World Natural Heritage World Geopark The First National Forest Park of China
Overview: Terracotta warriors and horses, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda+Hanfu Experience+Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City, Ancient City Wall+Square of Bell & Drum Tower+Hui Ethnic Cultural Street,Mount huashan & Plank walk,Riding on ancient city wall,and Mount Lishan+Huaqing Hot Springs
ITINERARY
Day 1 Xian Arrival
Airport / Railway station pick up service,Then transfer to your Xian downtown hotel
Accommodation: Xi'an downtown hotel
Day 2 Terracotta Warriors Visit & Leisure City Tour
Terracotta Warriors+Giant Wild Goose Pagoda+Hanfu Experience+Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City
After breakfast, drive about 40 km to Terracotta Warriors and Horses, built by the first emperor of China Qin Shihuang to protect him in his afterlife. Over 8,000 life-size warriors, horses and chariots, buried in 3 pits for more than 2,000 years until uncovered by a local farmer in 1974, form an ancient military army with complete battle units of infantry, cavalry, etc. Standing in front of these figures, one can’t help being amazed not only by the ambition of Emperor Qin Shihuang but also by the fabulous artistic skills of ancient Chinese artisans.
After lunch, return to Xian to visit Da Cien Temple, a famous Buddhist sutra translation site during the Tang Dynasty. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is the most famous building in the temple. The pagoda, rising to a height of 64.5 meters, was built by the famous Buddhist master Xuanzang to preserve classic scriptures he bought back from India during the early Tang Dynasty. Xuanzang was the prototype character for Tang Seng in the famous Chinese novel “Journey to the West”. (Note: It costs an extra 30 RMB if you want to climb up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda)
This evening you will be offered an interesting visit to Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City which is a great place to walk, enjoy amazing nightscape and recall the prosperity and glory of the mighty Tang Dynasty most importantly. Seeing this area at night is totally different than during the day as the lighting is marvelous yet tastefully done.
Accommodation: Xi'an downtown hotel
Day 3 Ancient City Wall+Square of Bell & Drum Tower+Hui Ethnic Cultural Street
Xian Ancient City Wall – It is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. It is among the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units and a National 5A-level tourist attraction.
Square of Bell & Drum Tower – Situated between the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower in the center of Xi’an city, it is a lively square adorned with flowers and lush greenery. Surrounded by bustling shops, it is an important leisure and sightseeing destination for tourists.
Hui Ethnic Cultural Street – The neighborhood features architecture resembling the styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Upon entering, one walks on blue stone paths, passes by hanging golden plaques, experiences the bustling atmosphere of the old streets, and savors the aroma of delicious food. It is a historical and cultural district in Xi’an that uniquely combines the ancient city’s charm with modern civilization.
Accommodation: Xi'an downtown hotel
Day 4 Mount Huashan Hiking Tour
Cable Car - North Peak - Canglongling - East Peak - Plank Road in the Sky - South Peak - West Peak - Cable Car
After breakfast, you will be escorted to Huashan by car, which will take you two hours on the way.
After arrival, take a park bus from the tourist center to the foot of the North Peak of Mount Hua (about 20mins). To save energy and time, you will take cable car up to the North Peak directly (about 10mins). At North Peak, you can get the first views of other four peaks, and watch far away. And only the fourth side of North Peak is the entrance path to other peaks which is named “Ear Rubbing Cliff” for tourists have to climb further up only by pressing the ear close the cliff. Then you will hike about 2 hours to get to the East Peak. On route, you will visit the Heavenly Ladders, Riyue Cliff, Canglong Ling, Golden Lock Pass. Spend some time to view the breathtaking landscape on the East Peak. Continue hiking about 1hour to the South Peak. You will firstly get to Nantian Gate, then get to the famous Plank Road in the Sky which is seen as the most dangerous path in the world. Well, it is dependent on you to take this fearsome path or not. It is a more than 100 meters long, 0.3 meters wide plank road built along the surface of a vertical cliff, which usually takes about 30~45 minutes to walk through and back. Keep walking about 20mins from the Plank Road in the Sky, you will get to the South Peak which is the highest peak on Mount Hua. From South Peak, you can see other four lower peaks. Then take the last hiking about 40 minutes to the West Peak. The West Peak is also called Lotus Peak because of its unique shape. This peak is formed by a huge rock. Hence, it's very steep.
Lastly, walk about 20mins from West Peak to the West Peak Cableway station to take a cable car to descend the mountain. Hanging over 900 meters above the valley, West Peak Cable Car offers breathtaking view of the peaks and valleys of Mount Huashan, which is a highlight you can't miss out.
Transfer back to your hotel in Xian.
Accommodation: Xi'an downtown hotel
Day 5 Mount Lishan+Huaqing Hot Springs
Mount Lishan+Huaqing Hot Springs – It is said to be the place where Yang Guifei, a famous imperial consort, once bathed. This location preserves relatively intact cultural relics from various dynasties such as Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, Ming, and Qing, including cultural sites, garden landscapes, ancient architecture, and renowned ancient trees, among other cultural resources.transfer to airport for your flight,service ENDS.
Quotation:RMB****/PP(Private tour for 6-12 persons, No hidden cost and 0 shopping)
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