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Overview
After the meeting, depart from the venue or your hotel. On the first evening, visit Sajin Bridge and Datang Everbright City; on day two, take a private round-trip to the Terracotta Warriors to view the hairstyles and armor of the clay statues in the pits; on the final day, explore the Shaanxi History Museum, enjoy a shadow puppetry experience, and be transferred to the airport based on your return flight. All three days are in Xi'an, with two nights of accommodation without changing cities.
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Why you'll love this trip
- After the meeting, explore Xiang's Bridge and Tang Paradise; on the second day, visit the Terracotta Warriors, and on the last day, tour the Shaanxi History Museum and experience shadow puppetry.
- Stay in Xi'an for three days, with two nights of accommodation. You'll be picked up after the meeting on the first day, and transferred to the airport on the last day for your return flight.
- After the meeting, depart from the venue or hotel and follow your guide to Sajin Bridge and Tang Dynasty Nightless City; a walking tour is included in the itinerary, with street food at your own expense.
- Day 2 is dedicated to the Terracotta Warriors, with round-trip transfers and admission already included; allow time by the pits to admire the distinct armor and hairstyles.
- Stand by the railing of the Terracotta Warrior pit: first take in the full row of clay soldiers, then move closer to admire the fine details of their faces, robes, and armor.
- On the final day, visit the Shaanxi History Museum to see unearthed artifacts, then experience a shadow puppetry show. Airport transfer times will be arranged according to your return flight.
- Post-conference transfer to Xi'an with two consecutive nights at the same hotel; the hotel name and specific times are confirmed in your order confirmation.
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Arrivals
Xi'an · Day 1 - Day 3
· Badge off, street on
After the meeting, depart from the venue or hotel to explore Sajing Bridge first, then take a stroll to enjoy the night views of Datang Never-Ends Street.
· Terracotta Warriors Day Trip
Take a private car to the Terracotta Warriors. Examine the formations, armor, and hairstyles in the pits before returning to Xi'an after lunch.
· Cultural Relics, Shadow Puppets, and Return Journey
In the morning, explore unearthed artifacts at the Shaanxi History Museum and experience shadow puppetry. Departure assistance is arranged according to your return flight.
Departures
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Hotels
These are sample stays typically included in the itinerary. Final pricing depends on the hotel level selected.
Xian
Shangri-La Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel Xi'an: five-star luxury near the Terracotta Warriors, 35 minutes from the airport.
Xian
Sheraton Xi'an North City Hotel
Sheraton Xi'an North City: five-star luxury five minutes from the Daming Palace, with an indoor pool and wellness centre.
Xian
Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an
Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an, overlooking the Bell Tower and Drum Square in Beilin, steps from Metro Line 2.
xi'an
Somerset Xindicheng Xi'an
A comfortable serviced-apartment option in Xi'an, suited to travellers who like extra space and a more residential feel.
Xian
Jinjiang Hotels
Jinjiang Inn Xi'an, a trusted chain hotel on Jiefang Street, south of Xi'an Railway Station near Metro Line 2.
Xian
Shangri-La Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel Xi'an: five-star luxury near the Terracotta Warriors, 35 minutes from the airport.
Xian
Sheraton Xi'an North City Hotel
Sheraton Xi'an North City: five-star luxury five minutes from the Daming Palace, with an indoor pool and wellness centre.
Xian
Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an
Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an, overlooking the Bell Tower and Drum Square in Beilin, steps from Metro Line 2.
xi'an
Somerset Xindicheng Xi'an
A comfortable serviced-apartment option in Xi'an, suited to travellers who like extra space and a more residential feel.
Xian
Jinjiang Hotels
Jinjiang Inn Xi'an, a trusted chain hotel on Jiefang Street, south of Xi'an Railway Station near Metro Line 2.
Xian
Shangri-La Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel Xi'an: five-star luxury near the Terracotta Warriors, 35 minutes from the airport.
Xian
Sheraton Xi'an North City Hotel
Sheraton Xi'an North City: five-star luxury five minutes from the Daming Palace, with an indoor pool and wellness centre.
Xian
Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an
Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an, overlooking the Bell Tower and Drum Square in Beilin, steps from Metro Line 2.
xi'an
Somerset Xindicheng Xi'an
A comfortable serviced-apartment option in Xi'an, suited to travellers who like extra space and a more residential feel.
