Published on May, 2024
I've been on tours in my life, but this one is marvelous. Those 7-8 hours pass by too soon.
You get to see the temples, the Pagoda and the mosque, you get detailed history, philosophy, anecdotes, and answers to every possible question about contemporary China. Mr Michael Chan was kind, patient and knowledgeable. We weren't "processed" and rushed through places, but really guided to discover.
We traveled by bus, cabs and even an electric tuk-tuk between the sites. We also walked through non-touristy neighbourhoods and streets, made a stop to lunch at a local eatery with local prices (very tasty Xi'An dishes), bought teas at a real people's community market with our guide's help and so much more.
That's as close and authentic as one can get to Xi'An as a tourist.
(It's a pity we can't make it to the food tour as well.)
It was a wonderful day.