What to do and see in Xi'an, Shaanxi: The Best City Tours

October 3, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Today the walls of the Ming dynasty and the Tang palace walls hint at the Xi’an’s glorious past. Stare in awe at the Terracotta Army, 7,000 terracotta statues of Qin Bingmayong Bowuguan warriors and soldiers. Dating from 210 BCE, they were discovered in 1974 and are still being excavated. Don't miss the Shaanxi History Museum or a chance to heat up at former imperial bathing spot, Huaqing Hot Springs.
Restaurants in Xi'an

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
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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

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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-Hour Terracotta Warriors Tour With Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

YesTrips Xi'an
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Starting ether in the morning or in the afternoon, spend half day with a knowledgeable tour guide to visit Xian’s top attraction of Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, discover the underground palace of China’s First Emperor, reveal the history of Qin Dynasty and be shocked by the vivid life size terracotta figures.

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

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By jonaswe1989

I did the Muslim quartier half day tour with this compagnie. The guide was friendly and helpfull and his english was good! He knew a lot of Xi'an and tje Muslims in China.

4. 8 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai

Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi District, Beijing, China China Xian Tour
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The 8 days private tour covers three most essence tourist cities in China: Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai. The visiting lasts 6-8 hours each day so your tour would be more relaxing and you will have an deeper look of the things you like most.

Inclusions: 2nd class bullet train Beijing – Xian, economic flight Xian - Shanghai, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, 7 nights' accommodation with daily breakfast in hotel, Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver, Excellent English speaking tour guide service during tours, Entrance fees as list in the itinerary

Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities to guide and driver, Any optional activity / battery car / shuttle bus inside the attraction

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!

5. 12-Day Small Group China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Kunming and Lijiang

Travel China Guide
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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.

6. Private Xi’an Night & Food Tour by Tuk Tuk and Public Transportation

Ramada Xian Bell Tower, 79 Bei Da Jie, Zhong Lou Shang Quan, Xincheng Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China Xi'an Food Tour
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If you have a little bit more time between some regular city tours in Xi’an and at the same time you love foods very much, then this tour is a ticket for you to see how different the city is at night and to make you a real gourmet by trying amazing local food. Served as capital of China for more than 1,200 years, the city was the home of many emperors and different religions as well as the terminus of world famous Silk Road. With the introduction of various kind of spices and flavorings from western regions, Xi’an food get its own special style and taste. Join in this tour, you could get a close touch to the famous Xi’an food and local people’s life without missing some historical and cultural monuments in town.

Inclusions: Dinner, Drinks like local beverages., English-speaking guiding service, Public transportation cost.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Your own personal expenses.

Reviewed By Mel E

This tour was absolutely fabulous! Michael was an excellent companion who guided us through the food of Xi'an! Our favourites were the lamb BBQ and biang biang noodle - something I will never be able to recreate at home, sadly! I really enjoyed not only the sights, sounds and tastes, but his company. It was like going out with an old friend! Thank you Michael, for this wonderful tour!

7. Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

Zhonglou Shangquan, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Lost Plate Xian Food Tours
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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)

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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.

8. 9-Day Small Group Tour to Shanghai - Beijing - Xian - Shanghai

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This small group tour comes up the most appealing as it shows visitors China's top three cities - Beijing famed for Great Wall & Forbidden City, Xian boasting the Terracotta Army, and Shanghai with modern splendor.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 8 nights accommodation based on twin-sharing room, One way second- class seat of high speed train from Shanghai to Beijing, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an, Xi'an to Shanghai., Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 09

Reviewed By NoBazinga

The pearl tower is the staple of Shanghai. when you are in it, that means you cannot see it; if that makes sense. If you are only visiting for a short time, you do not have to go inside the tower or to the top. Also the dinner was 3 stars at max. The food was not that great, and the rotation speed of the restaurant was very slow for obvious reasons. This is one of those bookings you make just to say that you did it, not so much to enjoy for a long period of time. If I can redo it, I would choose not to eat here and pick another place in Shanghai to eat.

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

Jeff Ning China Tours
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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

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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.

10. 5 Days Beijing and Xian Tour by bullet train

Lily's Private Tours
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You'll visit almost all of the most popular tourist attractions in Beijing and Xian, as following:  Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Hutong Walking Tour, Mutianyu Great Wall,  the exterior of Bird Nest and Water Cube, Summer Palace, Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, City Wall, Shuyuanmen Culture Street, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxin History Museum, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter. The price also includes the transfer service from hotel in Beijing to train station, and from train station to hotel in xian, and the bullet train tickets (2nd class).

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, the private transfer service, One way high-speed train tickets from Beijing to Xian

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner, Gratuities, Hotel accommodation in Beijing and Xi'an

Reviewed By cajeziorski

Lily and Michael were so accommodating in this class! There aren’t too many tourists to Xi’an at the moment, so they invited me to their house. Michael met me in town and took me to the local market to buy ingredients, then we went to their house, where I learned to make biang biang noodles. They also prepared some other dishes (spinach noodles, century eggs, and a pork jelly dish) for me to try. They were so friendly, and I will definitely try to make the noodles again! I would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Xi’an who enjoys food!

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