Xi’an. O/N Xi’an.

Xi’an - In the morning, your tour guide will meet you at your Xi’an hotel lobby at 9:00 am and then transfer you to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, which is an 80-minute drive (45 km).

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - As the former capital of China, Xi’an was the seat of the Chinese Emperor for more than 10 dynasties over a period of 1,000 years. On this full-day, 8-hour private tour, you will visit one of the highlights of Xi’an: the thousands of life-sized terracotta warriors in the superb mausoleum museum. Visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a highlight of any Xi’an tour, giving you the chance to see more than 8,000 life-size Qin Dynasty-era model soldiers. Discovered in 1974, the warriors are located to the east of Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Tomb, where the man who first unified China is buried. Among the three pits, No. 1 pit is the largest, containing more than 6,000 clay warriors and horses in 11 three-meter deep corridors. Since their discovery, the warriors have captured the world’s imagination as they have traveled the globe, from England to America to Chile. The warriors and horses are now back in China, displayed in an oblong battle formation of the Qin Dynasty. Facing east, they look healthy and determined, with different facial expressions that all reflect Emperor Qingshihuang’s determination to wipe out the other 6 states and unify the entire country. Travel from Xi’an City with a private guide to get an intimate view of this magnificent exhibition, with personalized attention and the best local knowledge available.

Small Goose Pagoda - Next, you will transfer to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, located inside Jianfu Temple, about one kilometer south of Xi’an city proper. It is one of the two famous and important Buddhist pagodas erected in the Tang Dynasty about 1300 years ago. Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its large neighbor, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, are two important Buddhist sites, dating back to the Tang Dynasty, 1300 years ago. The two pagodas were a symbol of Chang’an (Constant Peace) city. Xi’an (West Peace) was called Chang’an until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when Beijing became the capital of China. Chang’an had served as the capital for ten dynasties.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, you will transfer to the city wall. You can walk or cycle around the wall; bike fees are paid locally if you choose to do that. The first landmark visitors will encounter in Xi’an is the ancient City Wall, which stretches around the old city. It is also one of the most famous attractions in Xi’an. Today, this wall represents one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls, as well as being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Muslim Quarter - Your last stop will be the Muslim Bazaar, the most thriving area of the city. If you are interested, you can explore the bazaar at your own pace and then return to the hotel by yourself. Your guide will give you directions for returning to your hotel. The Great Mosque and the Bell and Drum Tower Square are within walking distance of the Bazaar. There are many boutique stores at fair prices in the Bazaar and also a number of excellent choices of food for dinner.

Xi’an - At the end, we drive you back to your Xi’an hotel.

Xi’an–Chongqing by flight. O/N Chongqing.

Xi’an - In the morning, your tour guide will meet you at your Xi’an hotel lobby at 8:30 am and then transfer you to Hanyanglin, which is a 30-minute drive (15 km).

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) - We first drive for one hour to visit the Hanyangling Mausoleum, which is on the site of the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi built in 153 AD. In the company of the guide, you will have a close look at the thousand-year-old tombs through the glass floors and the glass walls in the tomb pits. Besides, the advanced Spectra Vision program will reproduce the real life of the Western Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. We will ensure you have two hours to explore the site.

Shaanxi History Museum - After that, you will continue your Xi’an tour to explore the Shaanxi History Museum. The unique historical and cultural heritage of Shaanxi is undoubtedly worth the praise as a treasure house of Chinese civilization, and the Shaanxi History Museum is definitely a palace of art to display Shaanxi’s history and culture and China’s ancient civilization. There are as many as some 370,000 antiquities collected, ranging from prehistoric relics to those of the 1840s. The time span is more than one million years, and the collection is superior in value, quantity, rank, and species. Your guide will provide professional full explanations.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Instead of entering the temple to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, we will have a photo stop here for half an hour. Based on suggestions from our former guests, it is enough to see the pagoda and the statue of Monk Xuanzang at the south square outside the temple. As a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists, the pagoda built during the Tang Dynasty was once the site for Xuanzang to translate the Buddhist sutras.

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport - At the end, your guide will escort you to Xi’an airport for your flight to Chongqing. You may take the MU2267 18:50–20:20. The flight takes around 1.5 hours.

