Tour Highlights & Cultural Icons
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The Crown Jewels of Ancient Dynasties: Stand face-to-face with the terracotta legions at Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, stroll the ancient Xi’an City Wall, browse rare stone carvings at the Xi’an Beilin Museum, and marvel at the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang.
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Sacred Peaks & Shaolin Kung Fu: Challenge your senses climbing the sheer granite cliffs of Mount Hua (Huashan), and journey to the Songshan Shaolin Scenic area to witness authentic martial arts heritage, enhanced by a traditional Shaolin vegetarian meal.
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Stunning Red Canyons & Roaring Waterfalls: Explore the spectacular geological formations of Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon (an exclusive filming location featured in ‘Speed’) and The Wave Valley Scenic Area. Witness the raw, thundering power of the muddy torrents at the Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River.
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Living History & Imperial Elegance: Experience the glowing Tang Dynasty architecture at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Paradise, and the spectacular Grand Tang Mall. Walk through historical grounds at Nanniwan, explore the judicial chambers of Kaifeng Fu, and wander the Song Dynasty theme landscapes of Millennium City Park.
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Local Lifestyle Fun: Engage with regional agriculture with a fun hands-on seasonal apple picking experience in the local orchards.
Why Choose This Premium Private Getaway?
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Exclusive Filming Location Access: Explore must-see landmarks alongside exclusive, picturesque filming locations used in high-octane cinematic productions like ‘Speed’.
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Carefully Selected Comfort Stays: Relax completely at the end of each adventurous day with carefully selected hotels picked specifically to ensure a joyful journey and a deeply comfortable stay.
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Elite Concierge Support: Enjoy our dedicated online concierge-style service throughout your journey, ensuring a completely smooth, stress-free, and premium travel experience.
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Seamless Intercity Bullet Train Transit: Experience the incredible speed and comfort of China’s modern rail system with a high-speed train transfer from Shaanxi to Henan directly included.
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100% Pure Sightseeing Guarantee: Experience authentic travel with guaranteed zero shopping stops, zero forced commercial detours, and absolutely no hidden factory fees.
10-Day Curated Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Xi’an – Private Hub Transfer & Free Time
Welcome to Xi’an, the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties! Our team will meet your group at the airport or high-speed railway station for a smooth transfer to your hotel. Spend an unhurried afternoon and evening enjoying your free time to relax and adjust to the local pace.
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Accommodations: Carefully Selected Hotel in Xi’an
Day 2: Xi’an to Yan’an – Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon (Exclusive ‘Speed’ Location)
Depart early in the morning from your hotel heading north into the dramatic loess plateau. Explore the surreal, curving sandstone formations of the hidden Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon. Walk through these narrow slots of red rock, globally celebrated as an exclusive ‘Speed’ filming location, before checking into your hotel in Yan’an.
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Meals: Breakfast included
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Accommodations: Carefully Selected Hotel in Yan’an
Day 3: Yan’an Deep Exploration – The Majestic Wave Valley Scenic Area
Spend a full day discovering the breathtaking geological marvels of northern Shaanxi. Visit The Wave Valley Scenic Area in Jingbian, where you can walk along the well-maintained boardwalks to admire the sweeping, wind-eroded red sandstone patterns that mimic frozen waves of sand. Return to Yan’an in the evening.
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Meals: Breakfast included
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Accommodations: Carefully Selected Hotel in Yan’an
Day 4: Nanniwan Heritage – Roaring Hukou Yellow River Waterfall – Apple Picking – Xi’an
Depart from your hotel to visit the historical wetlands of Nanniwan. Next, journey directly to the spectacular Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River to feel the earth shake as the world’s largest yellow waterfall narrows into a roaring stone gorge. On your way back, stop at a local orchard to enjoy a fun session of seasonal apple picking before checking into your Xi’an hotel.
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Meals: Breakfast included
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Accommodations: Carefully Selected Hotel in Xi’an
Day 5: Alpine Expedition at the Sacred Mount Hua
Prepare for an exhilarating day trip to challenge the vertical paths and sheer granite cliffs of the sacred Mount Hua. Accompanied by your guide, take the scenic cable cars to explore the mountain ridges and capture spectacular panoramic cloud views before returning to Xi’an for a comfortable rest.
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Meals: Breakfast included
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Accommodations: Carefully Selected Hotel in Xi’an
Day 6: Xi’an Urban Safari – Ancient Calligraphy, Museums & Grand Tang Mall Night Tour
Spend an immersive day celebrating the city’s golden eras. Walk along the top of the massive Xi’an City Wall, and browse thousands of years of ancient stone tablets at the Xi’an Beilin Museum. Tour the historic Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the imperial water pavilions of Tang Paradise. Conclude your evening wandering the magical, brightly lit street performances of the spectacular Grand Tang Mall.
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Meals: Breakfast included
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Accommodations: Carefully Selected Hotel in Xi’an
Day 7: Legendary Terracotta Army – Huaqing Palace – Bullet Train to Luoyang
Head straight to the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum to explore the massive pits of the Terracotta Army under the guidance of your expert storyteller. Next, stroll the royal hot spring gardens of Huaqing Palace. In the afternoon, take a fast and comfortable high-speed train across provincial borders into Henan. Arrive in Luoyang for check-in.
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Meals: Breakfast included
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Accommodations: Carefully Selected Hotel in Luoyang
Day 8: Luoyang Longmen Grottoes – Songshan Shaolin Temple & Shaolin Vegetarian Meal – Zhengzhou
Discover the magnificent Buddhist stone carvings chiseled into the riverside cliffs at the UNESCO World Heritage Longmen Grottoes. Next, journey to the birthplace of Zen Buddhism at the Songshan Shaolin Scenic area to watch an incredible, authentic Kung Fu performance. Savor a unique, included traditional Shaolin vegetarian meal before transferring to Zhengzhou for the night.
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Meals: Breakfast and Shaolin Vegetarian Lunch included
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Accommodations: Carefully Selected Hotel in Zhengzhou
Day 9: Kaifeng Fu Historical Chambers – Millennium City Park Song Dynasty Immersive Tour
Take a historical day trip to Kaifeng. Explore the ancient courtyards and judicial chambers of Kaifeng Fu to learn about legendary imperial governance. In the afternoon, travel back in time inside Millennium City Park, a grand historical theme park built directly based on the famous painting “Along the River During the Qingming Festival.” Return to Zhengzhou for your final evening.
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Meals: Breakfast included
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Accommodations: Carefully Selected Hotel in Zhengzhou
Day 10: Zhengzhou Departure – 24-Hour Hub Drop-off
Savor your final morning in Henan for last-minute boutique souvenir shopping or a relaxing breakfast. Based on your flight or high-speed rail departure schedule, our dedicated vehicle will provide a smooth drop-off service to the airport or train station for your onward journey, concluding your premium 10-day Shaanxi & Henan grand getaway.
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Meals: Breakfast included