Below are our travel experts’ handpicked the top 6 Beijing Xian tour packages. In 5~7 days, you could take either Beijing Xian tour or Xian Beijing tour by flight (2 hours), by high speed train (5 hours) or by overnight train (around 12 hours). Choose your travel length and way to transfer and start the impressive Beijing Xian holiday - all-inclusive & best value!

Sara's family from Australia viewed Foribdden City from Jingshan Park in December 2023
6 Days Classic Beijing Xian High-speed Train Tour (Most Valuable)

Highlights: Landmark Attractions, Leisure Pace, Bullet Train Beijing to Xian

Beijing and Xian together had been ancient capitals of China for more than 2,000 years. They are two cities of World Heritage Sites - Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors. Visit these two ancient hearts plus a cozy high speed train experience, you will not only explore the long history of China, but also be amazed by the high-tech trains, discovering how the time-honored country is like in recent days.

Amazing Terracotta Warriors with 2000 Years History
5 Days Beijing Xian Highlights Tour by High Speed Train

Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors

This is the briefest trip to travel Beijing and Xian two great destinations together. All regular attractions are cut out, only the best highlights are included. There are four fabulous World Heritage Sites covered in the trip. You will also experience the fast bullet train transfer from Beijing to Xian.

Our customer Josh from USA visited Big Wild Goose Pagoda in December 2020
6 Days Classic Xian Beijing Tour (by High Speed Train)

Highlights: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven

Xian can be reached from Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming and other cities easily by high speed trains or domestic flights. In this tour, you will travel from Xian to Beijing, which is a classic way to discover the ancient capitals of China! You'll spend 2 days in Xian to visit the World Heritage Site Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City wall and other historical sites, then take a high speed train to Beijing to hike the Great Wall, visit the royal places and gardens, etc.

Viewing the East Section Mutianyu Great Wall from No. 13 Watchtower
7 Days Beijing Xian Tour with Great Wall and Mount Huashan Hiking

Highlights: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Mount Hua Hiking

Traveling Beijing with Xian is one of the most popular itineraries in China - exploring imperial culture in the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and visiting the world famous Terracotta Warriors in Xian. This is how a classic and regular Beijing Xian tour goes. Want to make your Beijing Xian trip a little adventurous? Here is the idea: hike one of the wild sections of the Great Wall in Beijing, then go to hike Mount Huashan near Xian city. They may not be the type of serious hiking, but definitely interesting and enjoyable.

Alexia visited Mutianyu Great Wall with China Discovery
4 Days Classic Beijing Tour Package (Leisure Paced)

Highlights: Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, Local Family Visit

This 4-day tour offers an immersive journey through the most iconic and historically rich sites of China's capital. From the ancient grandeur of the Great Wall to the imperial splendor of the Forbidden City, and the serene beauty of the Summer Palace to the spiritual significance of the Temple of Heaven, you will experience the essence of Beijing. Moreover, you'll also get to marvel at the modern architectural wonders of the Olympic Park and visiting a local family in Beijing Hutong. Our customizable private tour package allows you to explore Beijing at your own pace and in your own style. The itinerary is flexible, accommodating your flight or train schedules, and can be tailored to suit your personal interests and needs.

Our customers Alex and Keneilwe from Zimbabwe and South Africa visited Forbidden City in Beijing on December 8, 2020.
3 Days Beijing Essential Highlights Tour

Highlights: Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Mutianyu Great Wall, Hutong, Bird's Nest, Water Cube

This thoughtfully designed itinerary is perfect for travelers with limited time in Beijing. Whether you're taking advantage of a layover or simply want to make the most of a short trip, this tour provides a comprehensive overview of the city's iconic attractions. During this tour, you will have a quality time to explore the magnificence of the Great Wall of China by visiting Mutianyu section, as well as get a view of the modern buildings in the Olympic Park. Besides, you won’t miss two other icons of Beijing - historical Forbidden City and traditional Hutongs, both offer a probe into to Beijing.

Simatai Great Wall Night View
4 Days Beijing Essence Tour with Simatai Great Wall Night Sightseeing

Highlights: Jinshanling Great Wall, Simatai Great Wall Evening Sightseeing, Gubei Watertown

This 4-day tour offers the chance to explore Jinshanling by day, known for its breathtaking vistas, and Simatai by night, celebrated for its enchanting evening views. The itinerary also includes a visit to the charming Gubei Water Town, where you can enjoy scenic highlights like lakes, bridges, and boats. Of course, essential Beijing landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and traditional Hutongs are covered, offering a rich exploration of Beijing's imperial history and traditional Chinese architecture. With customizable options to match your fitness level, interests, and budget, this tour promises a personalized and unforgettable experience.

