Full Day Walking Tour of City Wall, Shuyuanmen, Gao Grand Courtyard and Muslim Quarter - Private

Informaciones generales

Destino
Xian, China

Detalles del programa

Climb the Ancient City Wall, stroll along Ancient Cultural Street of Shuyuanmen, see the Shadow Puppet Performance and learn folk Paper Cutting in Gao Grand Courtyard, this local insider guided walking tour will bring you to experience real local life at your pace.

Climb the Ancient City Wall, stroll along Ancient Cultural Street of Shuyuanmen, see the Shadow Puppet Performance and learn folk Paper Cutting in Gao Grand Courtyard, this local insider guided walking tour will bring you to experience real local life at your pace.


Today the local guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in the morning The first stop will be Xi’an Ancient City Wall, the guide will accompany you to take bus or subway from your hotel to the destination. Then you can stroll around the South Gate and climb the City Wall, if you are interested, you may rent a bike and ride along the ancient wall. Continue the walking tour to Ancient Cultural Street of Shuyuanmen. Situated on the eastern side of the South Gate, Shuyuanmen (Shuyuan Gate) is a cultural street factually restored in the style of the ancient architectures of the Ming and Qing dynasties.


You can easily find a local restaurant to enjoy Xi’an food, the local insider will always be happy to give you suggestions. Later, walk along the South Avenue to the Bell Tower, which plays absolutely as the central landmark of the city. The Drum Tower stands nearby in the west of the Bell Tower. Time has passed along with the bell at dawn and the Drum at dust sounding every day. Now, they are outstanding examples of the ancient architecture. Then explore the Muslim Quarter, walk through the back alley and visit the Great Mosque which is only a block away from the Drum Tower. Listed as a key Project of Sino‐Norway Historical Districts Protection in 1999, Gao Grand Courtyard is just in the Muslim Street, you can view architectural arts of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, antique furniture and ancient gardens, see the Shadow Puppet Performance (pí yĭng xì in Chinese) and learn folk Paper Cutting in this wood quadrangle Courtyard.


At the end of the tour, local guide will escort you back to the hotel by bus or subway.




Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at hotel in Xian.

Duration: 8 hours.

Pick-up time: At 9am.

Drop-off time: At 5pm.

Languages: English.

Opening days/period: Daily.

Others: Lunch and drinks not included.

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide