Arrive Xian / Old City Wall / Bell Tower / Big Wild
Goose Pagoda
Arrive at the ancient city-Xian, one of the most important
cities in China's history and nowadays. It was the
first Chinese city to open up its doors to the Ancient
world during the Tang dynasty when Xian blossomed
as the first and important stop on the Silk Road.
To be met at the airport and then visit the Old City
Wall,which is the most complete city wall survived
in China as well as one of the largest ancient military
defensive systems in the world. The wall was built
in the Tang dynasty (618 -907) and enlarged in the
Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Then visit the Bell Tower,which is the most well-preserved
and best-known one among many ancient cities of China.
The Bell Tower was originally built in the Yingxiang
Temple in 1384, at the intersection of West Street
and Guangji Street. Then in 1582, it was moved to
its present pivotal position, in the very heart of
the city at the junction of four main streets extending
to the east, south, west and north, for rebuilding
and later restorations. With magnificent carved beams
and painted rafters, this classical building is truly
elegant.
Finally have a tour to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Situated at south of the Xian city,as one of the main
constructions in the famous Buddhist temple-Da-Ci-En
Temple, the pagoda is one of the most distinctive
and outstanding landmarks for Xian City.
Then be transferred back to your hotel. Free at leisure
in the evening.
Day 02 Xian ( Meals: -/L/- )
Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses / Huaqing Hot Springs
/ next city
Today will be your highlights in Xian. Depart from
your hotel after breakfast. To be transferred outside
city to visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses.
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant
archeological excavations of the20th century. It has
been regarded as THE 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD! Over
2,200 years ago, the first emperor of China, Qin Shi
Huang in search of immortality, ordered the construction
of a vast army of 8,000 life-sized Terra Cotta warriors
and buried with him to protect his empire after his
early death. They were discovered accidentally in
1974 by farmers digging a well. For history lovers,
the sight is truly breathtaking.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Huaqing
Hot Springs. Located 35 kilometers east of Xian city
at the foot of the Lishan Mountain in a large park
where there are a number of public baths and some
modern palaces built in the Tang style, the hot springs,
rich in minerals, were highly regarded more than 3000
years ago.
Take late afternoon flight for next city.
Any meals which are not included in
the " The trip price includes".
Domestic flights, trains or buses, international
air and train tickets for coming & leaving mainland
China.
Travel insurance in mainland China during
the above travel period.
Excess Baggage Charges.
Personal expenses: The items of a purely
personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides
or drivers, FAX, telephone, excess baggage charges, or sightseeing
or meals which are not included in the day to day itinerary.
Insurance coverage of personal loss,
illness or damages incurred during your trip.
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