Our customers visited Terracotta Warriors in Xian
3 Days Classic Xian Tour (Best Highlights Plus Enjoyable Pace)

Highlights: Airport Pickup, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum

This is the most classic Xian itinerary. Our tour guide picks up you at the airport/train station on the 1st day and drop you off on the departing day - worry free vacation! With 3 days, you can enjoy all the best highlights of the ancient capital Xian at an enjoyable pace - contast impression of the life-size warriors of Terracotta Warriors and the mini terracotta figures of human and animals in Hangyangling; enjoy a leisure stroll or biking on the Ancient City Wall...

Looking West Peak from South Peak on Huashan
4 Days Xian Highlights Tour with Mount Huashan Hiking (Most Recommended)

Highlights: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Mount Huashan, Huashan Plank Walk

Your Xian tour is not complete without Mount Huashan hiking! You really should spare out one day to take a side trip to Mount Huashan. It is only about 1.5hrs’driving (or 40min’s bullet train ride) from Xian. So take our 4 Days Xian Highlights Tour with Mount Huashan Hiking to quiet down to soak leisurely in the wonderful history and culture of the ancient capital city Xian, and enjoy an adventure hike on Mount Huashan to challenge the world's most thrilling hiking trails, including the Plank Walk now!

Our guest Lewis cycling on the Ancient City Wall of Xian in 2017
2 Days Xian City Break (Pick Up from Hotel, Train Station or Airport)

Highlights: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter(snack street)

This trip is ideal for those who have brief 2 days to stay in Xian but want to explore the history and culture of the ancient capital city. It is perfectly designed to cover the Must-see attractions in Xian. You will discover the amazing history behind the Terracotta Warriors and step on top of the Ancient City Wall, feel the invisible heart beats of this ancient city. You can start this tour in the morning from your hotel, or let us pick up you at the airport or train station if you arrive at Xian in the morning.

Dazzling Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City at Night
4 Days Xian In-depth Experience Tour - Ultimate Comfort and Fun of Xian

Highlights: Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell & Drum Tower, Huaqing Palace Show, Chinese calligraphy Class

Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Muslim Quarter are only parts of the Xian highlights. There are many others places you have to see, such as the beautiful Small Wild Goose Pagoda, grandiose Bell Tower and Drum Tower, secluded Great Mosque, also many interesting things to do, such as the elaborate class of Chinese calligraphy, cooking Chinese dishes, making a miniature Terracotta Warrior on your own, etc. Our 4 Days Xian In-depth Experience Tour takes you to explore above all and far more.

Beijing Xian Tour Extensions

Some awesome UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Yungang Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple and Pingyao Ancient City are located between Beijing and Xian. If you have extra time, take the Beijing Xian extension tours to Datong, Luoyang and Pingyao which will give more ancient cultural experience. After Beijing and Xian, you can freely travel to Shanghai, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Tibet, Silk Road, etc.

CD-BXS-08 8 Days Best of China Tour
8 Days Best of China Tour (Flight/Bullet Train Covered)

Beijing / Xian / Shanghai

This itinerary covers two greatest ancient capital cities of China – Beijing & Xian, as well as the most developed city – Shanghai. It’s not overstated to call it the most classic China tour because China’s past, present and future are all epitomized in the golden triangle cities for your exploration: hiking the majestic Great Wall, walking into the splendid Forbidden City and Summer Palace in Beijing, being amazed by the fascinating Terracotta Warriors in Xian, and seizing the most prosperous and modernized scene of China in Shanghai.

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Amanda from Australia - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
11 Days China Supreme Tour including Beijing Xian Zhangjiajie Shanghai

Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Shanghai

The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors and Zhangjiajie Avatar World are usually come up to one’s mind quicker than other attractions in China. YES, they are all the iconic attractions of China, and all should be on your bucket list when travelling to China. Thanks to China’s convenient and efficient transportations of high speed train and direct flights networks, you can travel easily between each city where these splendors locate in. During this tour, you will not only visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors and Zhangjiajie Avatar World, but also visit many other interesting places and have chance to experience authentic local culture and food.

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Claire from UK - 20 RMB Note View, Li River, Guilin
10 Days Classic China Tour from Beijing - First Touch of China

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai

What can you expect for 10 days in China? This tour gives you the bests. With the Golden Triangle Destinations (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai) plus the fabulous river and countryside views of Guilin, this tour leads you to top 4 destinations you can’t miss for your first time trip in China. Experience the stunning diversity and contrasts of ancient tradition and modern fashion, discover the charm of ancient history, and get closer exploration to some of the most beautiful scenery under heaven...

