Xi 'an is a city with time-honored history. It is the city can bring you back in time to ancient Chinese civilization. During its 3,100 years development, 13 dynasties have occupied the region. Besides, the city was the start point of the famous Silk Road. You'll find Xi 'an a large city with a much more relaxed atmosphere than that of Beijing. There are lots of cars but without the traffic pace of Shanghai. One of the important reasons for no subway in the city is that there is large part of the wealth of ancient treasures buried here. After a good rest in a comfortable hotel TCT recommended, you are ready for the incoming exciting tour with full energy.

Being a capital of 13 dynasties, Xi’an has so much to offer. Today’s attractions are the best of the best. From your hotel, your local guide directs you to the site where local farmers drilling a series of wells in search of water found excavations of Qin Terror-cotta Army Museum by accident in 1974. It has been regarded as the '8th Wonder of the World.' It was created to guard Emperor Qin Shihuang's tomb that's to protect him in his afterlife in the mind of ancient Chinese. Three excavation pits have been opened to the public with a fourth underway. During his visit to China, US former President Clinton came to visit the dig. The fine troops, horses and carriages in battle formation are ancient art treasure and complete illustration of the history of Qin Dynasty.

Coming back to the city, you set forth to Great Wild Goose Pagoda where the sixty-four meter high multistoried brick structure erects. Though simple, it is very much an appealing structure considering its sacredness especially to Buddhists. Besides, climbing the building rewards you with a bird-eye view of the whole city.

Tonight if you are interesting in, you could choose a special Jiaozi Banquet which covers over 10 kinds of Jiaozi in China. To match Chinese name of different Jiaozi, the shapes of Jiaozi various from one to one, such as rabbit, duck, shrimp, peanuts and so on. Or you can choose a special Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner that was ready for Emperors only in ancient China. You are enjoying the delicious food while watching a fabulous dancing and singing performance of Tang Dynasty. This is not only a performance of Chinese traditional dancing and singing but also a recurrence of Chinese ancient society and culture.

In the ancient city like Xi 'an, the museum should be an indispensable part of your visit. Shaanxi History Museum is a showcase of the civilization from Emperor In Sichuan to the present day. The museum is housed in a striking Tang Dynasty-style pavilion and features an enormous collection of 113,000 historic and cultural relics. You continue the trip to the nearby Ancient City Wall. It is the most complete city wall that has survived in China as well as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Wonderful time always passes so quick that you need to take a flight to your next destination in the afternoon.