Top Northwest China Sightseeing Tours in 2026

View Xian’s signature sights on two days of private sightseeing, with accommodation at your own expense. Admire the thousands of clay soldiers protecting the first emperor of China at the Museum of Terracotta Soldiers, and explore the Muslim Quarter. On day two, check out the Xi'an Museum to admire its ancient and medieval treasures, and stand on Xian’s City Wall, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

Enjoy a full-day tour to Mount Huashan to see Buddhist and Taoist temples, walk through the mountains and admire the spectacular landscape of sheer cliffs with temples that cling to the rock. Depart Xi’an early to make the most of your day, then take a cable car to the summit of at Mount Huashan upon your arrival. Have free time to hike on your own, perhaps stopping at Gold Lock Pass to marvel at thousands of locks that dangle from along the trail fences. Includes transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off.

Accompanied by your professional guide with comfortable vehicle so that you can get around the city easier. This half day tour can be fully customized based on your interests. You can either go by the suggested itinerary or inform the to-see listing upon meeting with your guide. Don't miss out the opportunity to visit the well-preserved City wall.

On this private half-day tour, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors in Lintong without any of the uncomfortable and unnecessary features of a large group tour. Skip the large groups and rigid schedules and walk around these remarkable archeological sites at your own pace, learning about their place in Chinese history and culture from your private guide. Skip the gift shops and reproduction factories, too: there are no add-ons except the ones you choose.

Spend full day with a local expert guide to have a customized day trip of Terracotta Warriors and other Xian top attractions, discover the vivid life-size soldiers and horses as well as the ancient army of Qin Shi Huang’s empire in the morning, choose your preferred site to continue sightseeing in the afternoon. Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking tour guide service are included. Full day guided historical trip of the must-see attractions in Xian Visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Choose your preferred city sites to continue in the afternoon Lunch and entrance fee at your expense for maximum flexibility Enjoy the most flexibility with a private tour guide and driver

Delve into the heritage and history of Luoyang on this all inclusive private day trip. With an expert guide, experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Admire awesome views of the surrounding area. Explore iconic White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, stroll around the halls and pavilions. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this private tour of Luoyang will delight history buffs.

Combine a visit to Xi’an’s star attraction with a tour of the historic walled town on this private full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Stand in awe before Emperor Qin’s mighty army of Terracotta Warriors and visit the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of the first emperor. After a typical Chinese lunch (included), climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls, and enjoy expansive views over the city. Finally, embark on a walking tour of the lively Muslim Quarter, stopping to admire the ornate Great Mosque and browse the colorful markets.

Visit some of Xi’an’s cultural and historical highlights on this full-day tour around the city. Get picked up direct from your hotel and taken straight to the Terracotta Warriors in Lintong; there’s no time wasted waiting around for other travelers on this private tour. In the afternoon, enjoy views of the city from the top of the Ancient City Walls and spend some time eating local snacks and exploring the Great Mosque in Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter.

Xian can be confusing if you don’t speak Chinese. With a private guide for the day, you can create a 100% personalized itinerary and smooth out all the transport logistics. Besides the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, you might choose to visit Xian City Wall, the Shaanxi History Museum, the underground Han Yang Ling Museum, the Muslim Quarter, or so much more. Please note this excursion does not include entry fees, transportation, or food costs.

Explore the colorful scenery of the Zhangye Danxia Geopark on this half-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the northern foothills of the Qilian Mountains by private car. Capture memorable photos of the area’s rainbow-hued rocks, learn about the distinctive area from your guide, and enjoy complimentary bottled water.

Experience Xi’an’s historic city wall on this nighttime walking tour. After traveling to the wall’s West Gate, meet up with an informative local guide and enjoy a stroll past sites like Moat Park Bar Square, Han Guang Men Gate, City Wall Circle Park, and Nanmen Square. Learn about the wall’s 600-year history, pause for excellent people watching, and admire picturesque views of modern office towers juxtaposed with a historic castle.

Discover the rich history and culture of Xi’an on a full-day private tour that includes the Terracotta Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll spend the morning at the impressive Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then choose from several options for your afternoon city sightseeing tour. Your guide can show you the Old City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum or Bell and Drum Tower Square, depending on your interest.

Xi'an is at its most atmospheric by night and a private tour means you can explore the city at your own pace. On this 4-hour evening tour, marvel at the illuminated landmarks of South Gate Square, sample tasty street foods (own expense) along Muslim Street, and watch the spectacular musical fountain show at the Great Wild Goose Pagoda.

