Xian Half Day Native Tour by Subway with Guide-B
- Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Xi'an, Shaanxi Province
- Product code: CXT072-NR
Please be ready at some 1:00-2:00 pm (or your preferred starting time). The guide will come to meet you at your hotel lobby by holding a board with your name. Then you directly walk to (or by bus/taxi based on the distance and your preference) the nearest subway station. Xian subway is of great characteristics. Each station is decorated with a large number of reliefs, cultural walls and so on. The ornamental material and style are also not the same. Such as metal process, modern technology, ceramic and granite, ect. Along the subway route, you will follow our guide to stop by 2-4 stations, get off to visit several famous spots where you can feel strong locally humanistic and distinctive atmosphere. The name of 4 stations and the relative highlights are displayed as follows:
*Zhonglou Station: where you can visit famous Bell & Drum Tower Square and Muslim Street. Zhonglou locates in the center of Xian city. And Muslim street is a place that mostly concentrates Xian snacks by Halal cooking method. Visitors could stroll on the square, see dazzling souvenirs or artifact shops & snack stalls.
*Yongningmen Station: the nearest subway station to the South Gate of City Wall. South Gate is a popular place for young people to play music. You will also see special ways of exercise that popularizes among middle and aged people in China (Square Dance). Additionally, you can visit the City Wall, the most complete and well-preserved as well as the largest city wall in China. It was built for military defense in the ancient time. There’s an option to ride a bike on the wall top.
*Xiaozhai Station: Xiaozhai is regarded as the most youthful trading area in Xian. The famous Saga International Shopping Center is built here, which is equipped with shopping, catering, entertainment and other facilities. One of the attraction in Saga is “Asian First Escalator” with 50.3 meter’s length. It is the longest indoor escalator in Asia.
*Dayanta Station: there’s a large plaza located at the foot of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a world-famous Buddhist holy land. The plaza is the largest Tang-themed cultural square in Asia and has become a cultural tourist attraction for not only local people to enjoy gathering, sightseeing and leisure but also travelers to feel the city in-depth. Music Fountain is one of the biggest highlight here, as the largest fountain square in Asia, even the world.
After the tour, you will be escorted back to your hotel safely.
Kind notice:
*You can choose and decide how many stations to stop and enjoy the scenery according to your pace, but the tour usually lasts 6~7 hours in total.
*The night view of the South Gate and Big Wild Goose Pagoda Plaza is really fascinating, so it is suggested to stop at Yongningmen & Dayanta Station at last.
*Meal suggestion is always kindly offered by your local experienced guide.
Price inclusions:
-All public transportation fee (including taxi, bus & subway charge)
-English-speaking guide
-Entrance ticket fee
Price exclusions:
-Meals
-Gratuities(recommended)
-Personal expense (optional activity)