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Millennium Chang'an, Qin style and Han charm, dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty.

Millennium Chang'an, Qin style and Han charm, dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty. Xi'an, a city bearing the profound history of thirteen ancient capitals, is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. This five-day, four-night in-depth pure-play tour takes you through the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties, allowing you to experience the poetic journey of "proud as a horse galloping in spring breeze, seeing all the flowers of Chang'an in one day." The per capita budget is controlled within 5,000 RMB, with no shopping or hidden costs throughout, focusing on cultural experience and quality itinerary. 🌟【Itinerary Overview】 Theme: Following Qin Style and Han Charm · Remembering the Dream of the Tang Dynasty Duration: 5 days 4 nights (recommended in spring and autumn, pleasant climate) Departure: Major cities nationwide (arriving in Xi'an by high-speed rail or plane) Recommended group size: Small groups of 2-4 people or independent travel Total budget: About 4,800-5,000 RMB per person (including round-trip transportation) 🗓 Itinerary Schedule (Selected Highlights · Cultural Immersion) Day 1: First Arrival in Chang'an · Night Talk at the City Wall ✈️ Arrive at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport / Xi'an North Station (high-speed rail) 🚖 Private transfer to hotel (recommended boutique guesthouse or four-star hotel near Bell Tower, such as "Courtyard at the Foot of the City Wall") 🏯 Afternoon: Ride a bike on the Ming City Wall (South Gate section), overlooking the ancient city layout, most beautiful at sunset 🌃 Evening: Stroll through Huimin Street + Gao Family Courtyard, taste authentic snacks (roujiamo, liangpi, zenggao), watch shadow puppetry or crosstalk at an old teahouse 🍵 Overnight: City center, convenient for next day’s departure 💡 Tips: Avoid holiday peak times; Huimin Street is noisy during the day but more lively and atmospheric at night. Day 2: Majesty of the Terracotta Warriors · Atmosphere of Han and Tang 🚐 Depart at 8:00 AM, chartered car or join an official one-day small group tour to Lintong (about 1-hour drive) 🏛 Morning: Visit the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang (must-see Pit 1 and Bronze Chariot and Horse Exhibition), professional guide recommended (about 150 RMB/session) 🍜 Lunch: Local Shaanxi cuisine restaurant in Lintong (recommended "Qin Yu Restaurant" — gourd chicken, spicy garlic lamb blood) 🏯 Afternoon: Tour Huaqing Palace + live performance of "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" (optional, ticket prices start at 268 RMB, highly recommended! Stunning lighting and stage effects) 🚐 Return to the city, evening free time 💰 Estimated daily expenses: Tickets + transportation + guide ≈ 350 RMB/person; "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" ticket extra Day 3: Heart of the Flourishing Tang · Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Poetic Soul 🌅 Early morning: Visit Daci'en Temple, climb Big Wild Goose Pagoda to overlook Qujiang Pool 📚 Visit Shaanxi History Museum (free but must book online 3 days in advance! Be sure to get tickets! Focus on Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang exhibition halls) 🍽 Lunch: Shaanxi cuisine near Tang Paradise Night Market (recommended "Drunken Chang'an" — brush pen pastry, biangbiang noodles) 🌇 Evening: Walk into Tang Paradise Night Market pedestrian street, watch the "Tumbler Girl," poetry light pillars, and light and shadow shows 🎭 Night: Watch the performance "Return to the Tang Dynasty" or immersive drama in the "Chang'an Twelve Hours" themed street (depending on schedule) 💡 Reminder: Shaanxi History Museum is closed on Mondays; recommend visiting Tuesday to Friday to avoid crowds Day 4: Starting Point of the Silk Road · Bell Tower, Drum Tower, and the Fragrance of the Stele Forest ⏰ Morning: Visit Bell Tower and Drum Tower combo ticket, try drumming experience (feel the "morning bell and evening drum") 📜 In-depth visit to Xi'an Stele Forest Museum (a must for calligraphy lovers! Authentic works by Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan here) 🏛 Afternoon: Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda + Xi'an Museum (less crowded and quiet, exquisite exhibits) ☕ Evening: Stroll through Shuyuanmen Cultural Street, shop for stationery treasures, and have a cup of coffee "under the city wall" ✍️ Cultural bonus: You can have a master craftsman at Shuyuanmen custom-make a Qin seal engraved with your name as a souvenir Day 5: Before Departure · A Dream of a Thousand Years 🌿 Morning: Visit Qujiang Pool Ruins Park or Tang Paradise (the latter requires a ticket but the garden is stunning), feel the royal garden atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty 🎁 Buy souvenirs: Recommended "Jia San Soup Dumplings," "Demao Gong Crystal Cake," "Shaanxi Thirteen" cultural creative snacks ✈️ Afternoon: Return according to flight/train schedule 💰【Per Capita Budget Details】(calculated with a 5,000 RMB cap) Item Cost (RMB) Notes ------ ----------- ------ Round-trip transportation 1200-1800 High-speed rail second class round trip about 800-1200; airfare varies by departure city Accommodation (4 nights) 1200 Average 300 RMB/night, comfortable hotel or boutique guesthouse Tickets + guide 650 Terracotta Warriors 120 + Huaqing Palace 120 + Shaanxi History Museum free + Stele Forest 75 + City Wall 54 + Daci'en Temple 50 + Small Wild Goose Pagoda free, etc. Live performance 268-300 Basic ticket for "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow," recommended central area Meals 800 Average 160 RMB/day, including snacks + meals + drinks Local transport + charter 400 Metro + taxi + Lintong day tour carpool Others (cultural products, souvenirs) 200 Voluntary spending Total ≈4968 Within controllable range 🎒 Travel Tips: 🔔 Booking is key: Shaanxi History Museum, official Terracotta Warriors guide, and "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" tickets must be booked in advance! Hard to get if missed. 🚇 Transport advice: Metro covers main attractions, download "Xi'an Metro APP" for QR code access; carpool or small group tours recommended for Lintong for convenience. 🍜 Food tips: Choose popular old shops on Huimin Street, avoid "internet celebrity set meals" soliciting at the door; oil-splashed noodles and lamb stew bread recommended to eat in-store. 🕋 Cultural respect: Dress and behave appropriately in halal areas, ask permission before taking photos. 🌦 Best seasons: Spring and autumn (March-May, September-October); summer is hot, winter has more smog. 🌌 Conclusion: A glance at a thousand years, Chang'an forever Every step on the blue bricks echoes history; Every ray of light tells the glory of the Tang Dynasty. This is not a simple trip, But a heartfelt dialogue with Chinese civilization. May you find your own Tang poem in Chang'an.
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Posted: Nov 13, 2025
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