Xi’an Serenity and Heritage in One Day

Discover Xi’an’s Hidden Serenity: A Day of Tang Dynasty Tranquil
Escape the crowds and dive into Xi’an’s quieter wonders on this thoughtfully curated cultural journey. Begin at the Huaqing Palace, where emperors once bathed in mist-kissed hot springs beneath Lishan Mountain. Walk through pavilions draped in wisteria, listening to the tragic love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei—a romance that inspired poets for centuries.

Next, choose between two iconic symbols of Xi’an’s spiritual legacy:

• Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: Stand beneath this 7th-century marvel built by monk Xuanzang to protect Buddhist scriptures carried from India. Its shadow stretches over modern Xi’an like a silent guardian of the Silk Road.
• Small Wild Goose Pagoda: Tucked within the serene Xi’an Museum, this UNESCO-listed pagoda leans gracefully after surviving earthquakes, surrounded by 1,300-year-old scholar trees and hydrangea gardens.

Optional: At Anrenfang, step into a Tang-era tea house. Grind tea leaves into powder with a stone mill, whisk frothy brews in celadon bowls, and savor flavors that once delighted emperors—an authentic Tang Dynasty tea ceremony experience.

As dusk falls, lose yourself in the Tang Dynasty Sleepless City, where holographic poets recite verses under floating lanterns, and silk-clad dancers twirl to guzheng melodies. Cap your day at the Drum Tower, its thunderous beats echoing rhythms that once governed the city’s pulse.