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China optional tours: Xian |
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Xian optional tours:
1. Essential Xi’an: Xi’an airport transfers, visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum & Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
2. Classic Xi’an: Visit the sights of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Banpo Village Ruins and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.( Old City Wall just available for private mode).
3. Historic Xi’an: The Small Wild Goose Pagoda (morning exercises), Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, Muslim Mosque, The Bell Tower.
4. Royal Explore 1: Qianling Mausoleum, Yongtai Princess Tomb and Han Yang Ling Mausoleum.
5. Royal Explore 2: Qianling Mausoleum, Yongtai Princess Tomb and Famen Monastery.
6. One Day Tour of Mt. Huashan: Including roundtrip cable Car, excluding meal.
7. Mao’s Yan An Two Days Tour: Yang Jia Ling(Caves Dwelling), Zao Yuan, The Mt. Treasure Pagoda, Yellow Emperor' Tomb, Xuan Yuan Temple( 3Times-Dinnner-Included, excluded hotel accommodation.)
8. Half Day City Tour: Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, Drum Tower, excluding lunch.
Price List (in RMB totally)
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| 1. Essential Xi’an |
9 |
1580 |
1870 |
2250 |
2560 |
2980 |
3380 |
3690 |
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| 2. Classic Xi’an |
9 |
1520 |
1180 |
2180 |
2450 |
2690 |
3180 |
3480 |
660 |
| 3. Historic Xi’an |
8 |
790 |
1100 |
1290 |
1540 |
1780 |
1890 |
9990 |
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| 4. Royal Explore 1 |
9 |
1560 |
1960 |
2250 |
2620 |
2980 |
3340 |
3640 |
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| 5. Royal Explore 2 |
9 |
1720 |
2110 |
23810 |
2770 |
3140 |
3460 |
3660 |
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| 6. Mt. Hua Shan (1 Day) |
9 |
2280 |
2790 |
3190 |
3890 |
4270 |
4620 |
4960 |
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| 7. Mao’s Yan An (2 Days) |
8+8 |
4480 |
4860 |
5400 |
5980 |
6880 |
7560 |
7960 |
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| 8. Half Day City Tour |
4 |
500 |
650 |
780 |
950 |
1060 |
1220 |
1420 |
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| 9. Dumpling Banquet with
Tang Dynasty Show |
3.5 |
540 |
780 |
890 |
1120 |
1290 |
1370 |
1450 |
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| 10. Airport Transfer (Odd) |
0.8 |
180 |
220 |
280 |
320 |
370 |
420 |
450 |
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| 11. Entertainment/Train Transfer |
NA |
180 |
220 |
240 |
260 |
280 |
300 |
320 |
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| Including hotel transfers, entrance tickets, English speaking guide
service and lunch. Excluding meal if tour peroid is less than 5hr. and other tour services not indicated, tips for guide
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The city of Xi'an (population 6 million) was the first Chinese city to open up its doors to the Ancient world, not in 1980 under the "Open Door" policy but in fact during the Tang dynasty when Xian blossomed as the first stop on the Silk Road.
Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west.
Many of the sites to visit are outside Xian and the surrounding countryside offers a treasure trove of historical and religious relics. The most famous site is the Terracotta Army, built to protect the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, whose Mausoleum lies close the warriors. Both these sights are to the east of Xian.
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Xian is one of the oldest cities in the world with a vivid and rich history and culture. It is not only the birthplace of the Chinese Nation, but also the birthplace of human civilization in Asia and the cultural center of prehistoric civilization. As such, Xian has a wealth of historical sites and relics to visit and see and is a great place to introduce yourself to Chinese history.
It all began (as the story goes) over one million years ago in a little village called Yangshao, which is now held to be one of the first matrifocal societies in the world. In the Bronze age, the Zhou dynasty made their capital near what is now Xian and the area really came to fame under the Emperor Qin Shi Huang when the empire was united with its capital at Xianyang (about 60 km west of Xian). The magnificent Terracotta Army were built during this period to protect the Emperors tomb from eastern invaders. Qin's ruin was listed UNESCO in 1987.
