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Xian
China's northwestern city of Xi'an was one of the world's great ancient
cities. Over 2,000 years ago it provided the
silk that, thousands of miles away, clothed Caesar and sparked a fashion
rage in Rome; by the seventh century A.D., it
In the afternoon, you'll tour the Wild Goose pagoda. Built in the
mid-7th century to store Buddhist scriptures, it is today one of the most
famous Buddhist pagodas in China. In olden days, candidates who passed
imperial examinations would climb the Wild Goose Pagoda and write poems and inscriptions
at its top, a ritual to symbolize a soaring career; today the poems and inscriptions
are still visible. You'll also The tour price includes hotel accommodations, breakfasts and a lunch, transfers, taxes and sightseeing as noted. Rate per Person* Please call for rates Deluxe
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was securely linked to central
Asia and Europe by the Silk Road and home to thousands of foreign traders.
Xi'an served as the capital for eleven successive Chinese dynasties, and
touring this once dynamic, thriving metropolis is like going back in time.
In the city, you'll stay at the luxurious 
independent work
of art and has a distinct expression and pose; the combined effect of the
suburb workmanship is stunning.
visit the ancient City Wall, the most
complete city wall to have survived through
China's long history. Xi'an's wall is almost 10 miles long and stands
40 feet tall and 60 feet thick at its base. the massive structure formed a
complex and well-organized system of defense
and played a crucial role in the city's history. After a final night in
Xi'an, you'll be transferred to the airport.