Top Northwest China Outdoor Activities

With so much to see, exploring Xi’an’s most important sights in one day can be challenging without a plan. This private tour brings the city’s highlights together with ease thanks to an efficient itinerary. Visit the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then continue into Xi’an’s historic center to see the Ancient City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. As it's a private tour, you can also customize when and where you stop to suit your interests—not possible on shared excursions.

30km (18.6 miles) east of Xi'an and beside the Terracotta Army, Huaqing Palace features the Imperial Pools of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), Pear Garden, Frost Flying Hall, Nine-Dragon Lake, Five-Room Building and Mount Li. Huaqing Pool is famous for the romantic love story of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Yuhuan. Huaqing Palace Ticket Checking Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:10 p.m. Please make your own way to Huaqing Palace Huaqing Palace Ticket: Valid for anytime entry during the day’s opening hours. There are two showtimes for the Xi'an Incident Live Show at Yaoguang Theater inside Huaqing Palace Scenic Area First Show: 10:10 a.m. Second Show: 3:00 p.m. Duration: Approximately 1 hour Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the showtime for admission.

Visit one of China’s “Five Greatest Mountains,” Mount Hua, on an all-day guided adventure from Xian. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Enjoy a cable car ride, hike the mountain’s narrow paths, admire its five peaks, and learn about its important religious history before returning to your hotel.

Discover the ancient wonders of Xi'an on this premium, customizable private tour. Begin with the magnificent Terracotta Warriors and scenic Lishan Imperial Tomb. Afterward, channel your inner artisan with an exclusive, hands-on clay warrior sculpting workshop. The afternoon is yours! Choose 1-2 city landmarks to explore at your own pace—like the ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, or Muslim Quarter. Why Choose Us: • Zero Shopping Stops: A strict no-shopping policy focused entirely on culture. • Hands-On Crafting: Sculpt your own miniature Terracotta Warrior. • Local Food & Hidden Gems: Your expert guide will point out the best authentic street food and hidden local spots along your route. • Hassle-Free Transfers: Private, door-to-door pick-up within Xi'an's 3rd Ring Road. • Total Flexibility: Afternoon tickets are excluded by design, giving you the freedom to customize your day and pay only for what you want to see.

10 years+ experienced Xi'an Top Guides; Comfortable private vehicles; Customer oriented pace of tour; Award-winning route and team This exclusive day tour of Xi'an invites you to immerse yourself in the core of this ancient city. Discover renowned sites such as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Qujiang Lake Park, the Ancient Xi'an City Wall, and the bustling Moslem Quarter. Revel in the rich historical atmosphere of China's previous capital and explore its profound historical legacy.

*Kongfu Lesson(Hong Quan or Taiji) Shaanxi is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese kung fu. "Hong Quan", which originated in here, is an important branch of Chinese kung fu and also a significant part of Chinese culture. It is an important intangible cultural heritage of China. You will experience a traditional Chinese kung fu class that lasts for 1 to 1.5 hours. After that, you can enjoy the pleasure of cycling on the city wall. While cycling, you can admire the beautiful scenery of Xi'an city from the city wall.

Explore the top popular mountain Mt. Huashan in Xi’an, to appreciate its beauty and grandeur. You will enjoy an effortless Mt. Huashan sightseeing by cable car up and down the West Peak. Have a chance to explore the thrilling but safe trails between peaks while admiring breathtaking views. Follow your professional local guide to discover the legendary stories of iconic sights on different peaks.

Explore China’s ancient capital city by bike or by foot. After a convenient hotel pickup, stop by the morning food market before heading to the historic city wall and hopping on a bicycle or embarking on a walking tour. Learn about the city’s fascinating history from an informative local guide and check out sites like Moat Park.

