How long is the tour?

It is a relaxed half-day, about 4-5 hours. Most guests start around 3 PM so they can bike the wall at golden hour and eat dinner in the Muslim Quarter.

Can we bike the whole wall?

Yes — the full loop is 13.7 km and takes about 1.5-2 hours by bike. If you prefer a shorter ride, cycle the south section and return to the South Gate.

Is the Muslim Quarter safe for solo travelers?

Yes, it is a busy, well-lit pedestrian food district. We recommend going with a driver you trust so you are not navigating taxis after dinner.

Half-day private car starts from $80 for a sedan (1-3), $120 for a GL8 (4-6), $200 for a V-Class (7-8). Bike and entrance fees are paid locally.

Can you add the Big Wild Goose Pagoda?

Absolutely. We can extend the loop to include the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and its night music fountain show — just ask for a longer charter quote.

Xi'an City Wall + Muslim Quarter Private Tour | Private Car

Xi'an's 14-km Ming Dynasty City Wall is the best-preserved ancient city wall in China — rent a bike and cycle the ramparts as the sun sets over the Bell Tower. Just inside the wall lies the Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie), a warren of halal snack streets, the Great Mosque, and decades-old family food stalls.

This half-day tour pairs both in one relaxing loop with a private car and driver on standby. From $80 — perfect for a first afternoon in Xi'an before the Terracotta Warriors the next day.

Distances & Driving Time

Route	Distance	Driving Time
Hotel to South Gate (Yongningmen) City Wall	city drive	10-20 min
City Wall to Muslim Quarter / Great Mosque	walking / short drive	5-15 min
Muslim Quarter to Bell and Drum Tower	walking	5 min
Any point to your hotel	city drive	10-20 min

Private Car Rates

Half-day city tour (up to 5 hours) with professional driver. Driver waits at each stop. Bike rental and entrance paid locally.

Vehicle	Seats	Rate
VW Passat / Toyota Camry (Sedan)	1-3 pax	$80
Buick GL8 MPV	4-6 pax	$120
Mercedes V-Class	7-8 pax	$200