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Xi'an

The Imperial Capital Where History Meets Modern China

Xi'an

A Journey Through 3,000 Years of Chinese Civilization

Xi’an served as the capital of 13 dynasties and was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, offering the Terracotta Warriors, city walls and rich Tang Dynasty culture.

Best For

  • Cultural & Heritage Travel
  • Luxury Private Tours
  • Educational Groups
  • Family Travel
  • Silk Road Experiences
  • MICE & Incentive Travel

Overview

Xi'an at a Glance

Xi’an is the historical heart of China and one of the world’s great ancient capitals, combining world-famous landmarks, local food and immersive cultural experiences.

Best Time to Visit

March-May / September-November

Comfortable weather for travel and events.

Recommended Stay

3D2N

Ideal to experience the city highlights and nearby attractions.

Airport

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

Well-connected to major cities worldwide.

Ideal For

Cultural & Heritage Travel, Luxury Private Tours

Xi’an served as the capital of 13 dynasties and was the starting point of the ancient.

Highlights

Iconic landmarks and unique local experiences.

Event & MICE Infrastructure

World-class venues, convention centers and 5-star hotels

Ideal for conferences, incentive trips and corporate events.

Xi'an landmark

Why Start in Xi'an?

Xi’an served as the capital of 13 dynasties and was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, offering the Terracotta Warriors, city walls and rich Tang Dynasty culture.

Easy access to major destinations by air and high-speed rail

Excellent global connectivity and modern infrastructure

Xi’an witnessed the rise of the Qin, Han and Tang dynasties.

Strong support for MICE and group programs

Top Attractions

Signature Attractions

Terracotta Warriors

Terracotta Warriors

The Eighth Wonder of the World

One of China’s greatest archaeological discoveries and a must-see heritage experience.

  • Private museum guide
  • Archaeology storytelling
  • Photography time
Ancient City Wall

Ancient City Wall

China’s Best-Preserved City Wall

A grand defensive structure ideal for cycling, walking and city-view experiences.

  • Wall cycling
  • Evening view
  • Private guide
Muslim Quarter

Muslim Quarter

Local Food & Silk Road Culture

A lively district connecting street food, local snacks and multicultural heritage.

  • Food tasting
  • Evening walk
  • Traditional craft shopping
Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Tang Dynasty Buddhist Heritage

A landmark site for understanding Tang culture and Buddhist exchange.

  • Cultural visit
  • Photography
  • Tang history storytelling
Shaanxi History Museum

Shaanxi History Museum

Gateway to Ancient China

Important collections help travelers understand China’s ancient capitals.

  • Private museum guide
  • Educational program
  • Artifact storytelling
Tang Cultural Show

Tang Cultural Show

Performance & Imperial Atmosphere

Evening performance options make Xi’an easy to package for groups.

  • Dinner show
  • Costume experience
  • Group evening program

Local Cultural Experiences

Authentic Xi'an Cultural Experiences

Tang Dynasty Cultural Experience

Tang Dynasty Cultural Experience

Costume, music and imperial storytelling

A market-friendly way to turn Xi’an history into an immersive evening.

Dumpling Banquet

Dumpling Banquet

Classic Xi’an food culture

A group-friendly culinary experience featuring local dumpling culture.

Calligraphy & Seal Workshop

Calligraphy & Seal Workshop

Hands-on Chinese heritage

Create a cultural souvenir while learning traditional art forms.

City Wall Cycling

City Wall Cycling

Active heritage discovery

A memorable way for families, students and incentives to experience the ancient capital.

Xi'an MICE opportunities

MICE Opportunities

Xi’an for Incentive & Corporate Travel

Xi’an provides meaningful cultural experiences beyond traditional conferences.

  • Conference arrangements
  • Corporate transportation
  • Team-building activities
  • Gala dinners
  • Cultural programs

Transportation

Getting Around Xi'an

Transportation and logistics are planned around traveler profile, routing and operating requirements.

  • Xi’an Xianyang International Airport to downtown: approx. 45-60 minutes.
  • Private vehicle, coach service and rail handovers are available.
  • Xi’an connects well with Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai by high-speed rail or flight.
  • Key gateways for Xi'an: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY); Xi'an North Railway Station; High-speed rail links to Beijing, Chengdu and Lanzhou.
  • For group programs, confirm luggage space, coach drop-off points, driver duty time, attraction parking access and walking distance before final quotation.
  • For multi-city routes, RedGate can coordinate airport meet-and-greet, station assistance, private MPV/coach transfers, domestic air tickets and high-speed rail handovers.
Xi'an transportation and city access

Combine Destinations

Xi'an Recommended Routes

Route ideas are based on the destination recommendation file and can be adjusted by market, pace and service level.

8-10 Days

China Golden Triangle – From Ancient Capital to Modern China

Xi'an + Beijing + Shanghai

7-9 Days

Culture, Panda & Sichuan Discovery

Xi'an + Chengdu + Chongqing

8-10 Days

Silk Road Heritage Journey

Xi'an + Zhangye + Dunhuang

Plan Your China Journey With RedGate DMC

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  • Private Tours
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  • Transportation
  • Local Experiences
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