Hanzhong, Southern Shaanxi, 8th · Qinling Mountains and the Three Kingdoms
Xi'an / Hanzhong / Yan'an · 9 days · Moderate
Reference Price
$830Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
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See Tang in Xi'an, see Han in Hanzhong, see modern times in Yan'an: cross the Qinling Mountains to Hanzhong to see Shimen Plank Road and the Tomb of Marquis Wu, then head north to Yan'an to see Baota Mountain and Hukou Waterfall.
Day-by-day itinerary9 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arrive in Xi'an · Terracotta Army
DestinationFrom various locations → Xi'an
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Xi'an Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive in Xi'an from various locations, with a dedicated airport or station pick-up to your hotel. Afternoon free time.
Terracotta Warriors - D2Xi'an · Hui People's Street, Shaanxi History Museum
DestinationXi'an city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Xi'an Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detail
Clock and Drum Tower of the Shaanxi History Museum on Hui Street - D3Xi'an · Huaqing Palace, Stele Forest
DestinationXi'an city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Xi'an Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailHuaqing Palace
Stele Forest
, the Tang Dynasty City that never sleeps - D4Xi'an · Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an City Wall
DestinationXi'an → Hanzhong
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Xi'an Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed rail / tour bus → Hanzhong
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailIn the evening, take the
high-speed rail or tour bus from the Xi'an City Wall of the Terracotta Warriors
to Hanzhong and stay overnight in Hanzhong. - D5Hanzhong · Shimen plank road, General's Altar for Worship
DestinationHanzhong urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Hanzhong Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailAt the Stone Gate plank road
, the Bowing General's Altar - D6Hanzhong · Ancient Hantai, Qingmu River
DestinationHanzhong urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Hanzhong Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailThe ancient Han terrace
is Aomu River - D7Hanzhong · Wuhou Tomb, Zhuge Ancient Town
DestinationHanzhong → Yan'an
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Hanzhong Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed rail / tour bus → Yan'an
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailIn the evening, Wuhou
Tomb Zhuge Ancient Town
takes a high-speed train or tour bus to Yan'an, with overnight stays in Yan'an. - D8Yan'an · Baota Mountain, Yangjialing
DestinationYan'an urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Yan'an Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailBaota Mountain
Yangjialing - D9Yan'an · Zaoyuan and the return journey
DestinationYan'an → Airport drop-off / Station
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailZaoyuan
Hukou Waterfall
is shuttled off at airport/station according to flight or train schedule, ending the tour.
Itinerary Overview
The full journey is 9 days, following the route "Xi'an / Hanzhong / Yan'an." The pace is organized as "one city, one segment," with high-speed trains as the main mode of intercity travel, and flights arranged for segments where travel time exceeds 5 hours.
Cities and Highlights on This Route
- Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors · Xi'an City Wall · Giant Wild Goose Pagoda · Muslim Quarter · Shaanxi History Museum
- Hanzhong: Shimen Plank Road · Baijiang Altar · Ancient Han Platform · Qingmuchuan · Wuhou Tomb
- Yan'an: Pagoda Hill · Yangjialing · Zaoyuan · Hukou Waterfall
Province
This route belongs to the Shaanxi line. Other options with different durations within the same province are also available for comparison; you can also customize your own pace.
Costs include
- Hotels listed in the itinerary (double occupancy, including breakfast)
- First entrance tickets and shuttle between attractions listed in the itinerary
- Intercity high-speed train / second-class seat on bullet train or tour bus
- Full Chinese-speaking tour guide and driver service
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day, travel accident insurance
Cost not included
- International/domestic major transportation to and from the departure city
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (approximately 80–150 yuan per person per day)
- Single room supplement, personal expenses, and optional items
- Driver and guide tips (voluntary, recommended 30–50 yuan per person per day)