The Han dynasty also based themselves here from 206-220 AD and made Xian not only three times bigger than Rome, but an important trade center as the start of the famous Silk Road. In terms of historical and religious relics, the most important age was under the Tang dynasty. |
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Terracotta Army Museum
The Terracotta Army was discovered in eastern outer suburbs of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province in 1974 by local farmers drilling a water well 1.5 miles east of Lishan (a mountain).This discovery prompted archaeologists to proceed to Shaanxi Province, China to investigate. The Terracotta Army is a form of funerary art buried with the First Emperor of Qin (Qin Shi Huang, Shi Huang means the first emperor) in 209-210 BC (he declared himself the first emperor of China in 221 BC to the end of his life in 210 BC). Their purpose was to help rule another empire with Shi Huang Di in the afterlife. Consequently, they are also sometimes referred to as "Qin's Armies." Mount Lishan is also where the material to make the terracotta warriors originated. In addition to the warriors, an entire man-made necropolis for the emperor has been excavated.
According to the historian Sima Qian (145 BC-90 BC) construction of this mausoleum began in 246 BC and involved 700,000 workers. Qin Shi Huang was thirteen when construction began. Sima Qian, in his most famous history of China, Shiji, completed a century after the mausoleum completion, wrote that the First Emperor was buried with |
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palaces, scenic towers, officials, valuable utensils and 'wonderful objects,' with 100 rivers fashioned in mercury and above this heavenly bodies below which he wrote were 'the features of the earth.' Some translations of this passage refer to 'models' or 'imitations' but in fact he does not use those words. Recent scientific work at the site has shown high levels of mercury in the soil of Mount Lishan, appearing to add credence to the writing of ancient historian Sima Qian. The tomb of Shi Huang Di is near an earthen pyramid 76 meters tall and nearly 350 square meters. The tomb remains unopened, in the hope that it will remain intact. Only a portion of the site is presently excavated.
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Qin Shi Huang’s necropolis complex was constructed to serve as an imperial compound or palace. It comprises several offices, halls and other structures and is surrounded by a wall with gateway entrances. The remains of the craftsmen working in the tomb have also been found within its confines, and it is believed they were sealed inside alive to prevent them from divulging information about the tombs.
It was also said as a legend that the Terracotta Warriors were real soldiers, buried with Emperor Qin so that they can guard him in the next life. |
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Banpo Village Ruins Museum
The Banpo Village Ruins, located east Xi'an, is one of the most important sites of the Neolithic culture that existed 6,000-7,000 years ago. Archeologists have uncovered a residential area, a pottery workshop and a cemetery in an area that covers some 50,000 square meters of ancient ruins. The museum features prehistoric art, folklore and architecture of this important archeological find. |
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Xi'an Old City Wall
The Ming Dynasty City Wall is one of the most completed city wall in China. It has more than 600 years history. In ancient times, the weapons were very backward, the city wall was really a solid human being defense against enemy's attack, and still very famous for its firmness today. It is just around the whole center city of Xi'an, and totally 13.7 km. The width on the top of the city wall is 12-14 meters, so you can stroll on it. |
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty in 652 A.D. climbing the stairs of the seven-story building rewards the visitor with a birds-eye’s view of Xi’an. It is also a tradition to throw coins from the windows of the pagoda in the hope that this will bring good luck. A visit to the pagoda is also an opportunity to learn more about the history and mystery of Buddhist practices in Shaanxi Province. The Temple is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected in India by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang. |
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Huaqing Hot Springs
Huaqing Hot Springs, east of Xi’an, is located at the foot of the Lishan Mountains. For centuries, emperors came here for its scenic beauty and bathed in the hot springs. It has been a popular destination ever since. During the Western Zhou Dynasty, the Li Palace was constructed on this spot. In the Qin Dynasty a pool was added, and the palace was extended in the Han Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, the construction of Huaqing Palace was ordered, forming the basis of what you'll find today. Huaqing Hot Springs has many pavilions, bridges, pools and hot springs, adorned with elegant willows. One visit and you'll know why the emperors were drawn to this magical location.
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Shaanxi Provincial History Museum
As the region's capital and doorway to the Silk Road, Xi'an was one of the richest, most well-protected cities in all of China. The renowned Shaanxi History Museum introduces the visitor to area's rich culture, from Emperor Qin Shihuang to the present day in this walled city. The museum is housed in a striking Tang Dynasty-style pavilion and features an enormous collection of 113,000 historic and cultural artifacts. This is where you experience history, with chronological dynastic exhibits that take you through the Han, Wei, Jin, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. |
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Muslim Mosque
One of five Muslim sanctuaries in China, the Great Mosque is an interesting mixture of religious and architectural styles. First constructed in the Tang Dynasty, its grounds were later expanded to include pavilions, platforms and halls. The Mosque is a major source of religious activities for over 60,000 Moslems in Xi'an, without the domes and minarets of Arabic mosques. The Xi'an mosque is built in the traditional Chinese style that influences both its design and artistic features.