Xian
Jinjiang Hotels
Jinjiang Inn Xi'an, a trusted chain hotel on Jiefang Street, south of Xi'an Railway Station near Metro Line 2.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Private vehicleYour entire trip is in Xi'an, with no intercity transfers. We provide air-conditioned private cars throughout, including city transfers to the listed sights and round-trip to the Terracotta Army. On Day 1, you will be picked up from your designated conference venue or hotel; on Day 3, we will drive you to the airport for your flight home.
- Hotel2 nights in Xi'an at your chosen level, four-star, five-star or quality boutique, breakfast included. Hotels named in your written confirmation
- GuideLicensed English-speaking guide, all three days
- MealsTwo hotel breakfasts, on day two and on day three. Two breakfasts, and no other meal: every other meal on this plan is on your account and the meal-by-meal list is in Not Included below
- AdmissionsTerracotta Warriors admission · Shaanxi History Museum admission. Both in the base price, booked by us
- ExperiencesThe Sajinqiao food walk with your guide, walking and interpretation · the Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City evening walk with your guide · the Xi'an shadow puppetry workshop. All three in the base price
- InsuranceTravel accident insurance
Not Included
- Flights and everything before day oneYour flight home, and everything before day one as well: conference-period hotel, conference-period arrangements, arrival airport pickup
- Meals, meal by mealDay 1 dinner, including everything eaten on the Sajinqiao food street · day 2 lunch, the Shaanxi noodle meal · day 2 dinner · day 3 lunch. These are recommended and booked by your guide, on your account
- Spending inside any sitePaid performances, paid halls, in-site rides or shuttles and personal spending inside any place on this plan. Souvenirs count as personal spending. This applies to every place alike, whether or not it is named above
- Optional add-onsAny additional activities or services beyond the itinerary must be confirmed for content and cost before booking; they will not be automatically included in this trip.
- PersonalVisas, gratuities, single supplement, personal spending
Special Notes
Please review the arrangements below before booking.
- Overnight & Holiday Arrangements — Evening activities at the Great Tang All Day Mall and the Terracotta Army tour will be confirmed based on your travel dates. If your meeting ends late or you prefer to stay in on the first evening, please let us know before booking so we can adjust your first-night itinerary and provide a revised quote.
- Entry Requirements — Please provide your travel documents, entry date, and return itinerary so we can verify your entry eligibility and permitted stay duration in accordance with the official regulations in effect at the time of entry, prior to payment.
- Confirmations & Changes — Changes and refunds for attraction bookings, workshop time slots, hotels, and orders are subject to the written confirmation provided prior to payment.
- Hotel — Stay two nights in Xi'an; the specific hotel will be confirmed in writing prior to payment.
Is Three Days Your Length?
More than three days?
More than three days?
The three days come apart cleanly. Day one stands on its own as an evening. The Terracotta Warriors day stands on its own as a full day. If your fair closes earlier than you thought, or your flight home moves, tell us the two dates and we rebuild the days between them rather than sell you the same block twice.
Good to Know
- Group
- Service is available for your travel group only, with a minimum of 1 guest; final headcount and vehicle arrangements will be confirmed in the quotation.
- Pace
- Xi'an in one city for three days, with two nights' accommodation; Day 1 begins after the conference concludes.
- Effort
- Museum halls and street walking, with one longer day out at the Terracotta Warriors site. Nothing on this plan involves a climb
- Origin & Destination
- The itinerary begins at a venue or hotel in Xi'an; on Day 3, we provide airport transfers for your return flights.
- Visas
- Entry eligibility and permitted duration of stay vary by travel document and travel date. Please verify the applicable official requirements before making payment.
- Language
- Licensed English-speaking guide on all three days
- Payment
- From 1 guest. A 10% deposit (minimum $399) locks your dates. The balance is due 14 days before departure. "Or similar" never means a quiet downgrade
- Season
- Night tour and attraction reservations are confirmed based on your travel date. If the weather is expected to be cold, we can discuss arrangements for your first evening before finalizing the booking.
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Guest Reviews
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Emily Carter
🇺🇸 Seattle, USA
Perfect for couples
“My partner and I had an amazing time in China. Everything was arranged for us — transfers, hotels, guides. No stress at all.”
May 2026
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Claire Brooks
🇬🇧 London, UK
Great for families
“Traveled with my two kids and had zero issues. The team made sure the pace wasn't too rushed and included things the kids would enjoy. Communication was easy throughout. Will definitely use them again for our next Asia trip.”
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Laura Bennett
🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Alisa made the whole experience easy
“Alisa was our point of contact throughout and she was brilliant — patient, knowledgeable, and always quick to reply. The trip itself was wonderful. Beijing and Guilin were highlights.”
