Private Customized Xi'an City Highlights Day Trip from Beijing by Plane

Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your Beijing hotel, then transfer you to Beijing International Airport for your 2-hour flight to Xi’an. Upon landing, your dedicated local guide will be waiting for you at the arrival hall exit, holding a sign with your name for easy identification.
En route to the city center, you can collaborate with your professional local guide to customize your exclusive sightseeing itinerary—tailored entirely to your interests and schedule. This full-day experience spans 6–8 hours, with the pace entirely in your hands: your knowledgeable, friendly guide will adapt to how much you want to see and do, ensuring a relaxed yet fulfilling journey through Xi’an’s vibrant blend of history, culture and cuisine. At the end of the tour, you have two flexible options: conclude your day in Xi’an (with your guide and driver dropping you off at your city hotel) or fly back to Beijing, where your driver will meet you at the airport&transfer you back to your Beijing hotel

Kick off your tour with an in-depth visit to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, the iconic mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. Your professional local guide will provide detailed, vivid commentary throughout the visit, walking you through the three grand exhibition pits with distinct features: the No.1 Pit (the largest one, with over 6,000 life-sized terracotta soldiers, horses and chariots arrayed in a grand battle formation), the No.2 Pit (a mixed military unit with rare cavalry, archer and chariot figures, showcasing the advanced military system of the Qin Dynasty), and the No.3 Pit (serving as the military command center of the terracotta army, with exquisite general figures and a compact layout). You’ll learn the fascinating story of how this incredible relic was accidentally discovered by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974, as well as the exquisite craftsmanship, archaeological excavation progress and profound historical background.

After a delicious local lunch, head to the Xi’an City Wall, the most complete and well-preserved ancient city wall in China with a history of over 600 years. First built in the early Ming Dynasty on the foundation of the Sui and Tang Dynasty imperial city walls, this grand military defense project stretches for 13.7 kilometers, with a sturdy structure featuring tall ramparts, massive gate towers, watchtowers and moats—embodying the superb fortification construction technology of ancient China. Your guide will share the wall’s historical evolution, military functions and cultural significance as you climb to the top of the rampart. You can stroll along the ancient wall, admire the stunning contrast of the old ramparts against the modern city skyline below, and even take a slow bike ride on the wall (optional) to experience the grand scale of this ancient fortress up close.

Next, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a landmark of Xi’an and a precious relic of Tang Dynasty Buddhist culture, located in the beautiful Daci’en Temple. Built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty, the pagoda was originally constructed to preserve the Buddhist sutras, sacred figurines and other Buddhist relics that the famous monk Xuanzang brought back to China after his 17-year arduous pilgrimage to India for Buddhist scriptures. Your guide will detail Xuanzang’s epic journey to the West, the history of the pagoda’s construction and reconstruction, and its profound influence on the spread of Buddhism in China and even across Asia. You can walk around the seven-story square brick pagoda, admire its simple and grand Tang-style architecture, and also visit the surrounding Daci’en Temple to see ancient Buddhist cultural relics, feeling the profound and peaceful Buddhist atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

If you wish to explore other iconic spots in Xi’an instead of part of the above core attractions, you can select 2–3 of the following famous sites according to your flight schedule and personal interests, with your guide providing professional commentary and arrangement for each optional visit:
1: Xi’an Great Mosque: China’s oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosque, a unique fusion of traditional Chinese and Islamic architectural styles, with a history of over 1,300 years and a quiet, elegant layout of courtyards and pavilions.
2: Muslim Quarter: The heart of Xi’an’s Muslim community—stroll the bustling pedestrian street with your guide, browse colorful local souvenir stalls, and savor authentic Shaanxi Muslim snacks.
3: Huaqing Hot Spring: A famous imperial resort of the Tang Dynasty, boasting natural hot springs and lush classical gardens.
4: Drum & Bell Tower Area: Two grand ancient buildings with over 600 years of history, originally used to tell the time in ancient times.