Quick overview of itinerary
Day 1 Departure Point - Xi'an
According to the train schedule, take the train to the four ancient capitals of the world. On the train, you can listen to music, read books, and have a good sleep. A good journey starts with a good mood. The grounding staff will contact you no later than 22:00 to confirm the arrival time and train number. Please keep your phone open and call the travel agency staff promptly if you have any questions.
Day 2 Xi'an - Qianling - Famen Temple
After picking up the train in the morning, guests can have breakfast on their own (they can bring their own or there are snacks, McDonald's, KFC, etc. near the train station), and take about an hour by car to Xianyang to visit the "Hanyang Mausoleum" or "Maoling Mausoleum" (admission fee 80 is self paid) Hanyang Mausoleum Scenic Area: the joint burial cemetery of Emperor Jing of Han Liu Qi and his empress Wang Shi in the same tomb but different caves. Maoling Scenic Area: The representative tomb of Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, in the imperial tombs of the Han Dynasty. Afterwards, take a car to visit the unique joint burial tomb of two emperors and a couple of emperors in China and even the world, the Qianling Mausoleum (tour time is about 1 hour). The scenic area has 30 scenic spots and you must pay for two emperors, one tomb, one world, three mountains, one scenery, and one beauty. Looking at the flourishing times in Sima Road, you can see the ancient and modern times under the wordless stele, the Qianling Tomb on the steps, the double stele, ornamental column, and the stone elephant life at a glance; Strolling down the Xuan Palace, one can see stone coffins, murals, and Tang Dynasty tri colored glazed pottery in full view. A pair of lovers, emperors of two dynasties, with endless affection writing a brilliant chapter; A mountain with numerous stone carvings, towering Qianling laments its glory; Afterwards, visit the tomb of Li Chongrun, the eldest son of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang, according to the time (the tomb of Prince Yide or Princess Yongtai) (the tour time is about 0.5 hours). After about an hour by car, we arrived at Famen Town, Fufeng County, Baoji City, and visited the Famen Temple, known as the "ancestor of Guanzhong Pagoda Temples" (the tour time is about 2.5 hours, and the electric scooter costs 30 yuan per person). We paid tribute to the true body and finger bone relics of Buddha Shakyamuni in the underground palace and appreciated the exquisite and rare cultural relics of the Great Tang Dynasty. After about 2 hours by car, return to the hotel in Xi'an.
Day 3 Xi'an Huangling Yichuan
After breakfast, take a 3-hour drive to Huangling County to visit the Huangdi Mausoleum and Xuanyuan Temple (the tour time is about 2 hours, and the electric scooter costs 20 yuan per person). Huangdi Mausoleum is a sacred site of the Chinese nation, and overseas Chinese praise it as the "Mecca of the East". The Xuanyuan Temple is adorned with towering ancient trees, including the Xuanyuan cypress planted by the Yellow Emperor and the 3000 thousand year old cypress trees hung by Emperor Wu of Han during his expedition to Shuofang. After about 2.5 hours by car, you will arrive in Yichuan County to visit the famous' Yellow River Hukou Waterfall ', which originates from the Kunlun Mountains and flows through the mountains, with nine turns in Yuguan and one pot harvest. The tour time is about 1 hour, and the electric scooter will take care of it: 40 people from the south, 30 people from the south, and 20 people from the north. After that, you can pay for the' Yellow River Water Comes from the Sky '(cost 50/person). The Yellow River is the mother river of Chinese people, and Hukou Waterfall is like a jade pearl set on the Yellow River. Then take a car to the hotel.
Day 4 Yichuan Yan'an Xi'an
After breakfast, take a 2.5-hour drive to Yan'an, a red tourism destination, and visit Wangjiaping or Yangjialing (approximately 40 minutes), which is the site of the 7th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the residence of national leaders. Then go to the Central Hall of the Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site (approximately 40 minutes), the former residence of the older generation of revolutionaries, to experience the revolutionary sentiment of the older generation. During the driving process, one can overlook the symbols and landmarks of Yan'an, such as the towering Baota Mountain and the rolling Yanhe River Bridge. Subsequently, visit the Yan'an 1938 Theme Historical District and Nanniwan (the tour guide will choose one of the two attractions based on the daily itinerary, with a travel time of about 30 minutes), and travel back to the "Old Yan'an" of 1938, where red elements converge into a river of memories. After about 5 hours by car, return to the hotel in Xi'an.
