Shanghai Xi'an 3 Day Tour from Chengdu by Flight

Day 1. Chengdu-Xi'an

Transfer to Chengdu Shunagliu International Airprt to take the early flight to Xi'an from Chengdu. Upon your arrival at Xi'an, your personal guide will greet you at the Xi'an xianyang international airport holding the board with "Xi'an Private Tour" on it and escort you to your hotel to put down your luggage, and have a short rest. And then start your Xi'an highlight tour.

Our Xi'an Pick Up Sign" Xi'an Private Tour"

Firstly, visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Its more than 40 miles away from downtown, your private driver will be happy to help you put away your luggage. What you need to do is sitting back and relaxing in the air-condition car. on the way to the destination, your private tour guide will tell you something about the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, and if you have any question, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To visit Army of Terra Cotta Warriors is the main reason why you are here in Xian. You may have already seen its pictures from China travel books or China tour related travel websites. The Terracotta Army was discovered on 29 March 1974 to the east of Xi'an in Shaanxi province by farmers digging a water well approximately 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) east of the Qin Emperor's tomb mound at Mount Li (Lishan), a region riddled with underground springs and watercourses. The construction of the tomb was described by historian Sima Qian (145–90 BCE) in his most noted work Shiji, written a century after the mausoleum's completion. 

The Highlight of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

The Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife.

After that conitinue to see the Qin Tomb, You will appreciate the marvelous Terracotta warriors in full battle array of Emperor both in Qin's tomb. 

Drive you back to the Xian, and the last destination is the Ancient City Wall, As one of the UNESCO's world Heritage Site, Xi'an Ancient City Wall was built in the 14th century, under the regime of Emperor Zhuyuanzhang in Ming dynasty, had the function of protecting the cities or towns as military defense systems in ancient China. Xi'an Ancient City Wall is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls, exhibits the "complete features of the rampart architecture of feudal society". Xi'an City Wall is a heritage National Historical and Cultural Town since 1961, it is about 14km in length, 12meters in height. The current city wall is an enhancement of the old Tang Dynasty structure, as a result of the emperor's wall building campaign.

The first city wall of Xi'an was built of earth, rammed layer upon layer. The base layer was made of earth, quick lime, and glutinous rice extract, tamped together. It made the wall extremely strong and firm. Later, the wall was totally enclosed with bricks. A moat, wide and deep, ran around the city. Over the moat, there used to be a huge drawbridge, which would cut off the way in and out of the city, once lifted. It is the most completely preserved and the largest city wall in China. It was built for the military defense in the ancient time.Biking around the City Wall is included, and is the best way to enjoy this sight. You can take in the great contrast of the ancient culture and modern Xian while biking on the wall.  The walls, ramparts, gates and watchtowers, which were built in the 13th century can still be seen.

The Highlight of Xi'an Ancient City Wall

Architecture and Good Sightseeing
Now, Ancient City Wall is one of the top attractions in Xi'an city. It takes around half day to walk around, cycling is a good choice for visitors go around and appreciate the construction in Ancient China.

After the tour ends, drive you back to your hotel.

Day 2. Xi'an Day Tour, Xi'an-Shanghai

In the morning, after breakfast your tour guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby, and keep going your Xi'an day trip.

Firstly, drive you to visit the Big Giant Goose Pagoda, Big Goose Pagoda is one of the oldest structures in China. Originally Big Goose Pagoda consisted of a brick structure of five storeys and was about 60 meters high. First built in 589A.D. In the Sui Dynasty. Between AD 701 and AD 704 during the reign of the Empress Wu Zetian five more storeys were added to the pagoda making ten in all. Unfortunately it was damaged during World War II and reduced to seven storeys, which is as it remains today.

The Highlights of Xi'an Big Giant Goose Pagoda
Architecture
The storeyed pagoda is an architectural marvel. It was built with layers of bricks without any cement. The seams between each layer of bricks and the "prisms" on each side of the pagoda are clearly visible. The grand body of the pagoda with its solemn appearance, simple style and high structure, is indeed a good example of Chinese traditional architecture.

