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DAY 13 ZHENGZHOU/XI’AN Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch At approximately 7:15 AM be ready in the lobby of the Noble International Hotel in preparation for your transfer to the train station. Your guide will see you off at the train station. 9:00 AM Depart Zhengzhou via train #D 1001 with service to Xi’an. Total travel time: 3 hours, 08 minutes. Train times are only an approximation. Exact train details are available 20 days prior to travel. Xi’an is one of China's most popular tourist centers. It is the birthplace of Chinese culture and was also the ancient capital of 11 dynasties; including the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) - China's ' Golden Age ' Here you will find the infamous Terra Cotta Warriors. 12:08 PM Arrive Xi’an. After collecting your luggage you will be met by your local guide outside the train station and escorted to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to the Shangri La Hotel. At the Shangri-La Hotel reservations for a Horizon Floor Room have been confirmed for the following 2 nights. The hotel offers modern luxury and legendary Shangri-La hospitality. This afternoon, visit the History Museum (Provincial Museum). At the Provincial Museum you will find more than 2,000 ancient artifacts on display, depicting the evolution and development of Chinese civilization. A special visit to the Vault of Murals has been included. Overnight: Shangri-La Hotel Xi’an – Horizon Floor Room IS NOW COMPLETE