Loess Plateau Overland Tours in Shanxi and Shaanxi Province
Overland tour to Shaanxi and Shanxi province could be interesting because both are ancient neighbour provinces along the two sides of Yellow river and Loess Plateau, which are compared as the cradle of Chinese civilization. In these wide mo
Overland tour to Shaanxi and Shanxi province could be interesting because both are ancient neighbour provinces along the two sides of Yellow river and Loess Plateau, which are compared as the cradle of Chinese civilization. In these wide mountain and plateau, there are a lot of ancient Chinese culture and natural tour spots out of the beaten track.
Schedule:
D1Arrive in Xi’an 
Arrive in Xi’an of Shaanxi Province today, and arrange city tour accordingly. Night in Xi’an.
D2 Terra Cotta Warrior Musuem / Old City Wall Hiking / Tang City Night Tour
In the morning head for the Terra Cotta Museum to explore the mysteriou army underground. And back city in the afternoon, hike on the old city wall around the city. In the evening, walking in the Tang city to enjoy the marvelous glory of Tang Dynasty.
D3 Xi’an / Hukou / Yanan City 450KM, 5.5 hrs’ driving
In the morning drive 3 hours to Hukou Waterfall, visit the great Hukou Waterfall, enjoy the surging Yellow River passing from here. And then drive to Yanan. Enjoy the landscape and village of Loess Plateau mountain en route. Night in local hotel.
D4 Yan’an / Jingbian 185KM, 3 hrs’ driving
In the morning drive to Jingbian city. The rich Danxia landscape here provide a lot of tour rescources, firstly the Bolanggu Valley is the most beautiful. And then the Danxia over Water here is also deserved to visit. Night in Jingbian city.
D5 Jingbian / Jikou Old Town 240KM 3.5hrs’ driving
In the morning drive to Lijiashan village in Shanxi province, enjoy the landscape of Loess en route. In the afternoon visit the beautiful and quiet Lijiashan Village, and then Jikou old town. Night in local village.
D6 Jikou Old Town / Pingyao 180Km, 2.5 hrs’ driving
In the morning drive to Pingyao city. In the afternoon explore the old town of Pingyao. Night in local hotel.
D7 Pingyao / Taiyuan 107Km, 1 hrs’ driving
Head for Qiao Family Garden in the morning. Qiao Family Building groups used to be the richest family in China,a nd their houses and gardens could be compared with the emperor’s palace. In the afternoon continue to visit the ancient Jingchi Temple in Taiyuan. Night in Taiyuan.
D8 Departure
Leave Taiyuan by flight or train. End of the tour.