Renowned as the culinary heart of ancient China, Xi’an boasts a unique fusion of Silk Road and Sino-Islamic flavours in its time-honoured street food, and this immersive evening tour unlocks the very best of the city’s authentic gastronomic treasures—guided by seasoned local insiders, you’ll wander the iconic Muslim Quarter and hidden local haunts around Drum Tower Square, savouring over 10 classic signature dishes including Rougamo, Yangrou Paomo and the famed local "bold speciality" Marinated Jelly Noodles, plus a host of customisable street bites, and sip on fresh local pomegranate juice and traditional drinks while hearing fascinating Silk Road stories behind the flavours. We offer two flexible packages for this tour, one with a meeting point check-in with your guide and another inclusive of private car round-trip transfers, crafting a tailored, unforgettable food and culture experience for every adventurous food lover.

Your tour guide will greet you at the meeting point about 9:00 a.m! After a brief introduction to the tour, we will head to a crowded morning market filled with daily necessities. Like an open-aired grocery store, the shopping here is the central feature of the local’s daily life. It is bustling with people buying goods and at the same time bargaining vigorously. Xi’an City Wall， It is the biggest and one of the best-preserved city walls in this country and cycling on this 640-year-old wall is always considered one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable experiences in the city. Following the one-hour bike ride you will be guided to a quaint cultural street exuding an aura of calm. Buildings are in an ancient Chinese architectural style and the vendors trade a variety of writing brushes, papers and stone seals. Traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy works can be browsed everywhere along the street. Then, you will be back to the Hilton Xian Hotel.

Zhangye located in the northwest of China Gansu province, it was known as “Ganzhou” in the past time. As the “arm” in Zhangqian Period to the communication with the western regions in Western Han Dynasty. Zhangye got it’s name and has always been praised as “the Yangtze River region in the frontier” and “the Golden Zhangye”. This morning you will visit the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes the legend said that the Heavenly Horse left a footprint in the cave, it has become a treasure of the temple, you will see the beautiful snow mountain and grassland here. Enjoy lunch in the local ethnic Yugur people’s tent. Pingshanhu Grand Canyon is the TOP 5 grand canyon in the world. We will hiking in the park for about 2 hours.The scenic area includes the grand canyon,The scenic area includes the grand canyon, stone wonders, desert and snow mountain, primitive forest, and aesthetic value.

Probably you don’t know that Sichuan is not the only hometown of panda and Chengdu is not the only place to see pandas. The fact is, you can see both the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors and the world’s most adorable animal -- pandas in Xi’an. The city not only boasts boundless heritages but also countless wild plants and animals, and panda is the most valuable one. If you have kids with you and the same time you have some extra time in the city, then visiting Xi’an wild panda protecting & breeding center will be quite a memorable experience. You can also see golden monkeys and some other rare animals in the same area.

This day trip will lead you to the east side of Xian and visit two important historical sites, which coincidentally adjacent to each other, Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace. The local guide will accompany you to admired the most significant excavation in 90s and see the great formation of the Terracotta Army, from which you will know about Qin history and the first Emperor in Chinese history - Qin Shi Huang. In the afternoon, you will head for Huaqing Palace and be amazed by its Tang era pavilions, lotus pools and gardens while listening to the great love story of Lady Yang.

Join this exclusive private day tour to explore two top Xi'an attractions in one convenient trip, with full comfort and personalized service. Included: Professional English-speaking guide, private chauffeured car, and all entrance tickets (no hidden costs). Your day includes: Visiting Famen Temple – a sacred Buddhist site where you’ll see the iconic 148-meter Namaste Dagoba and the revered finger bone relic of Sakyamuni Buddha. Then, head to Qianling Mausoleum – the only joint mausoleum of two emperors (Emperor Gaozong and China’s sole female ruler, Empress Wu Zetian). Here, you’ll view stone statues, the Blank Tablet, and well-preserved Tang Dynasty court murals. Your guide will share key insights as you go, and the private service lets you enjoy a seamless, crowd-free experience from hotel pickup to drop-off.

In this private day tour, you will be spared of the trouble going around in public transportation and being delayed in finishing your scheduled sites. We will provide you private vehicle with a professional driver who is dedicated to serve you only. He/she will make sure you get around in each site smoothly and safely. You will also own a personal guide who accompanies you to every site you go and deliver detailed information about the site. About tour, you would abosutely love it if you already see Terracotta Warriors and just want to stay in the city. Each site would refresh your idea about this ancient city and provide you a new perspective to view it. You will be able to get inside the local people's life and learn about their culture and traditions.

