Full-Day Xi'an Cultural Private Tour with Shadow Puppet Performance and Pottery Making Class Including Lunch

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Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China

Meet you private guide at 9 am from your hotel lobby and enjoy comfortable private transfer to start your cultural private day tour with interesting activities.

You will firstly visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda which survived from Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) and also named “Jianfu Temple Pagoda” during Tang and Song Dynasties. Its present name is closely related to the “Big Wild Goose Pagoda” which you will visit in the afternoon. Follow your guide to explore the pagoda and Xi'an Museum to learn the history and culture of Xi’an.

Next, enjoy famous Shadow Puppet Performance that works in the form of "one mouth tells stories of thousands of years with a pair of hands operates millions of soldiers." Ask your guide about its history and be marveled at the lingering music, exquisite puppets, brisk colors, and lively performance. Enjoy a delicious dumpling Lunch at the historical De Fa Chang Restaurant before your afternoon activity.

Later move on to stroll around the most remarkable North Square boasting the largest musical fountain in Asia. Then, walk into Daci'en Temple to marvel at ancient Big Wild Goose Pagoda which attracts numerous visitors for its fame and status in Buddhist religion and its simple but appealing architecture style. Your last stop will be the pottery making class on the Tang Cultural Street. Follow your professional instructor to make a perfect clay product with your own hands and enjoy simple fun with clay.

Afterwards, take your private transfer back to your hotel to conclude the trip.

Duration: 8 hours

Included
  • Private car/van with driver
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Dumplings Lunch
  • Fuel surcharge and tax
  • Entrance ticket fees
  • Entry/Admission - Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
Not included
  • Personal expense
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
85% Original
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