The thousand-strong Terracotta Army, the four-square Ming city wall, the dazzling lights of the Tang mall and the bustle of the Muslim Quarter — Xi'an serves up both the weight of Chinese history and the romance of the Tang.
Three routes — from the Terracotta tombs to Tang splendour and a city-wall ride — across thirteen dynasties.
Terracotta & Tombs
1 dayThe thousand-strong Terracotta Army in the morning (book 7 days ahead, up to 10 in peak season), then the Lishan hot springs of Huaqing Palace.
See full route →Tang Splendor
1 dayThe Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the dazzling lights of the Tang mall, plus Zhou-to-Tang treasures at the Shaanxi History Museum (reserve ahead).
See full route →City Wall Ride
1 dayCycle a full loop of the Ming city wall, the Bell and Drum Towers by night, and a feast through the Muslim Quarter.
See full route →Echoes of Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang: Qinqiang opera, shadow puppetry, Tang-style music and dance, and Tang lantern fairs.
The swagger of a carb capital: roujiamo, mutton bread stew, biangbiang noodles and liangpi.