Have a layover in Xi’an? Don’t waste a single minute of your transit—seize the chance to explore this ancient capital! We offer 8-hour and 10-hour tailored layover itineraries, perfect for turning your connecting time into an incredible cultural adventure, even for evening explorations of Xi’an’s most iconic spots. You’ll visit the world-famous Terracotta Army (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the 10-hour tour adds the vibrant historic Muslim Quarter with its unique local charm. All tickets, professional English-speaking guide, and private transfers are included—a hassle-free experience to dive into Xi’an’s history and culture without rushing your flight!

You don’t have to haggle with taxi drivers or join a group tour to brave Mount Huashan, China’s most precipitous mountain. Ride the cable car up to North Peak, 5,295 feet (1,614 meters) above sea level, then hike among temples, pines, sculptures, and engravings: your private guide will help you find the best angles for photos.

Enjoy the freedom of hiking independently and the comfort of a private guide to get you oriented on this door-to-door tour of Mt. Huashan, one of China’s signature mountains. Your private guide will explain the hiking route options to you then leave you to explore. Please note: Tour includes site entrance fees but excludes shuttle bus and cable car charges. Upgrade to add a foot massage for tired tootsies.

Buy your ticket in advance to the Shaanxi History Museum at Xi'an. Advance tickets guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time; there's no risk of sold-out tickets. You will be picked up from your Xian hotel and dropped off at your Xian hotel.

Experience Xi’an’s most dazzling night magic on this exclusive private tour, featuring three iconic after-dark sights and seamless travel tailored for your group. Glide along the serene lakeside of Tang Paradise—where Tang Dynasty architecture glows against the water, a peaceful yet breathtaking start to your evening—before heading to Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square and the world-famous Datang Everbright City, Xi’an’s unmissable city light wonderland with picture-perfect illuminated backdrops at every turn. This tour includes a private car, professional English-speaking guide, and all entrance tickets for a hassle-free journey, with the flexible option to add an authentic local dinner and savor Xi’an’s classic flavors. Set your own pace for photos and exploration, and immerse yourself in the vibrant blend of ancient Tang grandeur and modern nightlight charm that makes Xi’an’s evenings unforgettable.

Discover ancient Xi’an’s top landmarks hassle-free on this curated 2-day tour—all unmissable sights, professional English guide, private driver included! Explore the world-famous Terracotta Army (all 3 pits), Tang Dynasty Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, China’s largest Xi’an City Wall, and the unique Qianling Mausoleum (China’s only imperial mausoleum of an emperor & the sole female ruler Wu Zetian). Our expert English-speaking guide shares vivid historical insights and insider details at every stop, bringing Xi’an’s imperial heritage to life. A private driver handles all seamless transportation between sites, so you skip the planning and stress—just focus on soaking up the magic of China’s legendary ancient capital. No hidden details, no rushed itineraries—just a complete Xi’an experience, crafted for travelers who want to see it all, effortlessly.

This day trip will offer you a privately guided hiking experience in one of the five most scared mountains in China - Mt.Hua. It’s most noted for its steepness, which crowned the name of “The No.1 Precipitous Mountain under Heaven”. Several ancient Taoist temples has resided here and some emperors even made their pilgrimages to the mountain, praising the mountain to be one of the holy land for Taoism. In this private trip, you will enjoy a fully flexible choice of hiking style that better suits your expectation and health condition. No matter how you hike, our tour guide will make sure you are showered in the ancient history, holy Taoism ideology, and magnificent natural landscape. You will be marveled by the exquisitely built temples, steep ridges and peaks, and the persistence of the monks who has been living here for decades.

Xian is one of few Chinese cities to preserve its traditional walled city layout, and the city walls extend an impressive 9 miles (14 kilometers). Discover them with a guide to explain Xian's long history and how its defensive systems operated on this to-the-point tour. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your downtown hotel or a bike rental to see more of the walls independently.