After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our tour at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in the Tang Dynasty to store the Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by Xuan Zang (Tripitaka).
Next, see the highlight of Xi'an, the Terracotta Warriors. The soldiers, horses, and bronze chariots, though over 2000 years old, remain splendidly preserved and wonderfully lifelike.
At lunch, a local restaurant will demonstrate the art of noodle-making, a Shaanxi specialty.
Afterwards, visit the Great Mosque, one of the grandest in China, and admire its handwritten copy of the Qur'an.
A stroll in Xi'an's lively Muslim Quarter takes you past shops selling souvenirs, local specialties, and snacks.
Overnight in Xi'an
