Xi'an tour
Discover the legendary Terracotta Warriors on this full-day private bus tour from Xi'an. Expert guide, lunch, and hotel transfers included for a seamless cultural experience.
Step back in time on this expertly curated day trip from Xi'an to the world-famous Terracotta Army. Your private bus and English-speaking guide ensure a comfortable, insightful journey to the mausoleum of China's first emperor. Marvel at the thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots, each with unique features, buried for over two millennia. This all-inclusive tour covers entrance fees, a local lunch, and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off between 8:00am and 2:00pm. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors, this excursion offers a hassle-free way to experience one of China's most iconic archaeological wonders. Note: Advance booking required during July and August.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Inclusion: Tour guide service + lunch+ Shared Coach + Entrance fees
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 8:00am and 9:00am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 2:00pm
Things to Note: During Summer Holiday (July & August), reservation is
required 7 days in advance at least.
Tour Cost: RMB 450p/p
Pick up from your hotel in downtown Xi'an between 8:00am and 9:00am (exact time to be confirmed by tour guide on the evening before) and drive about 1 hour to the Terracotta Army Museum.
On the way to the Terracotta Army Museum, stop at a workshop where you could watch the ancient production process of making the Terracotta Warriors (approximately half an hour).

Then move on to the Terra-cotta Army for a 2-hour visit. This profound discovery made a sensation across the whole world! The museum was officially finished and opened to the public on October 01, National Day, 1979. The exhibition hall of Pit No. 3 was finished and opned to the public on September 27, 1989. 5 years later, the exhibition hall of Pit No. 2 was open to the public in October, 1994. The museum and the mausoleum are listed the world's cultural legacies as the UNESCO.

After the visit, we will have a local Chinese lunch before driving back to your downtown hotel in Xian.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Tour guide service + lunch+ Shared Coach + Entrance fees Pick-up point and time:Your Hotel between 8:00am and 9:00am Finishing point and time:Your Hotel around 2:00pm Things to Note:During Summer Holiday (July & August), reservation is required 7 days in advance at least. Tour Cost: RMB 450p/p | Gratuities to drivers and guides |
| Pick-up and drop off service at your hotel | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Entrance tickets | |
| Shared air-conditioned tour coach or van | |
| English Speaking tour guide | |
| Chinese lunch |
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