Orange Hotel (Beijing Asia Games Village)

Re: Flights from Beijing to Xian.

by Helga67

We were in Xi'an two weeks ago and had a taxi with driver and guide organised by John (johnqingg2004@yahoo.com.cn). He works for Xi'an CITS. It will probably cost you around 500 Yuan (50 EUR). It took us in total 4 hours to get from the centre to the Terracotta warriors and back to the train station. If you take a night train from Beijing to Xi'an, you will be in Xi'an in the morning and have an extra 4 hours to see the gems of Xi'an (Drum and Bell Tower, City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda), also worthwile visiting. The night train back to Beijing leaves at night around 8 pm (which by the way can also be booked by John). You can take the soft sleeper (sleeps 4 in one compartment) for about 400 Yuan. But you can also, like we did, take the deluxe soft sleeper (sleeps 2 in one compartment with private bathroom) for about 800 Yuan, which is still cheaper than a flight + accomodation.

However, if you would like to fly, you can book through www.elong.net (which we used for other destinations).

Helga