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Highlights:

• Learn about key ingredients while visiting a morning produce market
• Shop for tasty Chinese snacks
• Choose to try a traditional Xi'an breakfast
• See the magnificent, mighty Terracotta Warriors
• Feast on a lunch of local specialties

 

Tour style:Food & Market visits, Heritage & History, Sightseeing
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, Transport & Entrance fees as indicated, Market visit, Entry to Army of Terracotta Warriors Museum and Meals: 1 lunch

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guides and Entry to other museums at the Terracotta Warriors complex

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 7-8 hours
• Meeting point:

  By entrance to Starbucks and Haagen Dazs on Bell Tower Square

• Start time: 8.00 AM
• Finish point:

  Bell Tower

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Xi'an Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.

• Additional information:

  During national holidays and on weekend sights in Xi'an can be extremely crowded. If you wish to avoid the busiest times we recommend visiting Xi'an outside of these periods or taking your Urban Adventure on a week day.

• Dress standard:

  We will be on our feet for a number of hours so please make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Discover the fascinating history and delicious, local flavours of charming Xi’an on this tour that reveals commercial hot spots, culinary secrets and legends of history. In the morning, join a friendly local guide and travel to one of Xian’s busy morning produce markets. Spend some time here seeing what locals stock up on each day and learning about some of the key ingredients used in Chinese cooking.

 

While here, why not take the chance to shop for some tasty local snacks to eat later in the day? Otherwise, perhaps start the day with a traditional Xi'an breakfast? Try fresh soy milk, pancakes or steamed buns, which are all available at the market. Next, travel to the site of the famous Terracotta Warriors - one of the greatest archeological finds of the past century and the pride of Xi’an. Marvel at the burial pits filled with life-sized chariots, horses and warriors, all buried to ensure the emperor has safe passage to the afterlife.

 

Take time to explore, take photos and learn about the historical significance of this remarkable site before hopping into a private vehicle to head to the nearby town of Lintong. While in Lintong, feast on a flavoursome lunch of local specialties. Choose from regional dishes such as roujiamo or soup noodles then finish the tour back in central Xi’an where the afternoon is free to further explore the city independently.

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

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