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Bell Tower and Drum Tower
In Xi'an, you will visit the two towers than hold great significance for the local community. The two-story Drum Tower was built in 1380 and was used to boom out the time to the local community. Today, it houses a museum and an extensive collection of drums. Across town, the Bell Tower stands, and was also used to strike the time. It was first built for the Yingxiang Temple and moved to its present site in 1582. Two special towers are within the famed walled city. |
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The Qianling Mausoleum is a Tang Dynasty(618–907) tomb site located in 85 km (53 miles) northwest from Xi'an, formerly the Tang capital. Built by 684 (with additional construction until 706), the tombs of the mausoleum complex houses the remains of various members of the royal Li family. This includes Emperor Gaozong of Tang (r. 649–683), as well as his wife, the Zhou Dynasty usurper and China's first (and only) governing empress Wu Zetian (r. 690–705). The mausoleum is renowned for its many Tang Dynasty stone statues located above ground and the mural paintings adorning the subterranean walls of the tombs. Besides the main tumulus mound and underground tomb of Gaozong and Wu Zetian, there is a total of 17 smaller attendant tombs or peizang mu. Presently, only 5 of these attendant tombs have been excavated by archaeologists, three belonging to members of the royal family, one to a chancellor of China, and the other to a general of the left guard. |
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The finger of bone of the SAKYAMUNI in Famen Mostery |
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The Tomb of Princess Yongtai is one of the 17 satellite tomb of Qianling Mausoluem.
The name of Princess Yong Tai was Li Xianhui. She was the seventh daughter of Tang Zhong Zong (Li Xiang) and the grand daughter of Tang Emperor Gao Zong and his wife Empress Wu Zetian. In 701A.D,Princess Yong Tai died in Luoyang,Henan Province. She was only 17 years old then. According to the epitaph,Li Xianhui died during childbirth. The historical records,though,say that she was beatn to death,because she talked about the scandalous affairs between Wu Zetian and her male prostitutes Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Zongchang.
After rising to the throne,Emperor Zhong Zong posthumously conferred the title of Princess Yong Tai upon his daughter,who had died a tragic death.and in 705A.D.,he ordered the remains of his daughter and her husband to be buried together in the southeast of Qianling Tomb. |
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Situated near Wei River in the northern suburb of Xi`an city, Han Yang Ling Mausoleum is the historical site designated for state protection. This mausoleum which combines modern technology, ancient civilization, historical culture and garden scenery, is built at the base of the joint tomb of Emperor Jindi and his Empress. It is the largest museum in China.
Its academic and visiting value is equivalent to the Terracotta Army Warrior and Horses. |
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Mt.Huashan is famous for its perilous cliffs, located in Hayin city, Shaanxi province. It is one of the noted Five Mountains in China, and once called the West Mountain in ancient times.
Mt.Huashan has five wonders of five peaks which look like five petals of a flower. East Peak(Facing Sun Peak) is 2,090 meters,where is the optimum spot to enjoy sunrise. West Peak(Lotus Peak) is 2,086.6 meters with the marvellous look formed by a huge steep rock. South Peak, with an altitude of 2,160.5 meters, is always considered to be the head of the peaks. Climbing to the top of the South Peak may greatly satisfy every climber. What's more, the temple for God of Mt. |
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Huashan is also situated on the South Peak. North Peak, which was called Clouds Stand by ancient people, looks like a flat platform in the clouds. The peak is 1,614 meters high above sea level. The most important site on the North Peak is the Zhenwu Hall for God of North. Middle Peak, which is always connected with a beauty, is also called Jade Maiden Peak. Story goes that Nongyu, the daughter of King Mugong (659B.C.-621B.C.) of the Qin Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period (770B.C.-476B.C.), was tired of the life in the court. So she lived reclusively in Middle Peak with her husband. |
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Mao's Yan'an, occupying an area of 540,000 square meters (about 133 acres), the Date Garden-site of the CCP Secretariat is eight kilometers (about five miles) away from Yan'an.There are twenty cave dwellings (a kind of traditional house for people in northern Shaanxi Province, usually carved out of hills made up of compacted earth), along with over eighty tile- |
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roofed houses and one assembly hall.
