Tekemistä paikassa Xi’an

Se oli kesäalennuksessa, joten se oli ehdottomasti sen arvoinen. Opas oli erittäin asiantunteva ja kärsivällinen. Ainoa miinus oli, että tarjottu lounas oli hyvin keskinkertainen, olisi ehdottomasti voinut olla parempi, ja he olisivat voineet tarjota edes vesipullon.

pick up was a bit chaotic as there was only a Chinese guide. but then we stopped at a second gathering spot in Xi’an where there was an English guide. he explained the trails etc. going up west and going down north is the easiest way, as it’s mostly down hill. any moderate fit person can do it. they provide small lunch and small breakfast. they did have us pay an extra 50yuan for a gps and insurance they said. as it’s just a guide for the transfer to the mountain and you do the hike by yourself nobody gave tips at the end.

my family and I had such a nice time during this trip. our Guide was Carol, and she was so lovely and knowledgeable. she always took care of the group and shared a lot of history. The tour was very thorough and covered the main attractions to see in Xian. Because we only stayed for two nights, it was very helpful to take this off the list in one tour. i must say, the food was also not bad at all. We have tried food from different tours, and this was definitely one of the best we tried lol. At the end, they also give you the choice to be dropped off back at the hotel or to stay at the Muslim Quarter, which really shows how much flexibility they provide during this tour. Once again, I want to praise Carol for her professionalism and for truly representing the hospitality of China.

It was a wonderful tour. Everything went smoothly according to plan, and the tour guide explained the history of the Terracotta Warriors and the emperor very well. The guide was knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable.

It was an unforgettable experience. Our guide Andy was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful. Thanks to his tips, we managed to skip the queues and get close to the Terracotta Army, allowing us to see it in the best possible way. Since our hotel was located in the Muslim Quarter, the bus picked us up just a 5-minute walk away, which was convenient and punctual. The lunch at Andy’s parents’ home was delicious and well arranged, and his parents were very kind and friendly. Highly recommended!

Tämä oli todella miellyttävä kokemus. Lippujen hankkiminen on yleensä vaikeaa, mutta sain ne ostettua erittäin helposti ja edullisesti, ja opas oli myös todella ystävällinen. Pienet kommunikaatiovaikeudet ratkesivat helposti Papagon avulla. Jos tulet Xi'aniin, mielestäni Shaanxin historiallinen museo on ehdottomasti vierailun arvoinen, jos vain saat liput varattua. Se oli todella upea kokemus.

The Terracotta Army was absolutely incredible, just as expected! Rich in history, the site tells the fascinating story of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor who unified China. It is truly worth visiting. I booked the entrance ticket separately and paid for taxis to and from the site, which I think worked out more expensive than a package including round-trip transportation. Tip: just after entering, there’s a shuttle on the left that takes you towards the pits for only 5 yuan, saving around 15 minutes of walking. I visited during the holiday season, so queues were long and the site was very busy. Visiting outside peak holidays would probably make the experience smoother. The exit leads through an area full of food and souvenir vendors. Overall, an amazing experience and one of the world’s greatest historical treasures!

Varaaminen Klookin kautta on helppoa. Varaasin ensimmäisen näytöksen (klo 20.10 kesäkuussa) Central Districtissä. Eri ajankohdat eri aikoina, koska heidän on odotettava auringonlaskua. Paikkanumero oli merkitty paperilippuun ja olin viimeisellä rivillä. Mielestäni näkymä oli silti kelvollinen. Esitys, jossa yhdistyvät laserit, valot, vesi, tuli ja tietysti esiintyjät. Näytä passisi/henkilöllisyystodistuksesi vaihtaaksesi fyysiset liput lipunmyyntitiskillä. Kulje turvatarkastuksen läpi kahdessa erillisessä jonossa (miehet ja naiset). Siirry istuinalueelle opasteita seuraten. Eri alueilla on eri portaat, lippusi osoittaa 单/双. Paljon ihmisiä, mutta väkijoukko hajaantuu nopeasti. Istuinten edessä on runsaasti jalkatilaa (tarpeeksi tilaa, jotta ihmiset voivat kävellä mukavasti istuinten edessä). Jos mahdollista, saavu aikaisemmin, sillä ennen varsinaisen esityksen alkua on joitakin 'talkshow-esityksiä'.

Ei ainoastaan lava, vaan myös 220 metriä liikkuvat katsomot luovat niin todentuntuisen kokemuksen, että tuntuu kuin eläisi Qin-dynastian aikaan. Lavastus, musiikki, projektiokartoitus ja näyttelijöiden taidot – kaikki ovat huippuluokkaa. Mielestäni tämä esitys on ehdottomasti matkan arvoinen Xi'aniin. Haluan ehdottomasti vierailla uudelleen.