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Forbidden City - Harty
8 Days Beijing Xian Tour with Pingyao Ancient City

Beijing / Pingyao / Xian

This 8 day Beijing Xian tour with Pingyao ancient city gives you a quick but full overview of China's ancient city. In this travel, you will be amazed by traditonal Chinese art forms and discover the historical and cultural essentials of China.

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Mutianyu Great Wall Surrounded by Lush Green Forests in June
8 Days China Ancient Capitals Tour

Beijing / Luoyang / Xian

Beijing, Xian and Luoyang are undoubtedly three greatest ancient capital cities throughout the whole Chinese history. Both Xian and Luoyang had been capitals for 13 ancient dynasties, while Beijing has been the capital more than 600 years since Ming Dynasty. This tour takes you to discover the historical and cultural essences of Beijing, Luoyang and Xian Tour in just one go, especially the charming World Heritage Sites.

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Miriam's Group - Surreal Avatar Views in Yuanjiajie
13 Days China Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie and Guilin

Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Shanghai

When you are planning a tour in the vast Middle Kingdom, it's a great idea to combine both its classic historical destinations and spectacular scenic destinations. This is the trip strongly suggested for you on which you will discover the most important cultural destinations in China, including Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, then enjoy two magnificently stunning destinations - Guilin and Zhangjiajie. All attractions and activities are well organized to a leisure pace in a single trip.

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Yuanjiajie-202409-Eric's Group from USA
18 Days Diverse China Exploration Tour with Zhangjiajie & Yangtze Cruise

Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai

This is a comprehensive trip to the 8 most popular travel destinations in China - Beijing, Xian, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, and Shanghai. All essences are included to take you to learn about the past and present, cultural and natural China. You will also spend leisure time on the Yangtze River Cruise to release your body and mind!

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Shaolin Temple Kungfu Show at Shaolin Wushu Hall
11 Days Essence of China Culture Tour by Bullet Trains

Beijing / Pingyao / Xian / Luoyang / Shanghai

Stepping back into Imperial China! The northern China cities Beijing, Xian, Pingyao and Luoyang keep the essence of ancient China culture and history. Start your trip from Beijing, the city of 8 World Heritage Sites. Then take a bullet train to Pingyao, the best-preserved walled ancient city which used to be a financial center for ancient China. After that, you will get to Xian and Luoyang, two great ancient capitals of China. You will also visit Shaolin Temple, the holy shrine of Chinese Buddhism, as well as the place where Chinese Kung Fu originated. Lastly, take a flight to Shanghai to finish your exciting trip.

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Lovely Baby Giant Pandas
15 Days China Best Treasure Tour with Panda, Yangtze Cruise & Zhangjiajie Landscape

Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Chengdu / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai

How do you think of "China Treasure"? Are they the historical and cultural heritage sites, the stunning landscape created by the magical hand of nature, or the living and rare animals - Giant Panda? This tour covers all in a single trip.

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Lovely Pandas in Chengdu Panda Base - Photographed by Our Guest Chona
17 Days China Paradise Tour with Tibet Discovery & Yangtze Cruise

Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai

If you have enough travel time in the budget, this 17-day tour is definitely a great way to travel and see China. The tour covers all the highlights of China while letting you discover the splendid Chinese history in the world heritage sites like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the home of the Terracotta Warriors. You will see many lovely Giant Pandas in Chengdu, relax on a Yangtze River cruise ship while enjoying the River’s fascinating views, and ease your spirit and curiosity at the holy Potala Palace in Lhasa and at various Buddhist ceremonies and festivals in Lhasa exhibiting the sacred Buddhist culture.

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The majestic Temple of Heaven in Beijing - Jessica from USA
21 Days Grand China Adventure with All Must-Visit Destinations

Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Chengdu / Guilin / Zhangjiajie / Shanghai

Your adventure begins in Beijing, where you'll walk along the ancient Great Wall and visit the magnificent Forbidden City. In Xi'an, you'll encounter the legendary Terracotta Warriors before heading to Lhasa, where the Potala Palace stands as a testament to Tibet's rich spiritual history. Next, experience the charm of Chengdu and its famous Giant Pandas before soaking in the stunning scenery of Guilin's Li River. In Zhangjiajie, witness the towering sandstone pillars that inspired myths and legends, and finally, conclude in Shanghai, a city where modern skyscrapers blend seamlessly with traditional heritage.

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