Combining Xi'an and Pingyao offers a captivating journey through China's history. Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors reveal ancient imperial grandeur, while Pingyao's well-preserved ancient town immerses you in Ming and Qing dynasty charm. Together, they provide a rich tapestry of cultural exploration.
Best Time to visit: April to June and September to October
Your flight will arrive Xian
Greet by our local guide at airport and transfer to check in at hotel.
The rest of day free and overnight at hotel.
Early breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to visit the City Wall which represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. It was built under the rule of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a military defense system and take 30 mins cyclo ride on the walls and visit the Bell and Drum Towers with are the symbol of the city. Afternoon visit the Shaanxi Museum, is one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China.
Then continue to visit the Great Mosque and the muslims quarter before back to hotel. Free and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to visit The World Wonder ( UNESCO ) - Terra-cotta Army Museum include: Pit No.1, 2 & 3 Circle Vision Movie, Bronze Chariot and Horses Museum. Continue to visit the Tomb of Qin Shihuangdi – the first king of Qin Dynasty. Lunch on guest own account. Continue to visit the Tomb of Qin Shihuangdi – the first king of Qin Dynasty. Lunch on guest own account. Afternoon visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China. It was first built in 652 during the Tang dynasty and rebuilt after, now has 7 stories, can view over the City of Xian. Then visit the Da Ci’en Temple. Back to hotel, free and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to train station.
Depart Xian and take high speed train to Pingyao (about 3 hours).
Upon arrival, Greet by our local guide at train station and transfer to check in at hotel.
The rest of day free and overnight at hotel.
Visit: Jinci Temple, which is a combination of historical cultural relics and beautiful landscapes. The welcoming boughs of a multitude of ancient trees provide an eye-catching entrance to the temple. Then approach to The Qiao Family Compound, the huge compound has six big courtyards, 19 small courtyards and contains over 300 rooms. Qiao Family Compound has been converted into a museum and has period furnishings distributed throughout.
Arrive Pingyao, visit the Pingyao Ancient Town thought of as the 'treasure house' of ancient Chinese architectures. You will pass through the ancient town and take a walk along the street to fully appreciate the atmosphere of the city. Besides, enjoy the beauty of the Ancient City Wall that is of compacted earth covered by bricks and stones. Then visit the Rishengchang Draft Bank, which is the first draft bank of China, it was once manipulated the economic lifelines of the whole Qing Dynasty in the 19th century. Drive to Jing's Residence in Pingyao and check-in. Lastly, visit The Ancient Ming-Qing Street (own exploration) to explore the shops, which were built in the style of Ming and Qing architecture on your own.
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to airport or train station
Depart Pingyao and take flight / train to your next destination.