🏛️ Xi'an 5-Day 4-Night Inbound Tour Itinerary (Hour-by-Hour)

Hotel: 4★/5★ International Standard (e.g. Sofitel Legend / Wyndham Grand / Citadines Xi'an — near Bell Tower or South Gate)

Transport: Private Business Van with English-speaking Guide

Meals: Included — Authentic local cuisine (Halal options available for Muslim guests)

📅 Day 1 — Arrival & Ancient City First Impression

TimeActivity10:00–11:00Airport/Train station pickup → Check-in at downtown hotel (Xi'an Xianyang Int'l Airport ≈40min to city)11:00–12:00Hotel check-in & brief rest12:00–13:30Welcome Lunch — Traditional Shaanxi cuisine (e.g. Hulu Chicken, BiangBiang noodles)13:30–15:30Bell Tower & Drum Tower (exterior photos + optional ascent); walk to Muslim Quarter (Huimin Street)15:30–17:30Great Mosque of Xi'an (Huajue Alley Mosque) — one of China's oldest & finest Islamic mosques, blend of Chinese & Islamic architecture (passport required)17:30–19:00Explore Muslim Bazaar — try roujiamo (meat burger), persimmon cake, pomegranate juice19:00–20:00Dinner — Authentic Halal Yangrou Paomo (mutton stew with broken flatbread — guest hand-tears bread)20:00–20:30Photo stop at illuminated Bell Tower & Drum Tower from ground level20:30Return to hotel & rest 

📅 Day 2 — Terra Cotta Warriors & Imperial Hot Spring

TimeActivity07:30–08:00Hotel breakfast (buffet)08:00–09:00Private drive to Lintong District (≈1 hr)09:00–12:00Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum (Pit 1/2/3 + Bronze Chariots Exhibition) — early arrival avoids peak crowds; English guide deep explanation12:00–13:30Lunch — Local Shaanxi specialty near museum (vegetarian/Halal option available)13:30–15:30Huaqing Palace (Huaqingchi) — Tang Dynasty hot spring ruins, Xi'an Incident site, Lishan Mountain foothills15:30–16:30Drive back to Xi'an downtown16:30–18:00Freshen up at hotel / short rest18:30–20:00Dinner — Dumpling Banquet or Tang-style set menu20:00–21:30Optional: Song of Everlasting Sorrow (Chang Hen Ge) evening show at Huaqing Pool (can be swapped to Day 2 evening if pre-booked; otherwise skip) — OR free evening21:30Return to hotel 

📅 Day 3 — City Wall, Stele Forest & Tang Dynasty Night

TimeActivity08:30–09:00Hotel breakfast09:00–11:30Xi'an City Wall (Ming Dynasty) — Ascend at South Gate (Yongning Gate), walk or cycle east section (bike rental optional, ~1 hr ride to East Gate & back)11:30–12:30Drive to Forest of Stone Steles Museum (Beilin Museum) — world-famous calligraphy & ancient classics, housed in Confucian Temple12:30–13:30Lunch — Nearby local restaurant (Shaanxi home-style cooking)13:30–15:00Continue Beilin Museum — see "Kaicheng Stone Classics" & rubbing demo15:00–16:00Visit Shuyuan Men (Academy Gate) Street — ink shop, brush pen carving, old bookstores16:00–18:00Free time / coffee break at boutique café or back to hotel to rest18:30–19:30Dinner — Tang Dynasty Costume Show & Dumpling Banquet (optional upgrade: Tang Paradise evening show)19:30–21:30Great Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza — view pagoda exterior, then stroll Great Tang All Day Mall (Datang Everbright City) — night lanterns, street performers, statue of Xuanzang21:30Return to hotel 

📅 Day 4 — Shaanxi History Museum & Little Wild Goose Pagoda

TimeActivity08:30–09:00Hotel breakfast09:00–11:30Shaanxi History Museum — Pre-booked entry (Basic Hall + Tang Treasures Hall recommended); English guide explains Silk Road & Tang Dynasty artifacts11:30–12:30Short walk to Small Wild Goose Pagoda & Xi'an Museum — tranquil Tang-era pagoda, less crowded, beautiful gardens12:30–14:00Lunch — Xi'an Museum vicinity or return toward city center (creative Shaanxi fusion cuisine)14:00–15:30Continue Xi'an Museum / Small Wild Goose Pagoda grounds15:30–17:00Daming Palace National Heritage Park — vast Tang Dynasty palace ruins, 3D cinema intro show (optional: bike ride on park trails)17:00–18:00Return to hotel / freshen up18:30–20:00Farewell Dinner — Upscale Shaanxi banquet (e.g. Chang'an style private kitchen)20:00–21:00Optional encore visit to Datang Everbright City night lights or relax at hotel21:00Return to hotel 

📅 Day 5 — Local Flavor & Departure

TimeActivity08:30–09:30Leisurely hotel breakfast09:30–11:00Yongxing Fang — Shaanxi folk-culture square, try "smash-the-bowl wine" (tuō wǎn jiǔ), buy souvenirs (paper-cutting, terracotta miniatures)11:00–12:00Souvenir shopping or quick stop at Ancient Culture Street near South Gate12:00–13:00Light lunch / last taste of local snacks13:00–13:30Check out & load luggage13:30–14:30Private transfer to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) or Xi'an North Railway Station—Tour Ends — Safe Journey Home! 

