Meals: on your own
Morning / Afternoon:
 Arrive in Xi’an, the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties. Check in and relax after your journey.
Evening:
 Experience the local nightlife:

• Watch Xi’an-style comedy, local opera, or cross-talk at Qingqu Club or Yisu Society.
• Meet friends at Defu Alley Tea Street, where modern cafés and classic teahouses line the old alleys — lively yet peaceful, perfect for a first taste of the city’s charm.

Meals: Lunch included

Morning:
 Depart for Lintong District to visit the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, part of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum — one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 Explore Pits No.1–3, each revealing a grand army frozen in time. (Optional shuttle: RMB 5 per person).

Afternoon:
 Visit Lishan Garden (Qin Emperor Mausoleum Site Park), the Emperor’s burial complex with ancient tomb mounds, ruins, and bronze chariot exhibits. (Internal shuttle: RMB 15 per person.)
 Continue to the Cultural Relics Restoration Center, where experts introduce Qin-era artifacts and techniques. Try hands-on restoration of clay warriors and learn about ancient craftsmanship.
 Conclude with the immersive epic show “The Resurrection of the Legion”, using holographic projection, mechanical staging, and Dolby sound to revive the mighty Qin army in vivid spectacle.

Meals: on your own

Morning:
 Explore Xi’an City Wall, China’s oldest and most complete ancient fortification. Walk or cycle along the ramparts and enjoy views of both the old city and modern skyline.
 Then step into “Twelve Hours in Chang’an”, an immersive Tang-style street inspired by the popular TV drama. Interact with NPC characters and uncover your own “Chang’an story.”

Afternoon:
 Taste authentic Yangrou Paomo — crumbled flatbread in rich mutton broth — at a local old shop, a must-try Xi’an experience.
 Dress in Hanfu and have your makeup styled in traditional Tang fashion; pose for photos amid ancient settings.
 Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 652 CE by Master Xuanzang to store scriptures and relics from India.
 As evening falls, stroll the Great Tang Ever-Bright City, ablaze with lights and poetry, where over 200 live performers — from poets to merchants — bring the golden Tang era to life.

Meals: on your own

Morning:
 Drive about 1 hour to Yuanjia Village, famed as “the Wuzhen of Shaanxi.”
 Wander ancient streets lined with grey-brick houses and red lanterns, and taste local specialties under the “one shop, one dish” concept — from handmade yogurt to crispy mahua.
 Visit traditional cave dwellings, a living symbol of Yellow-Earth wisdom, and watch shadow plays or Qinqiang opera that reveal the heart of Guanzhong folk culture.

Afternoon:
 Join a Dragon Dance & Lantern Workshop. Learn from folk artisans to craft bamboo dragon frames, paint scales, and assemble glowing mini lanterns — a hands-on dialogue with Chinese tradition.
 End the day at Yuanjia’s cozy village bars, where slow rhythms and rustic charm replace city noise.

Meals: on your own

Morning:
 Visit the Xi’an Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda (Jianfu Temple) — together showcasing over 3,000 cultural relics and 3,000 years of urban history.
 Listen to the “Morning Bell of the Pagoda”, one of Guanzhong’s Eight Views, and admire the Tang-style garden and ancient Buddhist relics.
Afternoon:
 Choose one intangible cultural heritage workshop:

• Dumpling Making: Learn from local masters to knead, fill, and fold eight classic shapes, create your own filling, and make a “lucky” coin-filled dumpling.
• Biangbiang Noodles: Experience every step from milling flour to hand-pulling wide “belt” noodles, finishing with a sizzling chili oil pour — the true taste of Shaanxi.