After the sightseeing, drive you to Muslim Quarter, which is located in Muslim Community, behind the Drum Tower. Muslim Quarter colloquially called "Huifang" or "Huimin jie" in Chinese, which is the most famous food street in Xi'an. It consists of Islamic food area, ethnic group shopping center, Great mosque and living area of Hui people. There are over 300 Muslim local snacks on the streets in Xian Muslim Quarter that attract a consistent flow of visitors everyday coming here to savor or just have a glimpse. It is a place distinct for its delicious food and Islamic culture, with a history of more than 1000 years. The streets are paved by gray flagstone and the buildings are of Ming style. About 2000 years ago in the Han Dynasty after the opening of Silk Road, Changan welcomed the first Muslims: Muslim businessmen, envoys, and students.

The food in the street is of north and west flavor, in which crude pancake in mutton soup, cold rice noodles, Chinese hamburger(Rou Jia Mo), Qishan noodles are famous Shaanxi food. Besides, there are other local flavors: Xi’an small cakes, Shaanxi pasta, Rice cake, etc. And in the street, most are beef and mutton products, in which the roast beef is especially delicious.

You will have lunch at the local famous restaurant.

At last transfer you to the Xi'an airport, and flight to Shanghai. 

Day 3. Shanghai Day Tour & Depature

Drive you to our first destination Yu Garden-The best private garden in Shanghai. It was considered the best garden in southeast China. It enjoyed a history over 400 years since its first establishment by Pan yunduan who had intended to bring happiness and pleasure to his parents and relatives. This garden which is a must for visitors from the foreign countries represents the past of Shanghai. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters in the garden all have unique characteristics. Next to the Garden is the most popular bazaar in Shanghai, here you can see a wide range of local street food, souvenirs, etc.

The highlight in Yu Garden:

Rockery
Upon arrival, you can see plenty of rockery in Yu Garden, they come in different shapes and is the must see for visitors.

Sansui Hall
Sansui Hall was built in 1760 and was originally used to entertain guests, It is the largest and most commodious structure in the garden with a height of nine meters.

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Have lunch at the local restaurant in Yuyuan Bazaar.

After lunch, move on to the Jewish Refugees Museum, constructed on the site of the Ohel Moishe Synagogue, a place that attracted refugees during turbulent times. accompanied by our knowledgeable guide, delve into the captivating history of Chinese Judaism; Then visit the verdant splendor of Huoshan Park, Hear enlightening stories about Jewish history in Shanghai while walking past the Joint Distribution Committee and Huoshan Park.

If you want to know more about the history of Shanghai's Jewish Ghetto, you can immerse yourself in the authentic ambience of a local neighborhood to meet its inhabitants, and learn about daily life and traditional customs .

After that across Huoshan Road from the park is Zhoushan Road, formerly known as Chushan Road. Once the commercial artery of Little Vienna, the lane became famous for the sheer number of Jewish families crammed into each of the flats. Sometimes housing 30 to a room with bunk beds and curtain dividers, families lived in these circumstances for years until the US liberated Shanghai in 1945.

In the afternoon, keep going to our last destination-The Bund, The Bund is a waterfront area in central Shanghai. The area is in the eastern part of Huangpu District centers on a section of Zhongshan Road ,which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River, facing the high, modern skyscrapers of Pudong,Traditionally, the Bund begins at Yan'an Road in the south and ends at Waibaidu Bridge in the north, The Shanghai Bund on which you can embrace the best cityscape, feast on the rich architectural fashions ( Gothic, Baroque, Rome, Renaissance, Classic and Mixed Eastern and Western style, etc.) and know why Shanghai is glorified as "Paris of the East". There are a number of attractions in the area, such as Shanghai World Financial Center, The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Century Park, Century Boulevard, Jinmao Tower etc. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Shanghai.

At last, drive you back to your hotel. Or shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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