2312
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International flights (Japan ⇄ Xi'an) / Chinese domestic high-speed rail (Xi'an ⇄ Luoyang) / Private vehicle
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10-20 participants (minimum group size: 3)
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Approximately 1,500m (around Songshan Mountain area)
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Four-star to five-star hotels in city centers (Xi'an & Luoyang)
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★★☆☆☆ (Suitable for participants with average physical fitness) ※ Includes walking for World Heritage site visits and historical site exploration
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Day 1 (Depart Japan, Arrive in Xi'an)
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Tokyo / Osaka (Other cities available upon consultation)
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April - June, September - October (Mild climate, optimal for tourism)
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Japanese-speaking guide accompanying (Local specialist guide)
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Culture & History In-depth Experience Tour: World Heritage / Ancient Capital Exploration / Cradle of Civilization
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Japanese
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7 breakfasts, several lunches & dinners (Including Tang Dynasty imperial cuisine, local specialties, and time-honored restaurants)
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Chinese Tourist Visa (To be obtained individually)
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12
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80
Trip Overview
A journey woven by two ancient capitals: Xi'an and Luoyang.
A 7-day cultural exploration tracing the origins of Chinese civilization.
Xi'an, which flourished as the capital of the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties, and Luoyang, which bears the memories of dynasties from the Xia, Shang, and Zhou to the Sui and Tang.
This tour visits World Heritage sites and historical landmarks fundamental to Chinese civilization, such as the Terracotta Army, Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum, Daming Palace Ruins, Longmen Grottoes, and White Horse Temple, offering a multi-dimensional experience of the trajectory of dynastic state emergence and development.
Going beyond mere sightseeing, through experiences like visiting core exhibition areas of the Terracotta Army and walking the ancient capital's city walls and ruin spaces, it transitions from "seeing history" to "feeling history."
Quietly encounter the imperial majesty symbolized by Xi'an and the profound depths of religion, thought, and culture alive in Luoyang.
Furthermore, the culinary cultures of both cities are a major highlight of the journey.
The lingering legacy of palace culture inherited in Chang'an (Xi'an), and the simple yet profound Central Plains cuisine rooted in Luoyang—
Enjoy a “culinary time travel” where history and daily life intersect.
Xi'an, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, and Luoyang, which holds the origins of civilization.
Embark on a serene and profound pilgrimage to ancient capitals, immersing yourself in the memory of China's four millennia.
Highlights
- Must-see: Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum & Memories of the Han-Tang Capital Chang'an | Visit the Terracotta Army (Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum), touch upon the Qin Empire's governance ideology through the in-situ exhibition pits.
- Walking the Heart of the Tang Dynasty | Stroll through Daming Palace Ruins Park, experience the palace city space where state rituals and politics were conducted.
- Xi'an City Wall, Eastern Starting Point of the Silk Road | Walk atop the city wall and overlook the ancient capital, understand the urban design of "Chang'an" from its capital city structure.
- To Luoyang, Capital of the Eastern Han & Later Han | Visit White Horse Temple, stand at the origin of Buddhism's introduction to China, learn about the relationship between faith and state.
- Forms of Faith Carved in the World Heritage Longmen Grottoes | Appreciate the grotto complex centered on the Fengxian Temple Great Buddha, decipher the fusion of imperial power and Buddhist art.
- Luoyang Peony Culture & City of Literati | (Seasonal) Experience peony culture, understand the aesthetic sense nurtured by poetry and horticulture in Luoyang.
- The Concept of "Capital" Narrated by Two Ancient Capitals | Tour from a comparative perspective of Xi'an and Luoyang, understand the continuity and change in Chinese dynastic capitals.
