Page Text Content
Xian
Famed for the incredible Terracotta Warriors, Xian city itself is often overlooked. An excellent example of an ancient Chinese walled city, the inner city streets form a neat grid pattern with the Bell Tower at the heart. The majority of the walls still stand today and visitors can walk or hire bicycles to explore the gateways and towers which stand guard over the city. Within the walls, the evocative Muslim Quarter is dominated by the picturesque Great Mosque, one of the largest in China. Here peddlers still cycle through the narrow maze of streets selling freshly baked bread, stalls offering delicious snacks attract regular custom and souvenir shops are sandwiched between traditional butchers and local galleries.
Muslim Quarter
Terracotta Warriors
To the airport (34km)
North Gate
To the Terracotta Army (34km)
Ziqiang Donglu
¡
Bei Dajie
Muslim Quarter
West Gate
Xi Dajie
3 1 2
East Gate
Drum Tower Dong Xinjie Bell Tower
Dong Dajie
Huancheng Nanlu
City walls
South Gate
Essential Xian
2 Nights from £128
Bell Tower
Day 1: Arrive Xian Upon arrival into Xian you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure to explore the surrounding area or to relax. Standard: Mercure Xian Superior: Grand Mercure Xian Deluxe: Sofitel Renmin Square Xian Day 2: Terracotta Warriors & Wild Goose Pagoda Enjoy a full day's sightseeing in one of China's most famous ancient and cultural cities, with a history spanning over 3,100 years. Visit the majestic Terracotta Warriors and the tomb of the first Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shihuang and the thousands of life-size statues who stand guard over it. This afternoon visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, perhaps Xian's most famous landmark. You'll also see the Grand mosque which is one of the largest in
China and a fascinating blend of Chinese and Islamic architecture as well as the atmospheric narrow lanes of the Muslim Quarter.(L) Day 3: Xian City Tour & Depart Your morning tour will take you to the impressive City Walls, one of the few still remaining in China today since their construction during the reign of the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Continue on to the huge Bell Tower situated in central Xian city, dating back to the 14th century. On completion of the tour you will be transferred back to Xian airport for your onward flight.
Jiefang Lu
Prices Include
* 2 nights accommodation including breakfast * Meals as specified (L=lunch) * Private transfers and sightseeing as specified
112
¡
Ziqiang Xilu Huancheng Beilu
Train Station
Great Mosque
Tour Prices
Prices per person, including breakfast, in £'s from
Mercure Xian 01Jan09-31Mar09 01Apr09-31May09 01Jun09-31Aug09 01Sep09-15Nov09 16Nov09-31Dec09 Grand Mercure Xian 01Jan09-31Mar09 01Apr09-31May09 01Jun09-31Aug09 Twin 128 154 140 154 131 139 175 156 Single 222 274 245 274 228 244 315 277 01Sep09-15Nov09 16Nov09-31Dec09 Sofitel Renmin Square 01Jan09-31Mar09 01Apr09-31May09 01Jun09-31Aug09 01Sep09-15Nov09 16Nov09-31Dec09 Twin Single 175 315 140 246 158 208 182 208 163 282 381 329 381 292
|
Save it »
inbro