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Uncover the ancient secrets of Xi'an, a city cradled in China's Shaanxi Province, on our 4 archaeological site visits that beckon travelers for 2026. The Terracotta Warriors stand as silent sentinels to history, a stone army forever guarding the first Emperor of China in his afterlife. These tours offer an exquisite blend of historical intrigue and cultural immersion, from biking around age-old city walls to savoring local flavors through cooking classes. Over the course of these journeys, you will traverse time itself within Xi'an's storied boundaries where dynasties rose and fell. Starting at just $893 to $11,884, these experiences are not merely trips but gateways into the heartbeats of ancient civilizations. To delve into a past so profound it still whispers tales to those who wander amidst its relics, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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from $4,868
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Flavors of China

12 Day Itinerary
  • Cook dinner with a Shanghai family
  • Volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base
  • Taste regional Chinese cuisine
  • Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Tour the Forbidden City
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Cooking Classes
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Easy Active
Explore China through its regional cuisine on this 12-day culinary tour. Savor Peking Duck in Beijing and a dumpling feast in Xi’an, the old Chinese capital. In Sichuan Province, sit down to Chengdu’s famous hot pot and spend a day volunteering at a panda base. Close in Shanghai with a family-run cooking class and an evening on the Bund.
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Li river and hills in the sun, Yangshuo
from $4,805
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Great Wall, Dynasties, & Rivers

Active China - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Jinshanling Great Wall
  • See the Leshan Giant Buddha
  • View pandas at the Chengdu Panda Br
  • Explore Ping'an's rice terraces
  • Hike the Li River to Xingping
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Beijing / Guilin
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Village Visits
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Easy Active
Explore China on foot on this active 13-day tour. Hike the unrestored Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and watch giant pandas in Chengdu. Stand beneath the Leshan Giant Buddha, trek between Zhuang and Yao villages in the Longsheng rice terraces, and hike a quiet stretch of the Li River to Xingping.
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World famous Terracotta Army
from $10,514
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Boundless China

25 Day Itinerary
  • See pandas at the Chengdu base
  • Hike the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors
  • Cruise the Yangtze River
  • Tour the Three Gorges Dam
  • Walk the Golden Whip Stream
  • Ascend the Canton Tower
  • Hike the Longsheng rice terraces
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Beijing / Hong Kong
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Biking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration
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Moderate
Experience China's landmark history and active adventure on a 25-day trip from Beijing to Hong Kong. Walk the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors and Chengdu's pandas, and cruise the Yangtze River. Hike among Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars and Longsheng's rice terraces, bike and raft along the Yulong River, and explore Shanghai and Guangzhou.
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North-Western Corner Tower of the Forbidden City at Sunset
from $894
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Historic Xi'an

3 Day Itinerary
  • Walk atop Xi'an's ancient city wall
  • Explore Terracotta Warriors Museum
  • Learn Chinese calligraphy
  • Savor a Xi'an dumpling dinner
  • Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagod
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Xi'an / Xi'an
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Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
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Relaxed
Discover the ancient capital of Xi’an on this 3-day tour. Visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, walk the Ming Dynasty City Wall, and explore the Shaanxi History Museum. Take a hands-on calligraphy lesson, wander the vibrant Muslim Quarter, visit the underground Hanyang Tomb, and sit down to a Xi’an dumpling dinner, a local specialty.
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