Xi’an 6-Day Cultural Tour | Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall

🚍 07:30–09:00 Depart Xi'an for the Terracotta Army

• Deep Dive Experience:
  🎙️ English/Chinese bilingual guide explains the history and archaeological discoveries of the Terracotta Warriors.
  🏺 Hands-on activity: Participate in a mini workshop to create your own Terracotta Warrior replica.
• Return Trip: Afternoon return to Xi'an, with a relaxed stop along the way to hear stories about the ancient Silk Road.
  💰 Daily Budget: ~$250/person
  Includes round-trip transport, tickets, guide, and workshop materials (with a 10% risk contingency).

🚴 08:30–11:30 Ancient City Wall Bike Tour

• Highlights:
  • Bike along the entire Xi'an Ancient City Wall, enjoy panoramic views of the ancient city.
  • Stop for photos at Bell Tower and Drum Tower.

🍜 12:00–14:00 Explore Muslim Street

• Interactive Experience:
  • Participate in the “Roujiamo Challenge” and taste a variety of flavorful Roujiamos, with small gifts as prizes.
  • Learn how to make Liangpi, a traditional Xi'an dish.

📸 15:00–17:00 Bell Tower, Drum Tower, & Calligraphy Experience

• Cultural Activity:
  • Practice traditional calligraphy at the Bell Tower, replicating classic Tang Dynasty inscriptions.
  • Live commentary on Xi'an's historical and cultural significance, and the art of calligraphy.
    💰 Daily Budget: ~$220/person
    Includes bike rental, Muslim Street food experience, and calligraphy materials (with risk contingency).

🏯 09:00–11:30 Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda

• Deep Dive Experience:
  • Professional guide explains the Buddhist culture and architectural history of the Tang Dynasty.
  • Experience Tang-style tea ceremony right in front of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

🏺 13:00–15:30 Visit the Shaanxi History Museum

• Exhibits Include:
  • A comprehensive look into the 3,000 years of Shaanxi's history and its cultural relics.
  • Special exhibition on Tang Dynasty artifacts and treasures from the Silk Road.

🎶 16:30–18:30 Tang Dynasty Cultural Performance

• Interactive Experience:
  • Participate in a Tang music workshop, learn how to play traditional instruments or dance to Tang-style music.
  • Receive a small souvenir after the experience.
    💰 Daily Budget: ~$300/person
    Includes tickets, guide, tea ceremony, workshop fees, and risk contingency.

☕ 09:00–11:00 Tang Tea Culture Experience

• Experience:
  • Engage in a traditional tea ceremony, learning about the Tang Dynasty's tea etiquette and tasting techniques.
  • Participate in making Tang-inspired small snacks to enjoy with the tea.

🖌️ 13:00–15:00 Traditional Seal Carving & Calligraphy Workshop

• Experience:
  • Learn traditional seal carving and create a personalized seal.
  • Practice calligraphy by writing "Tang Rhythms in Xi'an" in elegant script.

🎭 19:00–21:00 Tang Dinner & Cultural Show

• Dinner Experience:
  • Enjoy a Tang Dynasty-themed banquet, combining modern cooking techniques with classical flavors.
  • Watch a Tang dance and music performance, experiencing the beauty of the millennium-old culture.
    💰 Daily Budget: ~$200/person
    Includes tea ceremony, workshop, dinner, and performance fees, with risk contingency.

📔 09:00–11:00 Memory Journal Workshop

• Commemorate:
  • Create a personal memory journal, filled with photos, seals, and calligraphy from your trip.
  • Write “Goodbye Xi'an” in calligraphy as part of the farewell ceremony.

✈️ 12:00 PM Private Airport Transfer

• Pro Tip: Scan the QR code on your luggage tag to learn Xi'an’s local slang.
  💰 Daily Budget: ~$60/person
  Includes memory journal production and transfer fees.