See the top sites in historic Xi'an at a leisurely pace on this 2-day private tour. Visit highlights including Xi'an Museum, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, the Bell and Drum Towers on day one. On day two, explore the Banpo Museum, Terracotta Warriors UNESCO site, and Xi'an Ancient City Wall. The tour includes airport transfers and hotel pickup and drop-off, with the option to include accommodations or to book your own.

Rather than spending your layover at the airport in Xi'an, choose this private sightseeing tour. The personalized tour can be tailored to your needs, including visits to the main attractions such as the Terracotta Warriors Museum, ancient City Wall, and more. Your tour guide will greet you at the airport and drive you back to the airport or drop you off at your hotel at the end of the tour.

Visit the World UESCO Heritage Terracotta Army. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by passport and enjoy the Terracotta Army at your own pace—morning or afternoon. 1: Pre book to save time and stress 2: Explore Terra Cotta army at your own pace 3: Show the passport and enter Terracotta Army 4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon

Being a city with a history as log as 3,100 years and an ancient capital as long as 1,200 years, Xi'an is not only famed with its rich cultural heritages but also a city with amazing foods. An ancient wall divides the city into two different parts with shanty area within and new district outside and restaurants fill up every corner of the city with a great variety of food styles. People who come to China always ask whether can they find proper food since Chinese eat almost everything. Yes, our food could be really complicated but it also can be really simple yet tasty. There are not only foods for meat lovers but also foods for vegetarians. Walking or travelling by feet and public transportation both inside and outside of the wall will allow you to see more of the city, and sampling and tasting in different eateries at different corners of the city without missing seeing the most characteristic parts of Xi'an will be quite satisfying and appetizing.

Today we will arrange a private transfer for you to see the most beautiful rainbow Mountain in Zhangye. It is known as the Rainbow Mountain with an area of 529 square kilometers, it's the best place for tourism, painting, photography and science education, once you are in Zhangye pls never miss the rainbow Mountain, it gained the China's top seven most beautiful Danxia landforms. Zhangye is a small city, pls better book the tour 1 week ahead so we can find English speaking guide easily.

Mount Hua (Huashan), one of China’s five sacred mountains thanks to its Taoist temples, sits east of Xian in Shaanxi Province. While a return hike to the top of the mountain typically requires two days, this tour makes use of the cable cars, allowing you to take in the views from the summit with only a single day. With a private guide, you can explore at a leisurely pace and ask all the questions you want.

Embark on this exclusive private day tour from Luoyang to explore two of China’s most culturally significant landmarks: Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. Dive into the heart of Chinese martial arts and Zen Buddhism at Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu: witness a breathtaking live kung fu performance showcasing masterful martial arts stunts, uncover the temple’s 1,500-year legacy of history and spiritual culture, and marvel at China’s largest Pagoda Forest, a sacred memorial to revered monks. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Longmen Grottoes, a masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art spanning over 400 years of carving: wander this spectacular cliffside complex and gaze at thousands of exquisitely crafted Buddhist statues chiseled into limestone crags, a testament to the golden age of Tang Dynasty art and religious heritage. This private tour covers all entrance fees, lunch, English-speaking guide and seamless private vehicle transport—no extra costs, no hassle.

Pair the flexibility of independent travel with the convenience of an organized tour on this private guided door-to-door day tour to two of the top attractions near Louyang. Start by visiting the Shaolin Temple for a kung fu show. Afterwards, tour the Longmen Grottoes, a wonderland of over 100,000 ancient Buddhist carvings.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Mt. Huashan. Complete with private round-trip transportation from Xi'an, this tour, led by a dedicated guide, will show you and your private party the highlights of the region, including the scenic vistas and ancient temples. Take the cable car up the mountain while your guide explains the religious, historic, and cultural significance of the mountain.

See the highlights of Xian with ease on a private full-day tour with a local guide. Considered the cradle of Chinese civilization, Xian is famous for the Terracotta Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll also visit the Great Mosque and the Xian Ancient City Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty. Your tour includes a delicious Chinese lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Xian hotels.

Experience the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, the pride of Xian and one of the most popular entertainment excursions for tourists visiting the city. Hosted at the legendary Tang Dynasty Palace, this 4-hour evening performance offers exotic Chinese entertainment and Cantonese delicacies. Learn about the historical culture of ancient Xian while indulging in a dumpling banquet. Hotel pickup and public transportation ticket included.