All Northwest China Tours & Excursions in 2026

Enjoy a level of service that comes close to a private tour in a group of no more than six people. Start at the iconic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, with a deep dive into the world of Qin Shi Huang. Enjoy Xian cuisine at a local restaurant before returning to the city to explore its majestic City Wall. Finally, head to the city’s street food epicenter, the Muslim Quarter.

The vast expanse of Qinghai Lake lies two hours from Xining, while Chaka Salt Lake takes four hours. This private tour, with your own comfortable vehicle, lets you see both in just a day, with lunch and entrance fees included. Capture classic shots of Tibetan nomads’ black tents in sweeping grassland and the sky reflected in mirror-like water as you see a side of the Silk Road few travelers experience.

On this full-day private tour, experience the Yellow River’s largest waterfall without the hassle of hiring your own transport and navigating rural roads. Settle in for a long drive to the Hukou Waterfall; this tour is operated with a private, air-conditioned vehicle, so you’ll arrive fresh and ready to explore. Take in the unique landscape of the Loess Plateau (named for its wind-deposited yellow soil) and watch as the Yellow River suddenly shrinks to less than 20% of its width, causing water to plummet into the gorge below.

Check out the Tang-style architecture in Xian on this private evening tour, where the buildings will be lit up, and your guide will tell you all about the historical significance of the area. You’ll be collected from your hotel at around 6:30pm, then taken to Tang Paradise, where you can stroll around the area and take plenty of photos. After two to three hours, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.

Choose your preferred starting time to visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in half day. A knowledgeable local expert tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby, explain the story of the warriors to you, and at last see you off at your hotel. You may rest assured that you are in good hands.

Rent a car is more flexible than the fixed route tour, more flexible time control, you can have your own itinerary. Mult Types of vehicles Travel advisor online support in English, French, Spanish Each car/van has limits of number of passengers. Please also take your luggage pieces and size into consideration when choosing the car/van type.

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.

Take a full-day tour to discover Xi'an by visiting the city's historical sites, the Terracotta Army Museum and Huaqing Pool. An experienced English-speaking tour guide will show your around and take it easy with public transportation during this day trip.

On this tour, you will marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese artisans at the Terracotta Army. Later, watch the grand outdoor water show Song of Everlasting Sorrow, a stunning live performance depicting the poignant love story between Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei against the mountain backdrop of Huaqing Palace. Your knowledgeable guide will share untold historical secrets of the Terracotta Warriors and Tang Dynasty emperors. Daily departures available, valid April 1 – October 31.

This is a pure Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses museum English guide group tour WITHOUT tourist factory-shopping stop with pre-booking entry tickets and easy find meeting point. Xi'an subway is new, clean, easy, safe, fast and cheap in price, only around 10RMB/each, you will meet your guide and join the mini group tour at the subway line 9 , HUA QING CHI station, EXIT C. Your guide will lead you take a bus around 15 minutes to Terracotta Warriors directy(guide pay for bus) After 2 hours museum visit, your tour will be ended at the exit of Terracoatta museum. You can optional choose stay longer or take a taxi or take same way back. You are easily spend 13RMB/each come back downtown hotel or explore the market on your own.( 5RMB/each Bus+ 9RMB/each Subway) Taxi or DIDI cost: 80-150 RMB/cab

Take one day to travel round-trip from Xi’an to Luoyang by high-speed train to visit two famous attractions, Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes. Your private guide picks you up in Luoyang and takes you to Shaolin Temple to watch a kung-fu demonstration that displays amazing martial arts moves. Then head to the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage with Chinese Buddhist stone carvings that cover the rock mountain inside and out. Your private tour includes transportation, entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Instant Confirmation Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver Free hotel pickup and drop-off included Informative, friendly and professional guide All entrance fees included Lunch included

Even if you have only one night in Xian, experience the city’s highlights on this private door-to-door tour. Start at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, where your guide will explain the history of this UNESCO World Heritage landmark. Visit a local ceramics factory—if you’d like—before enjoying an authentic Chinese dinner. Finally, watch the magical dance-drama A Song of Everlasting Sorrow at Huaqing Palace (April-October only).

Step back into ancient Chinese history with this guided tour of Xi’an’s illustrious history museums. Listen to your private guide’s special insights into the history of the Shaanxi region, dating back to the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang at the Shaanxi History Museum. See Chinese calligraphy and stone inscriptions at the Beilin Museum; explore the ancient artifacts at Xi’an Museum; and see a notable mausoleum at the Han Yang Ling Museum.

Explore one of China’s ancient capitals on this half-day tour of historic Xi'an, including hotel pick-up. Start with a visit to the fascinating Shaanxi History Museum to learn about the region’s rich history and discover Xi'an’s former glory as the gateway to the Silk Road. Afterwards, visit the landmark Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

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.

No mater you arrive in Xi’an by train or flight, private transfer service is always available for this tour. With no time-consuming shopping stops, follow a professional local guide to visit the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors and the ancient City Wall in Xi’an.

If Chinese culture fascinates you, go deeper with a private guide on this half-day tour, available morning or afternoon to fit your needs. After pickup from your hotel, visit ancient Small Wild Goose Pagoda and discover Xian’s extraordinary history at the Xian Museum. Next, embrace the color of a traditional shadow puppet show, with your guide on hand to explain. Finish with a dumpling feast at De Fa Chang.

This half day Terra Cotta Army Museum tour will give travelers a chance to see the world famous TCA. A professional local guide during the tour will help you to grasp the importance of the army. A nice and convenient round-way private transportation will make you trip more comfortable and enjoyable.

Discover one of China’s most sacred sites without the hassle of navigating public transit with chauffeur-driven transfers to the foothills of Mt. Hua Shan, one of the five Great Mountains of China. Pilgrims often scale the mountain on foot, on this private, self-guided tour the choice is up to you: travel to the North Peak by cable car or hike the steep cliffs for a traditional experience. From there, explore the area’s unique sculptures and temples or trek to one of the other peaks before returning to the visitor center, on foot or by cable car, for your private return transfer.

Visit the top two museums watch the most amazing show in Xi'an in a day. Immerse yourself into the profound history and fascinating stories behind these discoveries. A professional tour guide and an clean air-conditioned van will make your tour as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

More than 3,000 years of history including over 1,100 years as the capital city of ancient dynasties, have endowed Xian with an amazing historical heritage, and Terracotta Army Museum is the must-see for all travelers. On this customizable day tour, you will visit this top site in the morning, and continue the afternoon sightseeing based on your interest, choose your preferred sites from the most flexible tour options, escorted by a private tour guide and visit Xian at your own pace.

Don’t spend your day trip to Xi’an exploring on someone else’s schedule. On this day trip, see the sides of Xi’an you want to see with a private driver and a fully customizable schedule. Choose from a range of local landmarks, including the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Muslim Quarter, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors in Lintong. Alternately, if there are any other places you want to visit, you can add them to your schedule too.

Explore the carbohydrate capital with your local and passionate food guide. Get an authentic taste of delicacies and culture while strolling through the bluestone streets. Talk to locals and experience human firework in a vibrant district.

Immerse yourself in the culture and culinary delights of Xian during a 9-course Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at Huaqing Palace. A great introduction for first-time visitors, this convenient package includes a 9-course banquet—including Chinese specialties such as noodle soup and deep-fried tofu—and a ticket to the ‘The Everlasting Sorrow’ show, which often sells out.