Top Xian Outdoor Activities

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.

With so much to see, exploring Xian’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 Xian’s historic center to see the Ancient City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Entrance fees extra. Small-group tours available.

If you're short on time but want to make sure to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, this private half-day tour may be just the ticket. An English-speaking guide and driver will escort you from your hotel to the warriors and leave you with plenty of time to explore the attraction at your own pace. You'll then have the option to stop for lunch or dinner or head straight back to your hotel.

Make the most of your time in Xi’an on a small-group foodie tour by tuk-tuk, seeking out the city’s best food. Explore hidden streets within Xian’s city walls you wouldn’t find alone. Experience Xi’an's cuisine and culture at local eateries, with dinner and unlimited beer and soft drinks included. Stop at 4–5 different places, and sample the only craft beer brewed in Xi’an at a local brewery.

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.

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.

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.

*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.

Unless you can write your name in Chinese characters and have a credit card to match, online booking is hard in China. This service makes it easy, guaranteeing a spot at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, without locking you into transfers and guiding, though option is available. Your ticket includes entry to the main excavations and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, plus a shuttle bus in between.

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.

Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver and guide to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Visit the warriors at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, then customize your schedule for the day based on where you want to go: choose two more attractions in downtown Xi’an to visit afterward. All entrance fees at your own expense.

Discover China's rich history on a half-day door-to-door tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow your private guide through the pits one, two, and three and see more than 7,000 terracotta soldiers. Upgrade the afternoon tour to include a trip to the Tang Dynasty Show and a feast of traditional Shaanxi dumplings or enjoy lunch at a Qin Dynasty themed restaurant.

Skip the rigid itineraries and opt for a more flexible approach to sightseeing on this private customizable full-day tour of Xian. Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then choose two more Xian highlights based on your interests, such as Huaqing Hot Springs, Banpo Museum, or Xian City Wall. Options include transfer only or guide plus transportation for a seamless experience.

Biang biang noodles are one of the iconic dishes from Xi’an. Learn to make them yourself with this half-day small-group cooking class of easy difficulty. Visit a spice market to learn about and gather ingredients, then learn to make the noodles in a traditional Chinese courtyard, while enjoying local tea. Afterwards, enjoy your creations with beer or other beverages.

See Xian’s famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum on a half-day private tour. Perfect for visitors with limited time, enjoy convenient hotel pickup and skip-the-line access. Accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide, explore ancient sculptures built more than 2,000 years ago to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.

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.

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.

Indulge your craving for authentic Chinese cuisine and taste your way through Xi’an on a half-day walking and tuk-tuk tour. With an English-speaking guide, get off the beaten path and travel to the city’s ancient Muslim Quarter. Sample street food carts, try local specialties like the “Chinese hamburger” and pita bread-lamp soup, watch the preparation of dumplings and noodles, and get an insider’s view of the region’s rich food culture.

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.

See the highlights of Xi’an on a private full-day tour that includes the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum, Ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Follow your guide into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed mausoleum complex where life-sized Terracotta Warriors stand. Afterward, visit the Ancient City Wall and Muslim Quarter, enjoying personalized attention and hotel pickup for a seamless experience.

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 door to door tour of Mt. Huashan, enjoy the freedom of hiking independently & the comfort of a private transfer. With the driver's help in buying all the tickets, you can quickly get oriented.

Hukou Waterfall is the second's largest waterfall in China and the largest yellow waterfall in the world. Take this full day tour to visit the Huangdi Mausoleum, the origin of the Chinese nation and see the amazing landscape of this waterfall. The private roundtrip transfer from Xi'an is included. Get the most professional introduction about these areas from your private English-speaking tour guide.