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THE ANCIENT CAPITAL / 2–3 days SUGGESTED
Xi’an.
Terracotta figures, city walls and a place shaped by long-distance exchange.
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THE PLACEA closer look at
A closer look at
Xi’an
Xi’an gives a first China journey a deeper sense of history without rushing between cities.
A SENSE OF PLACE
See the journey.
A WAY THROUGHSuggested
Suggested
pace.
A starting point, with room to adapt to your interests and the conditions on the day.
Day 1
Explore the city walls and historic centre.
Day 2
Visit the Terracotta Army and leave time for the city in the evening.