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Visiting the Terracotta Warriors, Qinshihuang's Tomb, the Huaqing Hotsprings and Banpo Ancient Village you will see a huge amount of archaeology in one day. Our no-shopping tour gives you only time seeing the sights and no surprise side-trips to overpriced factories.
We can customize this tour itinerary for you and can add a hotel, train or plane tickets.
» Your tour day starts and ends at a hotel in the city, which may or may not be included. If a hotel is included it is listed by name on the itinerary for each night.
» Discounts for children in China are based on height. Let us know your child's age and height and we can calculate accordingly.
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Why book a tour with The China Guide?
» Zero shopping stops at overpriced commission factories.
Your time and money is better spent.
» Flexible time schedule to suit your pace.
No rush and can cater to children's needs.
» Guides selected and trained by American management.
Excellent English, accommodating, family friendly.
» Meals are in quality local restaurants.
We order according to your tastes and diet.
» Western style service.
Our agents and guides are there to make you happy.
» We have traveled in China with our own children.
The American owners have four young children.
» Admission tickets to all sights listed on the itinerary - no hidden costs
» Meals in quality local restaurants with unlimited standard drinks (Coke, Sprite, bottled water, Chinese tea)
» Free bottled water supplied in your vehicle - drink up!
» Private English speaking guide (selected/trained by our western staff), experienced Chinese speaking driver and quality, air-conditioned vehicle.
Not included in the tour price
» You may tip your guide and driver for good service.
» International travel insurance (you should purchase your own policy in your home country)
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Terracotta Warriors 兵马俑
The buried army of Qin Shihuangdi is one of the largest and most stunning archaeological finds of the 20th century. Discovered in 1974 at Lintong, 35 kilometres east of Xi'an, the warriors and horses have deservedly become known as a Wonder of the World. Now exhibited in situ, the life-size terracotta figures so far excavated testify to the power of the man for whom they were moulded to protect in afterlife.
This site is an archaeological find on a monumental scale. Literally an army of sculptured warriors, it is a stunning display that every visitor to China should see.
Average time for this activity:
2 hours
Opening hours:
8:00am until 5:30pm with last admission at 5:00pm
Qin Shihuang's Tomb
The mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang is the largest preserved tomb in China. No doubt thousands of statues still remain to be unearthed at this archaeological site, which was not discovered until 1974. Qin (d. 210 B.C.), the first unifier of China, is buried, surrounded by the famous terracotta warriors, at the centre of a complex designed to mirror the urban plan of the capital, Xianyan. The small figures are all different; with their horses, chariots and weapons, they are masterpieces of realism and also of great historical interest.
There is not actually a lot to see on this site aside from a large hill so if you are interested to stop because of the historical significance it does not take that long.
Average time for this activity:
0.5 hour
Opening hours:
8:00am until 5:00pm
Huaqing Hotsprings 华清池
Huaqing Hot Springs has been a favorite spa since the Tang dynasty. For centuries emperors had come here to bathe and enjoy the scenic beauty. The more energetic visitors may climb some or all of Li Mountain, on which are situated several Taoist and Buddhist temples. A cable car has now been installed to make this possible for everyone.
Don't expect to jump in the hot springs for a nice refreshing dip. The name is deceiving - it HAD working hot springs in the time of the emperors. Now there is no swimming. A visit to Huaqing Hotspring is more like visiting a park with some buildings and ponds. Expect a nice walk, pleasant scenery, climb a hill if you wish, but no swimming!
Average time for this activity:
1.5 hours
Opening hours:
8:00am until 5:30pm with last admission at 5:00pm
Banpo Ancient Village 半坡
In 1953 when workers were laying the foundations for a factory at Banpo, less than seven kilometres (four miles) east of Xi'an, they came upon the remains of an ancient settlement. The discovery of this New Stone Age village has been described as the 'greatest single contribution to prehistoric archaeology in East Asia' (John Hay, Ancient China, Bodley Head, 1973). Between 1954 and 1957, archaeologists working at the site obtained the first detailed data on the layout of a Neolithhic village. Dating from approximately 5000 to 4000 BCE, it is the most complete example of an agricultural Neolithic settlement anywhere in the world. Its remarkably well-preserved condition makes it a major attraction for visitors to Xi'an.
An area of 4,000 square metres (one acre) has been fully excavated, enclosed and put on view to the public. Foundations of 45 houses have been uncovered, some round, some square. The largest dwelling may have been a communal meeting place, or alternatively the house of the chief. Among the other impressive finds are: 200 storage pots, a collection of pottery and tools, a potterymaking centre and a graveyard with more than 250 graves. The museum is simply but sensibly laid out. The main hall, in the rear, was built over the excavation site. Two...
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Average time for this activity:
1.5 hours
Opening hours:
8:00am until 5:30pm with last admission at 5:00pm
Xi'an 西安
Xi'an is considered one of China's must see destinations, the home to the Terracotta Warriors. People usually visit Xi'an for 1 or 2 nights and is a good part of a loop between Beijing and Shanghai or other destinations. You can get there by plane or the overnight train is also convenient from Beijing.
Xi'an is one of the few ancient Chinese cities with its old city wall still intact. You can walk on it or even ride a bike. The Muslim area is colorful and authentic, worth a walk around and also not a bad place to have dinner and do a bit of shopping.
The Terracotta Warriors are about 1 hour outside the city, look on the map below for details. Nearby the warriors are the Huaqing Hotsprings, which is more of a nice park with an historic spring, but no swimming.