📋 Inclusions for Quotation (Reference)

✅ 4 nights in Int'l 4★/5★ hotel (twin share), daily buffet breakfast

✅ All lunches & dinners as per itinerary (incl. 1 Tang Dumpling Banquet)

✅ Private A/C business van (buoyancy: 2–14 pax groups)

✅ Licensed English-speaking guide throughout

✅ All entrance fees: Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace, City Wall, Beilin Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda/Xi'an Museum, Great Mosque

✅ City Wall bike rental (optional)

✅ Bottled water daily, 1 welcome gift pack

❌ Int'l airfare, China visa, personal expenses, tips (optional), optional shows (Song of Everlasting Sorrow / Tang Paradise — can be added)

⚠️ Notes for Foreign Guests: Passport原件 must be carried daily for security checks at Terracotta Warriors, Museum, and Great Mosque. Shaanxi History Museum requires advance reservation (your agency handles this). The Great Mosque dress code: modest attire (covered shoulders/knees appreciated).

Xi'an 5-Day 4-Night Inbound Tour Package

International Standard (4★/5★) – All-Inclusive Pricing

Basis: International 4-star/5-star hotels (e.g., Sofitel Legend, Westin, or equivalent), private business transport, professional English-speaking guide, full board meals, and all entrance fees.

⚠️ Seasonal Adjustments:

* Peak Season (Jun–Sep, excluding holidays): Base price as below.
* Golden Week (Oct 1–7): Surcharge of 15%–20%.
* Low Season (Dec–Feb): Discount of 10%–15%.
* Currency: CNY (per person), based on Twin/Double Room Sharing.

Xi'an 5D/4N Land Cost Reference

Group Size Price Per Person (CNY) Est. Price (USD) Vehicle Configuration
2 People ¥6,800 – ¥7,800 $940 – $1,080 7-seater Buick GL8 Business Van
4 People ¥5,600 – ¥6,400 $775 – $885 7-9 seater Business Van
6 People ¥4,900 – ¥5,600 $680 – $775 14-17 seater Toyota Coaster
8 People ¥4,500 – ¥5,100 $620 – $705 17-19 seater Midibus
10 People ¥4,200 – ¥4,700 $580 – $650 33-45 seater Coach Bus
12 People ¥3,900 – ¥4,400 $540 – $610 33-45 seater Coach Bus
14 People ¥3,750 – ¥4,200 $520 – $580 33-45 seater Coach Bus
15 People ¥3,650 – ¥4,100 $505 – $565 33-45 seater Coach Bus

✅ Inclusions

* Accommodation: 4 nights at International 4★/5★ hotels (Twin Share), including daily Western/Chinese Buffet Breakfast.
* Meals: Full board (8 lunches & dinners). Includes special themed meals: Dumpling Banquet, Mutton Paomo (Stewed Bread), and Tang Dynasty Cuisine. Halal options available upon request.
* Transport & Guide: Private air-conditioned vehicle + Professional English-speaking guide throughout.
   * Note: For 2-6 pax, a driver-guide may be provided; for 8+ pax, a dedicated separate guide is assigned.
* Entrance Fees: All first-entry tickets to major attractions:
   * Terracotta Warriors & Horses (including Bronze Chariots Exhibition)
   * Shaanxi History Museum (including Treasures of the Tang Dynasty Hall)
   * Ancient City Wall, Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Huaqing Palace, Great Mosque (Huajue Alley).
* Transfers: 24-hour airport/train station meet & greet service.
* Extras: Daily bottled water, Whisper headsets (for groups of 10+).

❌ Exclusions

* ❌ International & Domestic airfare to/from Xi'an.
* ❌ Chinese Visa fees.
* ❌ Optional shows (e.g., The Song of Everlasting Sorrow, Tang Paradise).
* ❌ Single Supplement: Approx. ¥600–1,200 per person for 4 nights (depending on hotel grade).
* ❌ Gratuities: Recommended ¥50–100 per person per day for the guide (not mandatory).

📝 Notes for Clients

1. Passport Required: Original passports must be carried daily for security checks at the Terracotta Warriors, Museums, and the Great Mosque.
2. Reservation: Shaanxi History Museum requires strict pre-booking (handled by us).
3. Dress Code: Modest attire (covering shoulders and knees) is requested when visiting the Great Mosque.