Mar 2026
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Mark Henderson
🇺🇸 Denver, USA
Good service, minor hiccup but sorted quickly
“Really good service. There was a small mix-up with one of our restaurant bookings but it got sorted quickly. The rest of the trip was seamless.”
Feb 2026
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Rebecca Miller
🇺🇸 Boston, USA
Really listened to what we wanted
“Really helpful team. They listened to what we wanted and delivered. Beijing and Xi'an were incredible.”
Jan 2026
China Ready
We've solved the hard parts. Here's everything a first-time Western traveler needs to know before arriving.
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What's blocked
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Download before you leave
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Hotel Wi-Fi tip
Some hotels block VPN connections on their Wi-Fi. Use your phone's mobile data as a hotspot if the VPN drops.
Good news
WhatsApp works perfectly through a VPN, so your messaging stays unchanged. Apple iMessage and Signal also work.
Your concierge sets this up on Day 1
Paying in China
China is cashless
Alipay and WeChat Pay are used for almost everything — restaurants, taxis, markets, tickets. Cash is rarely accepted in cities.
International cards now work
Foreign Visa/Mastercard can now link directly to Alipay (set up in minutes, $5,000 single transaction limit). Your concierge walks you through the setup on your first morning.
Carry some cash
We recommend ¥500–800 RMB in cash for the rare vendor that won't accept digital payment, and for small towns.
Booking this trip
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Visa & Entry
Do you need a visa?
Most US, UK, EU, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand passport holders need a tourist (L) visa for stays over 10 days. We provide a visa invitation letter with every booking — it significantly speeds up approval.
240-hour visa-free transit
Citizens of 55+ countries (including USA, UK, most of EU, AUS, NZ, Canada) can enter China visa-free for up to 10 days if transiting through eligible ports. This covers our 12-day itinerary only if you have a confirmed onward flight.
Processing time
Apply 4–6 weeks before departure. Standard processing: 4–7 business days. Express (3 days) and same-day options available at most Chinese consulates.
What we provide
Visa invitation letter, hotel confirmation for all nights, suggested itinerary document — everything the consulate needs, formatted correctly.
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Safety & Practical Tips
Is China safe?
China consistently ranks among the safest countries for foreign tourists. Violent crime against visitors is extremely rare. Cities have extensive CCTV coverage and a visible police presence.
Emergency numbers
Police: 110. Ambulance: 120. Your concierge is your first call for any non-emergency situation — she has local contacts for every city on the itinerary.
Health & medications
Bring a full supply of any prescription medication. International pharmacies exist in major cities but may not carry your brand. Travel insurance is required — we can recommend policies that cover China specifically.
Language
English fluency outside hotels and tourist sites is limited. Your guides all speak English. We provide a printed pocket card with essential Chinese phrases and emergency contacts for every traveler.
Before You Book
Everything worth knowing before you book.
Yes, and that is what the plan is built around. Your driver waits at the venue or the hotel, whichever you name, from the afternoon the sessions close, and the first evening is the food street and the lit avenue. Nothing before that afternoon is part of this plan: your conference nights, your conference-period arrangements and your arrival pickup are separate and are not charged here.
Then tell us before you book. Day one runs from late afternoon into the night, so this plan is sold only to guests whose sessions are finished and whose evening is free. If your evening is not free, we take the evening segment out and price the plan again without it. What we will not do is sell you an evening you cannot use.
It depends on your numbers, and we work them out before you pay rather than after. The 30 days are counted from the day after you entered, not from day one of this plan, so we take three facts first: your entry date, the closing date of your fair and your onward flight. Entry date plus conference days plus these three days has to land inside 30 days. If it does not, we tell you before payment and we do not sell the order. There is no workaround we would offer you here.
About three and a half hours are spent at the pits themselves; the rest of the day is the round trip out of the city and back, and lunch. Putting anything else into the same day is what makes this site feel rushed, so we do not. The gain is concrete: your guide has time to walk you through the ranks until you can separate a general from a crossbowman yourself, and you leave when you are finished rather than when the schedule is.
Not yet. Day one is an outdoor evening from start to finish, and Xi'an evenings in November and December are cold. Two things are still open: the winter operating hours and lighting schedule at Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City, and the cold-weather arrangement for that evening, either an indoor substitute or a shorter outdoor stretch. We will not take your money for an evening we cannot yet describe. What you can do now: tell us your fair dates and we write to you the day those dates open, and the rest of the plan, the pits and the museum morning, is unaffected either way.
