tang Paradise

Terracotta Warrior Tours

Chinese lantern festival is one of the most important festivals originated in Western Han Dynasty that is supposed to bring people loads of good lucks. Each year, a lantern show is held at Xi’an Tang Paradise - a large theme park featuring imperial architecture and historical setting of Tang Dynasty. Here, you can appreciate huge colorful lanterns in well known cartoon characters and auspicious figures. This Lantern Show is only available during the first month of the lunar calendar.

Inclusions: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, Hotel Pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fee

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By asthecrowsfly2

We visited here in August 2019. It was a dumpling dinner and a Tang Dynasty dance show. The food was fairly bland, and there were people selling random souvenirs at the table throughout the dinner. The show was mostly dancing with historical details projected on the wall beside the dancers. A very cultural show and good basic insight into some of China's history.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.