Breakfast
Most hotels come with breakfast, or if not it can be added at a cost. Four and five star hotels will generally offer a good western and Chinese buffet breakfast. Three star hotels may only have a Chinese breakfast, or a Chinese interpretation of a western breakfast. Anyway a Chinese breakfast is not bad - rice porridge, eggs, Chinese style breads and vegetables.
Drinking Water:
Most of our tours offer unlimited bottled water in the vehicle so you can keep hydrated and healthy all day long. Grab a couple bottles to take to your room for the night. Tap water in big cities in China is not going to make you sick, it is chlorinated. Fine for brushing your teeth but best to stick to bottled water as you don't want to upset your system on your big trip.
Children and Special Diets:
Our guides are accustomed to handling special diets or the selective eating of children. Let us know in advance if you have food allergies or other special requests and we can plan for you. Children often find they like certain Chinese dishes, such as noodles, fried rice or sweet and sour pork. If a stop at McDonalds or KFC is required your guide can do this on the go.
Lunch
We consider experiencing good Chinese cuisine to be an important part of the tour experience. When on a tour, lunch is generally Chinese style and normally included in the price. Our guides will help you order according to your taste. Mild, spicy, meat, vegetables, rice and/or noodles. Dishes are served family style and shared by the guests. The driver may eat on his own but the guide will join you if you like.
Food in Beijing is quite good quality and we take our guests to genuine local restaurants, not tourist traps. We consider it distasteful to ask you for small amounts of money during the tour, so we offer unlimited standard drinks including Coke, Sprite, bottled water, Chinese tea and local beers. You also won't leave the table hungry, if you need more to eat just let your guide know.
We don't have fixed restaurants we must use, it depends on where you are at the time you are hungry. When traveling around China we normally have the same arrangements outside Beijing but this may vary depending on your exact itinerary.
Drinking Water:
Most of our tours offer unlimited bottled water in the vehicle so you can keep hydrated and healthy all day long. Grab a couple bottles to take to your room for the night. Tap water in big cities in China is not going to make you sick, it is chlorinated. Fine for brushing your teeth but best to stick to bottled water as you don't want to upset your system on your big trip.
Children and Special Diets:
Our guides are accustomed to handling special diets or the selective eating of children. Let us know in advance if you have food allergies or other special requests and we can plan for you. Children often find they like certain Chinese dishes, such as noodles, fried rice or sweet and sour pork. If a stop at McDonalds or KFC is required your guide can do this on the go.
Dinner
Unless there is a special activity planned or you prefer to have all your meals catered, guests often prefer to relax after a days tour and arrange their own dinner. This gives you flexibility in time and cuisine. Having all your meals catered every day can be tiresome. Handling your own dinner allows you to have some control and also strike out on you own. Your guide can give you restaurant suggestions and in big cities you can find lots of options for fine dining, fast food, both western or Chinese. Hotel staff can often make restaurant recommendations within walking distance.
If you get the taste for a burger or pizza after a lot of Chinese food, this is easily found in Beijing, Shanghai and many other cities around China. Many hotel restaurants offer nice food. China also has its share of McDonald's, KFC and Subway sandwich chains if you need a fix.
Drinking Water:
Most of our tours offer unlimited bottled water in the vehicle so you can keep hydrated and healthy all day long. Grab a couple bottles to take to your room for the night. Tap water in big cities in China is not going to make you sick, it is chlorinated. Fine for brushing your teeth but best to stick to bottled water as you don't want to upset your system on your big trip.
Children and Special Diets:
Our guides are accustomed to handling special diets or the selective eating of children. Let us know in advance if you have food allergies or other special requests and we can plan for you. Children often find they like certain Chinese dishes, such as noodles, fried rice or sweet and sour pork. If a stop at McDonalds or KFC is required your guide can do this on the go.
The buried army of Qin Shihuangdi is one of the largest and most stunning archaeological finds of the 20th century. Discovered in 1974 at Lintong, 35 kilometres east of Xi'an, the warriors and horses have deservedly become known as a Wonder of the World. This site is an archaeological find on a monumental scale. Literally an army of sculptured warriors, it is a stunning display that every...
This tour covers a lot of ground outside of Xi'an, visiting the Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Hotspring and stopping at a countryside cave dwelling for a home cooked lunch.
We can customize this tour itinerary for you and can add a hotel, train or plane tickets. The countryside cave option can be changed for lunch in a Chinese restaurant if you prefer.
The buried army of Qin Shihuangdi is one of the largest and most stunning archaeological finds of the 20th century. Discovered in 1974 at Lintong, 35 kilometres east of Xi'an, the warriors and horses have deservedly become known as a Wonder of the World. This site is an archaeological find on a monumental scale. Literally an army of sculptured warriors, it is a stunning display that every...
A visit to the Terracotta Warriors combined with a trip to the Fuping Ceramic Village give a complete picture of how important pottery is to the history of this region of China.
In Fuping village you will have the chance to view the works of visiting international artists and to sink your hands into some clay in the experimental lab.
Fuping's museums started by inviting ceramic...
This tour includes all the highlights of Xi'an as well as a trip to nearby Hua Mountain. Huashan is one of China's 5 sacred Taoist mountains. Walks along the five peaks offer stunning scenery and amazing panoramas of the surrounding countryside. For history buffs with a green thumb, this is a perfect visit to Xi'an.
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