5-Day Xi’an Ancient Capital & Sacred Mount Huashan Expedition
Step into the starting point of the Silk Road. Witness the 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, don traditional Hanfu attire at the Great Tang All Day Mall, embark on an exhilarating hike up Mount Huashan, and master ancient calligraphy rubbing techniques.
Journey Highlights
- star Uncover the secrets of the 2,200-year-old Emperor Qin Terracotta Warriors Museum
- star Walk along Muslim Quarter street markets & taste famous Xi’an hand-pulled biangbiang noodles
- star Don authentic Hanfu robes & wander illuminated Great Tang All Day Mall
- star Hike the dramatic cliff paths of Mount Huashan, one of China’s sacred peaks
- star Try traditional Shuanyuanmen calligraphy & Beilin stone tablet rubbing workshops
Detailed Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.
Arrival in Xi’an, Bell Tower & Muslim Quarter
Private airport or railway transfer to hotel. Explore the iconic Bell & Drum Towers, then sample authentic street delicacies in the Muslim Quarter and Sajinqiao Night Market.
Terracotta Warriors & Huaqing Palace
Spend the morning marveling at the life-sized Terracotta Army pits. In the afternoon, visit Huaqing Palace at the foot of Mount Lishan with optional evening "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" show.
Shaanxi History Museum, Hanfu Experience & Tang Night Mall
Explore artifacts at Shaanxi History Museum. Participate in a traditional Hanfu costume fitting, then walk through the glowing Great Tang All Day Mall at night.
Mount Huashan Mountain Hiking Expedition
Excursion to Mount Huashan (approx. 1.5 hours). Take a cable car to peak ridge trails, exploring dramatic granite cliffs, Taoist temples, and mountain vistas before returning to Xi’an.
Shuanyuanmen Calligraphy, Tablet Rubbing & Departure
Visit Shuanyuanmen Culture Street for a hands-on calligraphy and stone rubbing workshop at Forest of Stone Steles Museum before private airport/station transfer.
Journey Inclusions
- Ground transportation in a private chauffeured vehicle
- Private English-speaking local tour guide
- 4 nights in hotel accommodation (double-occupancy basis)
- First-entry admission tickets to scenic sites listed in the itinerary
- Daily hotel buffet breakfast
- Comprehensive travel accident insurance
- Lunches and dinners (guests are free to explore local food scene with guide recommendations)
- Round-trip flight or high-speed rail tickets to/from arrival city
- Personal discretionary spending and souvenirs
- Single room supplement charges