Xian Layover Tour

Introduction

• Under another name Xian stopover tour or Xian transit tour, all Xian layover tours are operated based on private vehicle, driver and private guide.
  It is necessary to book the trip in advance and remit prepayment 1 to 2 weeks before sightseeing date.
  
  Xian one day layover tour is the main products of layover products. 1 to 3 attractions can be covered in the one day trip, which is decided by your arrival and departure time. You are not suggested to make the time schedule very tight, because it is necessary to leave some time as a buffer for heavy traffic.
  
  Terracotta Warriors Museum is the first choice to be included in the layover sightseeing if this is your first time to Xian. Actually there are many other places worth a visit. We will talk about this in top attraction section of this page.
  

• Classic Itinerary

  Most Xian layover tour use the following itinerary:
  
  Xian local tour guide meet you from Xian airport or train station.
  Drive to Xian. Xian tour guide introduce the history and custom of this city one the way.
  Take sightseeing in attractions.
  Be transferred back to airport, hotel or train station after the layover trip. Service end.
  

• Top Attractions

  Most travelers choose Terracotta Warriors Museum as their fist choice in a layover sightseeing. Actually, many attractions worth a visit in this ancient capital, such as Xian Ancient City Wall(it is interesting to take a light hiking or cycling on the wall if time permit), Stele Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, Muslim Quarter, as well as Banpo Museum.
  
  

• Work-flow

  Here you can find steps to book and enjoy your layover trip in Xian.
  
  Find a Xian layover tour routes on Beijingservice.com
  Submit your information to make reservation.
  Most Xian layover trip can be confirmed within 48 hours.
  Remit deposit or prepayment two weeks before tour date.
  Receive name and phone number of tour guide before tour date.
  Meet your tour guide and start the layover trip as confirmed.
  We are happy to receive your feedback before the end of the trip.
  
  

• Information For Reservation

  We need the following information to set up a Xian layover trip:
  - Xian layover tour code,
  - Arrival date,
  - Arrival time,
  - Arrival vehicle,
  - pick up sign,
  - Number of travelers,
  - Name,
  - Departure date,
  - Departure time,
  - Departure vehicle,
  - Payment Method,
  
  

• Pick up

  Pick up place and pick up time is possible to be tailored when you make reservation. Most travelers needs to be met from airport or train station of Xian. You will be given an accurate pick up place after you send us your arrival info, which is helpful to have a time-saving and smooth pick up.
  
  We often write or print travelers' name on a paper as a pick up sign. It is possible to tailor the sign. Please contact your tour advisor when necessary.
  Mobile phone number of guide will be provided via email before tour date, which help you to get in touch with guide. It is better if you provide your own mobile phone number.
  
  

• Include

  Most Xian layover tour covers the following service:
  
  Airport or train station transfer,
  Private vehicle with experienced driver,
  Professional English speaking tour guide,
  Admission fee,
  Expressway cost, parking and fuel.
  
  

• Exclude

  Flight tickets, train tickets, hotel, personal expense and tips does not included in layover trip of Xian.
  
  

• Season

  Being a popular tour product for business travelers, Xian layover tour does not affected by season, because the sightseeing time is limited. But if it is possible to choose visiting time, you are suggested to visit Xian in Spring or Autumn.
  

• Time to Avoid

  You are suggested to avoid the layover sightseeing during Chinese public holiday, such as May 1 to May 7, October 1 to October 7, as well as the weeks before and after Spring Festival.
  
  What should i do if i have no other option ? Wow, it seems you'd better to enjoy a cup of coffee near the airport or train station. It is better than getting stuck on the way.
  
  

• Luggage

  You are suggested to deposit you luggage if you departure from the same airport or train station. It is possible to put luggage in trunk if you reach Xian via train and then departure with airplane. But please let us know in advance if you have pretty much luggage.
  
  

• Airport

  Xianyang International Airport is the only airport when you plan to start a layover trip of Xian. It is around 50 km northwest of downtown Xian. You are suggested to leave 2 hours as transferring time between airport and downtown.
  

• Train Stations

  There are two main railway stations in Xian, Xian Station and Xian North Station.
  Most speed trains uses north station; while other trains use Xian station. You are suggested to send the copy of train tickets to tour advisor when you book a layover tour to Xian. Then you will be informed which exit to expect the tour guide.
  
  

• Meal

  Xian one day or multi-days layover tour covers simple lunch near attraction. No meal included in layover half day trip.
  
  

• Evening Tour

  Tang Dynasty Performance is suggested if you have to take the layover trip in the evening. Xian Drum Tower Square, Yongxingfang Area, Muslim quarter, Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square, Shuyuanmen Street and Defu lane are good places to spend your layover time. Most other attractions are not available for evening sightseeing.
  
  

• Tailor

  It is possible to tailor your own Layover trip if you can not find a favorite layover route. Pick up time, pick up place, pick up sign, vehicle type, language, attractions, meal, complete place and complete time are all available to be tailored based on your request.