A Xi’an Day Trip from Beijing

In 1974, farmers dug wells in Xi’an, China, discovered the initial of 4 large pits, including a military of terracotta numbers. Emperor Qin Shi Huang hoped to continue ruling from his tomb for eternity, so he was buried with everything he might need. The army was there to protect him in the afterlife. Before him, the First Emperor of China, there had been no custom of life-size practical statuaries in China. This Word Heritage is worth exploring. Taking a high-speed bullet train is one of the most convenient ways to take a trip between Beijing and Xi’an. The bullet train trip between Beijing and Xi’an runs at about 5-6 hours.

Suggested Itineraries:

A. Take an early fligh from Beijing to Xi’an. Return on a bulle train at 6 p.m. (arriving in Beijing at midnight).

C. Take a bullet train at 6:20 a.m. from Beijing to Xi’an, and take a late everning flight back to Beijing.  

A round trip by high-speed train is difficult to fit into one day when each journey takes about five to six hours. Morning and evening flights take about two hours each and may offer more sightseeing time; fares vary.

Our Detailed Plan:

You will take a morning flight at 7 a.m. from Beijing and arrive in Xi’an in just two hours. Or, you can also make an early bullet train at 6:20 a.m. and arrive by 11 a.m.  Either is convenient, but flying will give you two extra hours in Xi’an.
 

The Terracotta Warriors are the priority, so head directly to the museum. Allow about three hours there, including lunch. If the schedule permits, continue to Xi’an’s well-preserved City Wall, which separates the historic center from newer districts.

Following your visit to the City Wall, you'll be taken to the Xi’an train station to go back to Beijing.

Return on Bullet Train:

Train G666 (16:00-21:30): If you are in a hurry and just want to tour the Terracotta Warriors, pleases choose this train. 

Train 668 (17:35 - 22:48) OR

Train 670 (17:59 - 23:29)

There are Coach (2nd Class), First-Class and Business Class seats to go with. 

Return by Air:

An evening flight is another option. Fares vary and can sometimes make air travel a practical alternative to the train, leaving more time for sightseeing.

Included in Our Service Package

1) Flight and train tickets;

2) Local airport and train station transfers in Xi’an;

3) Lunch

4) Tickets to the Terracotta Museum and the City Wall;

5) English-speaking guide;

6) Professional driver in Xi’an;

7) Private car in Xi’an.

Optional Service

Beijing airport and train station transfers. 

* You can continue traveling to Chengdu (Home of the pandas) by the bullet train at end of this tour. 

* You can even work as a volunteer to work for the lovely pandas in Chengdu Panda Reserve by taking a 3-hour bullet train from Xi’an.