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Experience Xi'an's iconic Terracotta Army in depth, then be captivated by the legendary 'Everlasting Sorrow' performance—a private evening journey through ancient China's grandeur.
This private day tour from Xi'an offers a seamless blend of history and spectacle. Begin your afternoon with a private transfer from your hotel to the world-renowned Terracotta Army museum, where you'll explore the vast Pit 1, along with Pits 2 and 3, and the exquisite chariot and horse exhibition. Discover the remarkable story of the 1974 discovery by local farmers and marvel at the life-sized warriors that have guarded Emperor Qin's tomb for over two millennia. After this immersive visit, enjoy some leisure time before being escorted to the grand Tang Dynasty-themed performance, 'Everlasting Sorrow.' Set against the stunning backdrop of the Huaqing Palace, this outdoor spectacle weaves a poignant tale of love and dynasty. Your evening concludes with a comfortable return to your Xi'an hotel around 10:00 pm, capping a day of unforgettable cultural encounters.
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Pick up from your hotel in Xian aroud 2:00pm and drive 30km to get to the site of Terracotta Warriors or a 2-3 hour visit. The original site was found by four local farmers drilling a well in 1974. Now it has turned into the most important attraction in Xian. The museum includes Pit 1, Pit 2 and Pit 3 as well as the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses. The Pit 1 is the largest of the three. The museum and the mausoleum are listed as UNSCO World Cultural Heritage.
After Chinese dinner, you are arranged to move on to Huaqing Hot Spring where a grand singing and dancing performance, a historical drama titled "Song of Everlasting Sorrow " is put on. The site of Huaqing Hot Spring is located under the Lishan Mountain just 5 km east of the Terracotta Warriors and Horse Museum. It is famous for the romantic love story of Emperor Xuanzong (685-762) and his concubine Yang Yuhuan in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow Performance is presented on the real-scene with a backdrop of Lishan Mountain and the ponds, pavilions, corridors and palaces in the background. The historical drama tells the romantic story between Emperor Xuanzong (685-762) and his favorite court concubine Yang Yuhuan in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
The grand performance is a feast for visitors with its real-scene of mountain and water, beautiful music, graceful actions and fairy lights based a real historical love story.It is a pleasant mixture of Chinese tradtional and modern singing and dancing, a not miss opportunity to understand Chinese history and culture.
After watching the performance, you are returned to your hotel in Xian around 10:00pm.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air conditioned vehicle | Gratuities to driver and guide. |
| Entrance fees | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Chinese dinner | |
| English Speaking tour guide | |
| The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $255 |
| 2 persons | $175 |
| 3 persons | $155 |
| 4-5 persons | $139 |
| 6-9 persons | $135 |
| 10 persons and above | $125 |
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