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Xian
More famous 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
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Drum Tower Dong Xinjie Bell Tower
Dong Dajie
Jiefang Lu
Essential Xian
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 on Renmin Square Superior: Grand Mercure on Renmin Square Deluxe: Sofitel on Renmin Square 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 Shaanxi Province Museum to learn more about the history of the
area and also stop at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda back in central Xian. (BL) Day 3: Xian City Tour & Departure 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. (B)
Prices Include
· 2 nights accommodation at your chosen hotel · Private transfers and sightseeing as specified · Meals as stated in the itinerary
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Ziqiang Xilu Huancheng Beilu
Train Station
East Gate
Huancheng Nanlu
South Gate
City walls
Great Mosque
Tour Prices
Prices per person, including breakfast, in £'s from
Mercure on Renmin Square 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31May08 01Jun08-31Aug08 01Sep08-15Nov08 16Nov08-31Dec08 Grand Mercure on Renmin Square 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31May08 Twin 112 131 121 131 114 Single 191 229 208 229 194 01Jun08-31Aug08 140 01Sep08-15Nov08 159 16Nov08-31Dec08 123 Sofitel on Renmin Square 01Jan08-31Mar08 133 01Apr08-31May08 181 01Jun08-31Aug08 152 01Sep08-15Nov08 181 16Nov08-31Dec08 141 247 284 213 232 328 270 328 248
119 159
204 284
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