Experience the history of one of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals with this half-day tour of Xi'an. With a personal guide, you can explore the sights and relics that defined this gateway to the Silk Road, and what made it one of the richest, best-known cities in all of China.

Your tour begins with a visit to the Shaanxi History Museum, where you can get an overview of the area's history and culture dating back to the great emperor Qin Shi Huang, who first unified China more than 2,000 years ago. Relive the city's rise to greatness as an imperial capital and guardian of the wealth that came along the Silk Road.

Next, move on for a look at the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a 210-foot (64-m) Buddhist pagoda and symbol of the city. Built in the Tang Dynasty, the structure now stands 7 stories tall amid an estate of beautiful gardens.

If time allows, you can take a walk on the famous pedestrian street, lined with shops offering local snack food, before the tour coach returns you to your hotel.