All Northwest China Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 3

This half day old city walking and foodie tour will give you a chance to explore the city in a more leisurely way without missing some most popular local snacks and dishes. By walking through those backstreet alleyways bursting with locals and street vendors, and by sampling the authentic local food on street side and in some popular restaurants, travelers will gain an authentic flavor and a great insight into the local area and its culture. In addition, travelers will also see some historical monuments of the city during this tour, like the Great Mosque of Xi’an, the Muslim Street, the Bell Tower and City Wall. A professional local guide will help travelers to see more and understand more of the city and its people. The tour will end nearby the Bell Tower in the center of Xi’an where there is convenient public transportation for you to go back to your hotel.

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; you can also opt to include a bike rental to see more of the walls independently.

Skip the rigid itineraries and opt for a more flexible approach to sightseeing on this private full-day tour of Xi’an. Head to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then take your pick of two more Xi’an highlights, catered to your interests. Choose between Huaqing Hot Springs, Banpo Museum, Xi'an City Wall, and many more options, with your choice of guide-only, guide with pickup, or guide plus transportation.

Nestled south of Xi'an, the Qinling Mountains serve as an ideal habitat for rare animals such as giant pandas, Sichuan golden monkeys, crested ibises, and takins. This half-day tour will take you to the "Qinling Four Treasures Conservation Center," where you can observe these precious creatures up close. Within the center, "Qizai" stands out as the undoubted star—it is the world's only brown giant panda. The center is just a 1 hour and 20 minute drive south from Xi'an. You have more than two hours to explore, where you can see Qizai, black-and-white giant pandas, red pandas, black bears, vultures, and the other three rare species. Our driver will help you get oriented upon arrival, and navigating the center is easy with signs featuring both Chinese and English introductions.

Beat the language barrier and explore Xian in your own style at your own pace on this 2-day private tour. Choose up to six attractions from a possible 15, including signature sights like the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and lesser-known attractions like bar street or the Calligraphy Museum. Then just sit back and relax as your private guide and driver take you around. Tour includes lunch in non-touristy restaurants.

The Terracotta Warriors Museum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Xian’s most in-demand attraction. Ensure entry even at busy times while benefiting from the knowledge and insight of your guide when you prebook this convenient tour—without the hard-sell factory or shopping stops that blight many Chinese tours. Choose between a small-group visit with hotel transfers by shared vehicle and an even more intimate group with private hotel transfers.

Make your departure from Xi'an Bei North Train Station is as smooth and hassle-free as possible by booking your private transfer with a private driver ensures a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle to take you to your hotel in downtown Xian.

Through the tale of a camel labor who braves innumerable hardships during a journey to the Western Regions and eventually makes his return, the performance vividly demonstrates the profound impact of the Silk Road on China. It comprehensively unfolds the history, culture, politics, economy, and social mores of the flourishing Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 906 AD). The show is accompanied by subtitles in English, Korean, and Chinese.

Do you want to have a look about the 2nd largest waterfall and China mother river in China? In this private designed itinerary, you could fully experience the marvellous sightseeing.  Our English-speaking guide will pick you up from the lobby of your own booked hotel at 08:00 am or your preferred starting time. It takes around 4 hours driving northwards from Xi’an. From May to October you will see the roaring waterfall, in winter and early spring, you will see the calm glacier fall. No matter what time you go，you will be astounded by its unique desolate and power beauty. All entrance fee, hand-picked local Chinese style lunch(for tour with lunch option) and private English speaking tour guide & transportation are all inclusive in this full day tour!

Shaanxi is one of the most important regions and the birthplace for the Chinese nation and Chinese civilization. 13 dynasties including the most prosperous dynasties like the Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang once built their capitals in Shaanxi province. With the abundant cultural heritage and profound cultural accumulation, Shaanxi province forms its unique cultural features and style. Shaanxi History Museum which is known as “the pearl of the ancient city and the treasure house of Chinese civilization” is an art palace to present both the culture and history of Shaanxi and Chinese ancient civilization. Note: For booking this tour, travelers have to send their passport details like full names and corresponding passport numbers 7 days before. The booking of the service is not a direct ticket of the museum, we have to manage with the ticket booking first and then can tell the result. Whenever it's high season, most of time it's unable to book the tickets, then you will get the full refund.

Uncover the rich culture and history hidden within the holy land of Chinese Buddhism during the Tang Dynasty on this unforgettable 2-hour guided tour. Delight in this splendid architectural masterpiece from 1300 years ago.

