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Beijing & Xi'an: 3-Day Great Wall, Terracotta Army

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3-day trip from Beijing visiting The Imperial Capital (Beijing), The Silk Road Soul (Xi'an) and The Living Treasures (Qinling Mountains → Beijing). Operated by Beijing Glory International Travel Service Co. Ltd..

Highlights

  • Walk the Forbidden City — before the crowds arrive

Beijing & Xi'an: 3-Day Great Wall, Terracotta Army: Key Facts

PriceFrom $1674 per person
Duration3 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Beijing & Xi'an: 3-Day Great Wall, Terracotta Army

3-day trip from Beijing visiting The Imperial Capital (Beijing), The Silk Road Soul (Xi'an) and The Living Treasures (Qi...
3 days
English
$1,674
Free cancellation

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A 3-day trip out of Beijing taking in The Imperial Capital (Beijing), The Silk Road Soul (Xi'an) and The Living Treasures (Qinling Mountains → Beijing). There are 3 stops in all.

The running order is The Imperial Capital (Beijing), then The Silk Road Soul (Xi'an), then The Living Treasures (Qinling Mountains → Beijing).

The price covers professional English-speaking guide (3 days, same guide in Beijing; local Xi'an guide for Days 2-3), Private vehicle with driver in Beijing (Days 1 & 3) and Xi'an (Days 2 & 3), Domestic flight tickets Beijing ↔ Xi'an (economy class; business class upgrade available) and Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Beijing (Day 1 & Day 3). It does not cover hotel accommodation in Beijing (2 nights) , Hotel accommodation in Xi'an (1 night) and Gratuities for guide and driver (optional, recommended $15-20/day per person), so budget for those separately.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

The Imperial Capital (Beijing)

First stop: Tiananmen Square, where you'll walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace into the Forbidden City.After a local lunch (not a tourist restaurant — a place our guides actually eat), drive to the Badaling section of the Great Wall.Evening: Peking Duck dinner at a traditional wood-fired oven restaurant.

The Silk Road Soul (Xi'an)

Morning: Board the morning flight Beijing → Xi'an ( ~2 hours).First stop: the Terracotta Army.After lunch at a local Shaanxi restaurant, visit the Xi'an City Wall.Evening: Tang Dynasty Palace (唐乐宫) — a spectacular court music and dance performance that recreates the entertainment of the Tang imperial court at its golden-age peak (618–907 CE).

The Living Treasures (Qinling Mountains → Beijing)

Morning: Drive south from Xi'an into the Qinling Mountains.After lunch at a mountain village restaurant (try the local black-bone chicken soup, slow-cooked with Qinling herbs), head to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport for the afternoon flight back to Beijing (arriving ~5 PM).

Includes

  • Professional English-speaking guide (3 days, same guide in Beijing; local Xi'an guide for Days 2-3)
  • Private vehicle with driver in Beijing (Days 1 & 3) and Xi'an (Days 2 & 3)
  • Domestic flight tickets Beijing ↔ Xi'an (economy class; business class upgrade available)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Beijing (Day 1 & Day 3)
  • Entrance tickets: Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall (cable car + toboggan), Terracotta Warriors (incl. electric cart + audio guide), Xi'an City Wall (bike rental included)
  • Local lunches on all 3 days (Day 1 Beijing, Day 2 Shaanxi cuisine, Day 3 mountain village)
  • Muslim Quarter food crawl on Day 2 evening (6-8 tastings, equivalent to dinner)
  • Bottled water throughout

Excludes

  • Hotel accommodation in Beijing (2 nights) .
  • Hotel accommodation in Xi'an (1 night) .
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional, recommended $15-20/day per person)
  • Personal expenses
  • Dinner on Day 3 (return flight arrives ~5 PM — eat at your Beijing hotel or airport)
  • Business class flight upgrade
  • Additional food and drinks beyond what's specified

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 days
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Professional English-speaking guide (3 days, same guide in Beijing; local Xi'an guide for Days 2-3), Private vehicle with driver in Beijing (Days 1 & 3) and Xi'an (Days 2 & 3), Domestic flight tickets Beijing ↔ Xi'an (economy class; business class upgrade available), Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Beijing (Day 1 & Day 3), Entrance tickets: Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall (cable car + toboggan), Terracotta Warriors (incl. electric cart + audio guide), Xi'an City Wall (bike rental included), Local lunches on all 3 days (Day 1 Beijing, Day 2 Shaanxi cuisine, Day 3 mountain village), Muslim Quarter food crawl on Day 2 evening (6-8 tastings, equivalent to dinner), Bottled water throughout
The duration of the Beijing & Xi'an: 3-Day Great Wall, Terracotta Army is typically 3 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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