Jiangbei Airport - Upon arrival in Chongqing, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Chongqing. O/N Chongqing.

Chongqing - At around 08:30, our excellent tour guide will pick you up at your downtown Chongqing hotel for a 3-hour comfortable private vehicle drive to Wulong County.

Wulong Karst geological park - Wulong, featuring peculiar karst landforms, boasts jaw-dropping stone bridges, caves, pits, eroded sinkholes, and gorges. Wulong became known to foreign tourists due to Michael Bay’s hit movie – Transformers: Age of Extinction, which directly shows the majestic beauty of the Three Natural Bridges in Wulong. Besides the famous movie site, other interesting natural objects are also in this area, like Furong Cave, Longshuixia Gap, and Fairy Mountain.

Wulong Tiankeng Three Bridges - After a hearty lunch at a local restaurant, your splendid Chongqing Wulong karst tour begins with the Three Natural Bridges, the essential scenic feature of this world heritage area. Exquisitely sculptured by the hands of god, the three giant stone arch bridges are real wonders that can’t be seen anywhere else in the world. Inside the tranquil scenic area, you can embrace the rugged beauty of the mountain bridges and gorges by meandering along the narrow path on the valley’s bottom. During the 2 - 2.5 hours visit, you will also stop by an ancient staging post near Qinglong Bridge, which was constructed during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) for handling official business and receiving guests. The wooden-structured courtyards are still well preserved with more than 20 rooms remaining. After some free time to wander around, your Wulong trip from Chongqing concludes. You will be transferred back to your hotel. Upon arrival at around 18:30.

Chongqing - At the end, your guide will escort you to your Chongqing hotel.

Chongqing. O/N Chongqing.

Chongqing - In the morning, our driver and tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00 am and then transfer you to Chongqing city center for the city day tour.

People’s Assembly Hall - Your first stop of this tour will be The People’s Hall of Chongqing, a landmark architecture completed in 1954 to commemorate China’s resistance war and the establishment of the new government. It is also one of the top 10 classic architectures in 20th century Asia.

Stilwell Museum/Former Residence of General Stilwell (Shidiwei Jiangjun Jiuju) - Then, you will visit the Chongqing Stilwell Museum - The Flying Tiger Memorial, which was once used as an important lodging place by the KMT government to accommodate VIPs during the war against Fascism.

Ciqikou (Porcelain Port) - After the museum visit, your guide will take you to taste authentic Chongqing Hot Pot (steam bowl), which is well known and popular in China. You will challenge this hot and spicy dish for lunch to appreciate its popularity. In the afternoon, you will visit Ciqikou old town. Ciqikou received its name from the making of Chinaware in ancient times. It is also a good place to explore local folklore.

E’ling Park - Your last stop in Chongqing will be Eling Park, the highest scenic location where you can enjoy aerial views of the whole city.

Chongqing. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Chongqing - Today, you will go to Dazu County for a whole day of sightseeing (your guide will meet you at 08:30 in your hotel lobby).

The Dazu Rock Carvings - A famous world heritage site, the Dazu Rock Carvings refer to all the grotto sites in Dazu County, which cover several large scenic areas. Today, our guide will accompany you to tour the well-preserved Baodingshan Carvings. There are green buses taking you to Baodingshan directly. You will see that mountain cliffs are densely scattered with Buddhist and Taoist statues as well as celebrity figures from the late Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). You can wander at your own pace to have a close look at the precious grotto art.

Chongqing Chaotianmen - After that, transfer to the Chongqing Chaotianmen pier and help you check in. Board the ship from 18:30 to 21:00 and depart Chongqing at 21:30.

Sailing & Shore Excursion at Fengdu Jade Emperor. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Sailing through Three Gorges & Shore Excursion at Shennv Stream. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Sailing & Shore Excursion at Three Gorges Dam. The cruise ends at Yichang. The tour ends.

Yichang - Our local guide will meet you at the Three Gorges tourist center and transfer you to Yichang airport or Yichang train station or have a half-day tour at Yichang city center, like the riverside park and Wanda Plaza.

• Yangtze River Cruise boat ticket
• Entrance tickets included
• Flight ticket from Xi’an to Chongqing
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
• Private car transportation
• Personal tour guide for the entire tour

• The hotel & breakfast & dinner