Your private guide and driver pick you up from your hotel. Drive to the Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum (approx. 1 hour). Explore Pit 1 with over 6,000 life-sized soldiers, then visit Pit 2 and Pit 3 to see the command center and high-ranking officers. Finally, admire the exquisite Bronze Chariots and Horses exhibition.

After a local lunch, visit the Ancient City Wall — the most complete city wall surviving in China. Walk or rent a bicycle to cycle along the top of the wall (13.7 km), enjoying panoramic views of the old and new parts of the city.

Stroll through the bustling Muslim Quarter night market. Taste local delicacies such as roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), yangrou paomo (lamb soup with bread), and pomegranate juice. Visit the Great Mosque of Xi'an — one of China's oldest mosques with stunning Chinese-Islamic architecture.

Visit the iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty. Learn about the legendary monk Xuanzang's 17-year journey to India and the Buddhist scriptures he brought back. Explore the surrounding Da Ci'en Temple grounds and the beautiful gardens.

Visit the Shaanxi History Museum — one of China's finest museums housing over 370,000 artifacts spanning from prehistoric times to the Qing Dynasty. Alternatively, visit the quieter Small Wild Goose Pagoda and the Xi'an Museum for a more intimate cultural experience.

Step into the Gao Family Courtyard — a Ming Dynasty official's residence. Learn about China's ancient imperial examination system and watch a traditional shadow puppet performance, an art form that has entertained Chinese families for centuries. Your guide will then escort you back to your hotel or the airport.