Recommended self funded: Watch the Red Revolution historical and cultural performances "Yan'an Nursery" or "Red Show Yan'an" for 238 yuan/person (the performance lasts about 70 minutes, voluntary self funded)
Day 5 Xi'an Lintong Huayin
After breakfast, take a car for about 1 hour to visit the Tang Dynasty Huaqing Palace in Lintong District (the tour time is about 1.5 hours, and the electric scooter costs 20 yuan/person or the cable car costs 60 yuan/person). The Huaqing Palace includes two parts: Huaqing Pool and Lishan Scenic Area; Huaqing Pool is a palace that combines ancient royal hot spring gardens and the site of the Xi'an Incident in modern times. It served as a summer retreat for Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei. The Huaqing Pool is filled with Haitang Soup, Lotus Soup, Star Soup, Shangshi Soup, and Taizi Soup, all of which are used for bathing in the cold of spring and washing and condensing the hot spring water. Additionally, there are the Xi'an Incident sites located on Mount Li - Huan Garden and Wujian Hall. After Emperor Qin Shi Huang unified the world, he hosted the "Qin Banquet" or similar standard characteristic Chinese cuisine for the envoys of the six states. The 3D giant screen movie [The First Emperor of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and his underground kingdom] or VR immersively crosses the time tunnel to enter the [Da Qin Impression VR Experience Center] in the tomb of the Qin Dynasty (no holiday arrangements, no refund for free items), and then visit the world cultural heritage [the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin] (about 2.5 hours, 5 yuan/person for the battery car). This is one of the greatest discoveries in the world's largest "underground military museum" world archaeological history, which can be called the "eighth wonder of the world". It seems that the history is no longer far away when walking through these highly influential works of art. Afterwards, it takes about 1.5 hours by car to reach Huashan.
Chinese cuisine features: Qin Yan Ps: If unable to arrange properly, adjust to other restaurants.
Dinner feature: Huashan Hero Sword Banquet
Day6 Huayin - Xi'an
After breakfast, visit the "most dangerous mountain in the world" - Mount Huashan (approximately 5 hours), and receive complimentary climbing gloves and a Huashan tour guide (with no refunds). The mountain is 5000 meters high and has been cut into four directions, making it the highest and most steep among the Five Sacred Mountains. A must check in point for mountain climbing: "Golden Lock Pass" is a stone archway like a city tower built at the mouth of the Three Peaks. It is a throat passage from Wuyun Peak to Dongnan Peak, and once locked, there is no way to pass. Canglong Ridge is one of the famous dangerous roads in Huashan, located at the foot of Jiuku Tainan and Wuyun Peak. It is named after its dark exterior and its dragon like terrain. The Longkong Plank Road is located at the foot of the west rock of the South Peak, and is one of the most dangerous paths in the Huashan Mountains. Throughout history, there has been a continuous stream of adventurers and explorers who have emerged victorious... In addition, there is also the virtual Jianghu story "Huashan Lunjian" by the famous martial arts novelist Jin Yong, which depicts Jianghu heroes standing on the steep and rugged Huashan Mountain, competing in martial arts, discussing the ways of martial arts, arranging martial arts masters, and creating a mysterious, bizarre, and perilous world of swordsmen. After about 2.5 hours by car, you will arrive at Chang'an City in Xi'an for a night tour. A modern music and lighting element set against the backdrop of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda will shine brightly in the 'Tang Dynasty Never Night City', recreating the glory and splendor of the prosperous Tang Dynasty and experiencing the 'most Chinese year in Xi'an'. After the tour, you will return to your hotel on your own.
Self funded: Watching the performance "Qin Terracotta Warriors Love" starts at 268 yuan/"Camel Bell Legend" starts at 298 yuan/"Resurrection Legion" starts at 298 yuan (approximately 70 minutes of performance)
ps： Tourists who do not participate need to wait for other guests to watch the performance before returning by bus
Jingjiao Explanation: Due to the existing two cable cars (Beifeng Cable Car and Xifeng Cable Car) on Huashan Mountain, there are three types of rides available based on personal physical strength and preferences
Method for tourists to choose from [three options]
① West up and north down cableway and mountain car: 280 yuan/person in peak season, 225 yuan/person in off-season (tour from high to low, do not turn back, can be...)
Enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Hua, walking on the mountain for about 2-5 hours
② Xifeng round-trip cableway and mountain car: 360 yuan/person during peak season, 320 yuan/person during off-season (relatively easy route, but can only travel to the west and southEast Three Peaks, about a 2-hour walk)
③ North Peak round-trip cableway and mountain car: 190 yuan/person in peak season, 120 yuan/person in off-season (traveling from low to high, requiring high physical strength, walkingApproximately 6-8 hours).
Day7 Xi'an City - Return Meal: Early Accommodation: Warm Home
After breakfast, visit the royal temple of the thousand year old temple, the Great Ci'en Temple and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (with a tour time of about 2 hours and a cost of 30 yuan per person to climb the pagoda), and refresh your mind. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which has been guarding Chang'an for over 1300 years, is located here. Since the Tang Dynasty, literati and scholars who had achieved success in the imperial examination and been promoted to official positions often went to the Dacien Temple to pay homage to Buddha. After visiting the central area of Xi'an, including the Bell and Drum Tower Square and the famous local food and cultural district of Huimin Street (with a tour time of about 1 hour), the road is paved with bluestone and shaded by green trees. The buildings on both sides of the road are modeled after those of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it is one of the representatives of Xi'an's style. With a history of over a thousand years, its profound cultural heritage has gathered nearly 300 kinds of specialty snacks, making people linger and unable to resist its charm. As the starting point of the Silk Road, Xi'an connects the descendants of the Yellow Emperor and the civilization of the Western Regions. The settlement and cultural integration of the Chinese Hui people have cast a mysterious and ancient veil over this city. Ending a pleasant trip to Shaanxi!