This 6-day Xi'an executive itinerary pairs high-tech enterprise visits with curated cultural immersion for senior leaders of foreign companies. Based in Xi'an (西安), the ancient capital of 13 dynasties and a fast-growing western China innovation hub, the program targets decision-makers evaluating Chinese manufacturing, clean-energy, and digital-technology partners.
Core experiences combine factory and headquarters visits to major enterprises — including BYD's new-energy vehicle operations, LONGi Solar's photovoltaic manufacturing, and Xi'an Gresgying Digital Technology — with flagship heritage. The Terracotta Army, unearthed in 1974 and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and the Ming-dynasty Xi'an City Wall, completed in 1370, anchor the cultural track.
The schedule is tight and business-oriented, with on-site interpreting and partner matchmaking arranged throughout. Routing enters and exits through Xi'an to avoid backtracking, balancing morning enterprise sessions with evening Silk Road seminars and selected heritage experiences.
BYD Xi'an new-energy vehicle base — Tour BYD's Xi'an manufacturing complex producing electric and hybrid vehicles, a flagship of China's new-energy vehicle industry.
LONGi Solar — Visit LONGi, the Xi'an-headquartered global leader in monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic wafers and solar cell manufacturing.
Xi'an Gresgying Digital Technology — Tour this digital-technology enterprise to see Xi'an's growing software and smart-manufacturing ecosystem.
Terracotta Army (Bingmayong) — View over 8,000 life-sized soldier and horse figures buried with Qin Shi Huang, unearthed in 1974 and a UNESCO site since 1987.
Xi'an City Wall — Walk or drive the 13.7-kilometer Ming-dynasty wall, completed in 1370 and the most complete ancient city wall surviving in China.
Tang Dynasty-themed cultural blocks — Stroll Datang Everbright City, a pedestrian Tang-style night street linking the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to heritage performances.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) — Climb the 64-meter, 7-story Tang pagoda built in 652 to house Buddhist scriptures brought from India.
Silk Road business seminars — Attend evening seminars on Belt and Road trade and Xi'an's role as a western China logistics and innovation hub.
Shaanxi History Museum — Examine bronze, Tang gold, and pottery collections spanning the Zhou through Tang dynasties in a purpose-built 1991 museum.
Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie) — Sample Xi'an's halal street food and see the Great Mosque, a Ming-era compound blending Chinese and Islamic architecture.
Morning/Afternoon — Arrival & Hotel Check-in
A tour bus transfers you from the airport or railway station, and you check into your hotel in the Qujiang or High-tech District. These areas sit close to the city's cultural tourism hubs, with recommended options near Da Tang Pedestrian Street. Your guide will assist with check-in and brief you on the days ahead.
Afternoon — Lunch & Free Time
Lunch is served at your hotel, followed by free time to explore the hotel surroundings. You may stroll in the nearby Qujiang Pool Ruins Park or familiarize yourself with the area around Da Tang Eternal City.
Evening — Da Tang Eternal City (17:30–20:00)
Take an evening stroll along Da Tang Eternal City, a 2.1-kilometer pedestrian boulevard themed around the prosperity of the Tang dynasty and lined with elaborate light installations, sculptures, and street performances. You can experience immersive Tang Dynasty performances such as 'Secret Box of the Great Tang' and 'Unmovable Beauty', and optionally rent Tang Dynasty costumes for photos. The 'Chang'an 12 Hours' themed block is also nearby.
Night — Dinner at a Local Restaurant
Dinner is arranged at a local restaurant to close the day.
Meals
Breakfast at the hotel; lunch at the hotel; dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation
Check in at a hotel in the Qujiang or High-tech District.
Morning — BYD Xi'an Caotang Base (8:30–12:00)
Visit the BYD Xi'an Caotang Science and Technology Industrial Base, reached in about 60 minutes from your hotel via Xita Road and the Xihan Expressway. The visit covers assembly workshops, power battery factories, and the global supply chain management center, offering insight into the production of new energy vehicles. Your hosts will explain how these operations connect to BYD's global market.
Lunch — Base Cafeteria
Enjoy simple Shaanxi cuisine at the base's cafeteria.
Afternoon — Terracotta Warriors Museum (14:00–17:00)
Explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum, built to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China. See No. 1 Pit with its main military formation, No. 2 Pit with its multi-army mixed formation, and the Bronze Chariots Gallery, home to what is described as the world's earliest bronze chariot. A hands-on archaeological simulation workshop lets you clean replicas under the guidance of instructors, followed by a discussion of the historical ties between the Terracotta Warriors and the Silk Road.
Evening — Downtown Dinner & Muslim Quarter
Dinner is arranged in the downtown area, followed by a visit to the Muslim Quarter before returning to the hotel.
Meals
Breakfast at the hotel; lunch at the base's cafeteria; dinner in the downtown area.
Morning — Green Energy (EV Charging) Visit
Visit a leading Xi'an green-energy enterprise focused on EV charging equipment and smart energy solutions. Learn how charging modules, power electronics, and networked charging stations are developed and manufactured, and discuss how China's new-energy vehicle boom is reshaping the charging-infrastructure supply chain.
Afternoon — Xi'an International Trade & Logistics Port Zone
Tour the Xi'an International Trade & Logistics Park (国际港务区), a major inland port and the starting point of many China–Europe freight train services. See the container yards, customs-supervision zone, and bonded logistics facilities that connect western China to Central Asia and Europe, and explore how the zone drives tech-driven, trade-oriented innovation.
