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Learn about a fascinating aspect of traditional Chinese history in this day tour from Xi’an. See artifacts at the Banpo Museum and learn about the Terracotta Army, a collection of thousands of ancient sculptures of warriors and horses buried underground. You won’t have to worry about transportation as you travel by a group tour bus.

On this small group tour of Xi’An, combine heritage from the Qin and Ming dynasties of imperial China with visits to two of the city’s main attractions. Explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in the morning; an early visit helps avoid the worst of the crowds at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After breaking for lunch, travel back to the early days of the Ming Dynasty as you walk or ride around the Xi’An City Wall.

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.

Visit the bustling Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque to see some traditional architecture and taste some typical street food snacks. See Drum Tower Square and watch the Fountain Show. Come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an. Explore old Xi’an by visiting the Wild Goose Pagoda and biking on the Ancient City Wall.

This trip is specially designed for people who doesn't want to stuff their day tour too full. Start at a early hour will spare you the trouble of being squeezed by the crowds and reward you some quality time to enjoy the sight. After visiting the Terracotta Army, you will head for a local farmer's house and learn about the local life and their dwelling form. You will be dropped back to your hotel by early afternoon, you won't feel too much heat in Summer.

Known as one of the Five Great Mountains of China, Huashan is particularly famous for its five distinct peaks, each with its unique character and significance: East Peak (Zhaoyang Peak): Known as the "Morning Sun Peak," it offers stunning sunrise views and is home to the Huashan Sunrise Pavilion. West Peak (Lianhua Peak): Also called the "Lotus Flower Peak," it is notable for its picturesque scenery and the iconic Lotus Flower Cave. South Peak (Luoyan Peak): The highest of the five peaks at 2,154 meters, it is often referred to as the "Wild Goose Resting Peak" and provides panoramic views. North Peak (Yuntai Peak): Known as the "Cloud Terrace Peak," it serves as the main gateway to the mountain and features the famous Thousand-Foot Precipice and Hundred-Foot Crevice. Central Peak (Yunv Peak): Also known as the "Jade Maiden Peak," it is associated with various legends and offers a serene and less crowded experience. Take cable car - an easy access to the top, then hike freely !