Xi'an Half-Day Private Cultural Tour of Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda
4 h
Private
Half Day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China
Start either in the morning at 8:30am or afternoon at 1:30pm, free pickup from your downtown hotel by private transfer accompanied by local private guide. This half-day tour will surely enrich your travel experience and knowledge on this ancient Chinese capital city.
Your first stop will be Shaanxi History Museum, considered as one of the birth place of Chinese museum culture. Now 370,000 exhibits in the museum vividly display Chinese history of over a million years from prehistoric times to about 1840 AD. With your professional tour guide’s detailed commentary, you will have a snapshot overview on thousands of years of Chinese history.
Later, continue to Big Wild Goose Pagoda located in the southeast of the city center. It was built in 652 during Tang Dynasty (618 AD-907AD) to collect Buddhist relics that were brought back from India by the hierarchic monk, Xuanzang. Stroll around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square and explore Buddhist heritage. You might see the largest musical fountain in the north square in action if time permits.
To conclude the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China
Start either in the morning at 8:30am or afternoon at 1:30pm, free pickup from your downtown hotel by private transfer accompanied by local private guide. This half-day tour will surely enrich your travel experience and knowledge on this ancient Chinese capital city.
Your first stop will be Shaanxi History Museum, considered as one of the birth place of Chinese museum culture. Now 370,000 exhibits in the museum vividly display Chinese history of over a million years from prehistoric times to about 1840 AD. With your professional tour guide’s detailed commentary, you will have a snapshot overview on thousands of years of Chinese history.
Later, continue to Big Wild Goose Pagoda located in the southeast of the city center. It was built in 652 during Tang Dynasty (618 AD-907AD) to collect Buddhist relics that were brought back from India by the hierarchic monk, Xuanzang. Stroll around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square and explore Buddhist heritage. You might see the largest musical fountain in the north square in action if time permits.
To conclude the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an.
Duration: 4 hours
Included
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Licensed professional driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket fees
- Entry/Admission - Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
85%
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