Evening — Flexible Leisure
The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Your guide will recommend restaurants near your hotel; all meals are at your own expense.
Meals
Lunch (at guests' own expense).
Morning — Xi'an Sany Heavy Industry (8:30–11:30)
Visit Xi'an Sany Heavy Industry, reached by a 45-minute drive from your hotel, or take the alternative visit to Xi'an Jiaotong University and its industrial park. Highlights of the visit include AGV intelligent transport systems, welding robot technology, a coal-to-olefins lab, and a low-carbon energy R&D center. Your hosts will explain how these technologies support the region's industrial upgrading.
Lunch — Downtown Xi'an
Lunch is arranged in downtown Xi'an.
Afternoon — LONGi Green Energy (13:30–16:30)
Visit LONGi Green Energy, one of the region's leading solar technology companies. The visit includes the Exhibition Hall of LONGi Green Energy, monocrystalline silicon production, photovoltaic solutions for distributed and grid-scale use, and hydrogen energy equipment. It offers a close look at China's fast-growing new energy supply chain.
Evening — Cultural Show and Banquet at Tang Palace
The evening concludes with a cultural show and banquet at Tang Palace, pairing a traditional dinner with music and dance inspired by the Tang dynasty.
Meals
Breakfast at the hotel; lunch in downtown Xi'an; a banquet at the Tang Palace.
Morning — Drive to Baoji & Qinchuan Machine Tool
Depart Xi'an and drive west to Baoji (approximately 2 hours), a major industrial hub in western Shaanxi. Visit Qinchuan Machine Tool Group (Qinchuan), one of China's leading producers of precision gear hobbing machines and high-end CNC machine tools. Your guide and local specialists will introduce the company's role in China's equipment-manufacturing upgrade, with a look at key production lines and research facilities (subject to site arrangements).
Afternoon — Shaanxi Heavy-Duty Automobile (Shaanxi Auto)
In the afternoon, tour Shaanxi Heavy-Duty Automobile Co., Ltd. (Shaanxi Auto / 陕汽), one of China's largest manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks and a key supplier of commercial vehicles along the Belt and Road. Learn how engines, chassis, and cab assemblies come together on the line, and discuss the company's export footprint and new-energy commercial-vehicle strategy.
Evening — Return to Xi'an
Depart Baoji and return to Xi'an (approximately 2 hours) for a relaxed evening. Your guide will recommend dinner venues near your hotel; all meals are at your own expense.
Meals
Lunch (at guests' own expense).
Morning — Government/Association-Business Exchange Conference (9:00–11:30)
Attend a Government/Association-Business Exchange Conference. The session features keynote speeches by current and retired officials from bodies such as the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Commerce, the Development and Reform Commission, and the National Defence Promotion Association, addressing policies and cooperation opportunities.
Lunch — Special Farewell Lunch
A special farewell lunch is arranged at midday.
Afternoon — Project Signing & Send-off (13:30–18:00)
Participate in the on-site signing of cooperation agreements, followed by a private car transfer to the airport. Parting gifts of intangible cultural heritage souvenirs are presented. Please note that all times are approximate and subject to adjustment based on actual conditions.
Evening — Flexible Evening / at your leisure
The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Meals
Breakfast at the hotel; a special farewell lunch; dinner during departure travel.
| Group Size | Adult(Age:8-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-7) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 2 PAX | from $2403 | / | / |
| 4 PAX | from $1680 | / | / |
| 6 PAX | from $1439 | / | / |
| 8 PAX | from $1318 | / | / |
| 10 PAX | from $1211 | / | / |
| 20 PAX | from $1210 | / | / |
| 30 PAX | from $1112 | / | / |
Most visitors need a Chinese visa; several nationalities (Singapore, Malaysia, and Canada, Australia, UK until 31 Dec 2026) enjoy short-term visa-free entry, and 57 countries qualify for 240-hour visa-free transit. U.S. executives need an M (business) visa and may use 240-hour transit with a confirmed onward ticket.
Best season — Spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) offer mild weather and clearer schedules for factory visits.
Fitness level — Moderate; most sites are walkable with vehicle transfers between enterprises and heritage stops.
Dress code — Business attire for enterprise visits and meetings; smart-casual for evening cultural activities.
Payment — Carry cash and a major credit card; mobile payment (WeChat Pay, Alipay) is widely used but may need a China-linked account.
Booking lead time — Reserve at least 4 to 6 weeks ahead to secure enterprise appointments and interpreter arrangements.
Children or elderly — Designed for adult executives; companions are possible but the schedule is business-intense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a visa for this Xi'an executive tour?
A: Most foreign executives need a Chinese M (business) visa; U.S. travelers can also use 240-hour visa-free transit with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country.
Q: Which companies will we visit?
A: The program features enterprise visits including BYD's new-energy vehicle base, LONGi Solar's photovoltaic operations, and Xi'an Gresgying Digital Technology, subject to each company's approval.
Q: Is the schedule suitable for senior executives with limited time?
A: Yes, the 6-day plan is built around Xi'an only, with tight, pre-arranged enterprise appointments and interpreter support to maximize a short business trip.
Q: When is the best time to run this tour?
A: Spring and autumn are best, as April to May and September to October provide comfortable weather and fewer disruptions to factory operations.