Choose your own adventure with this private guided tour of Xian City: flexible to suit you and your group. This day trip from Shanghai takes you to Xian City’s highlights: great for those on a limited schedule. See the stunning ancient city of Xian, surrounded by dramatic scenery. You’re free to choose between a number of attractions, whether it’s the Terracotta Warriors, pagodas, hot springs, the Great Wall, Mosques, museums or the bustling Muslim Quarter. This action-packed tour is sure to provide your history and culture fix.

Discover one of China’s most enthralling attractions on a full-day tour of the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses from Xi’an. With a professional guide, marvel at the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century; see 7,000 life-sized figures in ordered rows and hear of how the sculptures were meticulously constructed to honor Emperor Qin Shihuang, China’s first ruler. Includes a Chinese lunch and convenient round-trip transportation from your Xi’an hotel.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening out in Xi'an and discover the city’s rich cultural heritage with a dazzling Tang Dynasty show, featuring live music, Chinese folk dances, and ancient cultural traditions. Prebook your tickets to guarantee your admission on your preferred date and upgrade to include a dumpling dinner for a more complete experience.

During this 3-4 hour unique Dumpling making workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Chinese spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional style courtyard. You’ll be treated with local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guided to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. Finally, you can enjoy the dumplings with delicious fillings made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

Xi’an is known for its important historic attractions and fascinating cultural experiences. With an afternoon visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horse Museum followed by a Chinese theater performance of The Song of Everlasting Sorrow in the evening, this full-day tour gives travelers a taste of both. Includes guide and transfers.

Pay a visit to the Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xian with this small group tour, max 15. Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the museum. Here you’ll have a thorough tour of the pits and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition. Afterward, enjoy lunch before an optional tour of the Muslim Quarter including the Drum and Bell Tower Square and the Great Mosque.

Discover the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum on a private half-day tour. Choose a morning or afternoon departure time, then relax in private transportation from your Xi’an hotel to the museum. Follow your guide through the three pits of the UNESCO listed museum for an engaging and personalized tour.

Mt. Huashan is a rich treasure for travelers who have strong interest in it. There are 4 different routes for travelers to explore Huashan Mountain with different ascending way and descending way (North Peak up and North Peak down, North Peak up and West Peak down, West Peak up and North Peak down, West Peak up and West Peak down). In this tour, you are allowed to choose the routes you prefer most according to your interest and condition. We cover all transfer, tour guide and entry fees and you just need to tell our guide by which route you want to explore this beautiful mountain and prepare some food as lunch (no restaurant on the mountain top).

However packed your Xi'an schedule is, don’t miss the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Your private driver whisks you straight from your downtown accommodation to the excavation site an hour away. Here your private guide escorts you around all three digging pits and steer you to the most fascinating artifacts in the exhibition hall. Return to base with energy left for work, meetings, or another tour.

Experience the music and dance of the Tang Dynasty on a night out at Xi’an’s Huaqing Palace. After a convenient hotel pickup in downtown Xi’an, head to the historic palace—home to the beloved hot springs of the same name—and see The Song of Everlasting Sorrow, an epic tale of love about a Tang Dynasty emperor and his concubine during a time of turmoil.

Navigating online ticket bookings for popular Chinese attractions can be different without a local ID and payment method ,and long waits are common .Booking in advance through a reliable service and joining a guided tour with skip -- the -- line --access is far superior : it eliminates booking hassles ,skips long queues , and ensure a smooth , time --efficient visit . You'll gain priority entry to this UNESCO site , hear engaging stories of life --sized terracotta army and imperial history , learn about ancient ''High Techniques '' dating back 2.000 years ago . The guide's commentary will bring history to life , turning your tour into an engaging cultural experience , not just a sightseeing trip . This itinerary is thoughtfully arranged to allow plenty of time for you to explore at your own pace ,private and luxury tour is waiting for you .

This is not another walking tour but a small group tour travel by private tuktuk and offer unlimited food and drinks while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around Xi’an off the beaten path. You will visit one of China’s oldest and largest markets, eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own...plus a lot more surprises!

Discover Xi’an’s many historic treasures on this private full-day tour and enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide. Marvel at Emperor Qin’s Army of Terracotta Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; explore the Yaodong cave dwellings; and visit the grand Tomb of Emperor Jingdi at the Hanyangling Museum.