[Terracotta warriors, Pit 1]
Half day
The Terracotta Army, explained
Skip the confusion at the gates. Your guide handles tickets and tells the story behind the pits.
Trusted local partnerEnglish & Korean guides available
Xi'an 西安
The ancient capital at the start of the Silk Road. We arrange your guide through a checked local partner in Xi'an, and stay with you on chat for the whole trip.
- Suggested stay
- 2–3 days
- Getting there
- High-speed rail from Beijing or Shanghai, or fly in
- Pairs well with
- Beijing · Chengdu
- Arranged by
- Our Xi'an partner, with us on chat
Ideas for your days
Every trip is planned around you. These are starting points, not fixed tours.
[City Wall at sunset]
Afternoon to evening
City Wall and a Muslim Quarter food walk
Cycle the old wall, then eat your way through the lanes with someone who knows what to order.
[Big Wild Goose Pagoda]
Full day
Museums, pagodas and Tang-dynasty Xi'an
The Shaanxi History Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, with reservations sorted in advance.
What your guide takes care of
- Tickets and timed entries, booked with the right ID
- Getting around: driver, metro or taxi, without a Chinese phone
- Ordering food and paying where cards aren't accepted
- History and stories in English or Korean
Who will guide you
In Xi'an we work with [PARTNER AGENCY], a licensed local agency. You book and pay with us; they provide your guide on the ground.
- ✓ Agency licence checked by our team
- ✓ We speak with your guide before you arrive
- ✓ Every trip reviewed afterwards
- ✓ You can message us at any point
Questions about Xi'an
Can I combine Xi'an with other cities?
Yes. Tell us your full route and we'll arrange guides and train tickets for each stop.
Do I need a visa to visit?
It depends on your passport. Ask us and we'll point you to the current official rules.