Today, your exploration of Xian will begin with a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which is dubbed as “World’s Eighth Great Wonder”. Those artifacts of numerous life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses with different features, facial expressions, clothing and hairstyles arranged in battle formations provide live examples to study the military, culture and economy of the period they were made.
Then we will proceed to Daming Palace National Heritage Park. First built by Emperor Taizong (599-649) of the Tang Dynasty, Daming Palace was the imperial palace complex of the Yang emperors for more than 220 years. As an excellent representative of oriental garden architecture, Daming Palace distinguished itself with magnificent architectures and its historical and cultural significance.
Then our trip will be extended to Ancient City Wall. It is the largest and best preserved Ming Dynasty city wall. Visiting the City Wall, you will not only learn the city’s construction and architectural arts of ancient times, but also get beautiful views of Xian City.
After that, we will have a visit at the Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square. the symbol of Xian city. Built in the ancient Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Bell Tower and Drum Tower have thousands of years’ history with historical and cultural significance.
The last stop will be Muslim Street. It is a renowned Muslim community in Xian. At Muslim Street, you will not only taste numerous delicious local Xian snacks and Muslim foods, but also experience the strong Muslim atmosphere and their lives there.
Our guide will bring you back to the hotel for a good rest.