It was originally a garden of a warlord and at one time had also been used as the site of the CCP Secretariat from October 1943 to March 1947. As an important revolutionary site, it has now become a famous revolutionary tourist attraction.
A lot of historically meaningful events took place in the Date Garden during the period between 1943 and 1947. The Chinese people won the Anti-Japanese War and The Seventh National Congress of CPC was held. Fully prepared for the situations following the Anti-Japanese War, the central government broke Kuomintang (KMT)'s dream to start the civil war across the country. All these events are closely linked to the fate of the whole nation.
There are 815 pieces of cultural relics exhibited within the garden, most of which are regarding its revolutionary history. In the garden some of the former residences, including those of Mao Zedong (1893 - 1976), Zhu De (1886 - 1976, a great general), Liu Shaoqi (1898 - 1976, Chinese communist political leader), and Zhou Enlai (1898 - 1976, first premier of the PRC) and the assembly halls are open to the public. Xinfu Penstock flows across the yard of the garden. This penstock was built by the Eighth Route Army (led by the Chinese Communist Party during the Anti-Japanese War) to facilitate the irrigation of nearby fields. Local people had benefited a lot from the penstock, so they called it Xinfu Penstock which means blessedness.
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Train Reference(in RMB/pp) |
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SOFT SLEEPER |
| BEIJING>XIAN |
T41 |
18:27 |
6:50 |
420 |
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T55 |
16:50 |
6:12 |
420 |
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Z19 |
20;28 |
20:28 |
420 |
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T42 |
18:02 |
6:28 |
420 |
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T56 |
21:25 |
10:30 |
420 |
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Z20 |
19:23 |
6:53 |
420 |
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-- Shaanxi Theatre:
1) Tang Dynasty Dancing - 80 / Person
2) Tang Dynasty Style Banquet - 210 / Person (Including show ticket)
-- Tang Dynasty Show:
1) The Tang Dynasty Dance Show - 114 / Person
2) Royal Dinner Show - 271/ Person (Including show ticket and drink)
-- De Fa Chang Dumpling Restaurant Dumpling’ Banquet: - 60 / Person
-- Hotel Accommodation: (Price in RMB based on single or double occupancy including service charge with 2 American breakfasts. Extra bed is calculated by half room)
★★★★★ Sheraton Hotel 620 (11.16-3), 890 (4,5,9,10,11.15), 760 (6,7,8)
Deluxe Room 700 990 860
Hyatt Xi’an 690 (11.16-3), 730 (6,7,8), 880 (4,5,9,10,11.1-11.15)
Shangri-La Golden Flower (South building, Deluxe Room)
1380 (4,5,9-11.15), 1180(6,7,8), 1030(11.16-3)
★★★★ Tianyu Gloria Plaza 360 (11-3), 490 (6,7,8), 560 (4,5,9,10)
Jianguo Hotel 440 (12-3), 520 (6,7,8,11), 590 (4,5,9,10),
★★★ Hongyang Hotel(in Xian) 290(1,2,3,4,6,7,11,12) 350(5,8,9,10)
Yang Jia Ling Cave Hotel (in Yan’an)
190(1,2,3,4,6,7,11,12) 260(5,8,9,10)
THE COST OF ENTRANCE TICKET ( In RMB/pp) |
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| Shaanxi History Museum |
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Huaqing Hot Springs |
70 |
| Fresco Storeroom Shaanxi History Museum |
150 |
Terra Cotta Warriors and
Horses |
150 |
| Banpo Ruins Museum |
60 |
Qianling Mausoleum |
52 |
| The Big Wild Goose Pagoda |
50 |
Yang Gui Fei Tomb |
20 |
| Forest Of Stone Tablets |
50 |
Old City Wall |
40 |
| Bell Tower |
20 |
Drum Tower |
18 |
| Mt. Hua Shan includes cable Car Tower |
230 |
Yellow Emperor Tomb,Xuan Yuan Temple |
101 |
| Muslim Mosque |
50 |
Maoling Mausoleum |
30 |
| Xianyang Museum |
45 |
Fa Men Temple Museum(Rourd trip:254KM) |
60 |
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