 
The
city of Xian, best known for its army of terracotta soldiers discovered
in the late '70s, is more than 2000 years old. Sitting on the eastern
edge of the Silk Road, Xian is the ancient Chinese capital of Chang
An and home to a large number of China's Muslim Hui minority.
In addition to the Tomb of the Terracotta Soldiers, Xian boasts
many interesting sights, the most compelling of which are part of
our weekend.
 Visa
Information
Valid visas are required for virtually everyone who travels
to China, and those who arrive in China without a visa may be fined
at the port of entry and may not be allowed to enter the country.
Visas are readily available through Chinese consulates and embassies
in most Western countries. In addition, visas are easy to obtain
in Hong Kong. The standard 30-day visa can be obtained from the
Visa Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the
China Resources Building, Wanchai (2585-1794 or 2585-1700). They
are also available through CITS and many travel agents in Hong Kong.
Although same-day turnaround is possible, the price goes up significantly.
For
Beijing Departure:
Leaves Beijing: Approximately 6:00 pm Fridays
Returns to Beijing: Approximately 7:00 pm Sundays
Early evening flight from Beijing to Xian. Transfer from airport
to hotel and overnight in Xian.
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit to pagoda and Shaanxi Provincial
Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to the Tomb of
the Terracotta Soldiers and back to the City Wall. Dumpling dinner.
Overnight at hotel in Xian. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
 Breakfast
at hotel. Morning sightseeing in Xian including such sights as the
Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Great Mosque. Then explore the winding streets
of Xian's old Muslim Quarter. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to airport for early evening flight to Beijing. [Breakfast,
Lunch]
$949/person,
$899/person
for 2 or more
(includes all meals, airfare, airport transfers, English-speaking
guide and activities)
For
Hong Kong Departure:
Leaves Hong Kong: Approximately 8:00am Fridays
Returns to Hong Kong: Approximately 5:00pm Sundays
Morning flight from Hong Kong to Xian. Transfer from airport to
hotel. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Drum Tower
and Bell Tower. Dumpling dinner. Overnight in Xian. [Lunch, Dinner]
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit to ancient City Wall, pagoda and
Shaanxi Provincial Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon
visit to the Tomb of the Terracotta Soldiers and City Wall. Dinner
at local restaurant. Overnight in Xian.
[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Great Mosque with sufficient time to wander
in Xian's Old Muslim quarter. Transfer to Xian airport. Lunch near
the airport prior to your afternoon departure to Hong Kong. [Breakfast,
Lunch]
$1299/person,
$1149/person
for 2 or more
(include all meals, airfare, airport transfers, English-speaking
guide and activities)
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