The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and it is a destination you should never miss during your visit to China. The State Council authorized to build it into a museum on site in 1975 and the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses has become the most popular landmark in Xi'an. It has put Xi'an on the map for world travelers and was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.
In the morning, the tour guide and driver will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel at 9:00 am. Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. You will be shocked by the scale of this underground army and the life-sized soldiers and horses with vivid expressions. Lunch will be on your own expense and the guide will recommend some local specialties to you.
In the afternoon, the most flexible tour options for Xian City sightseeing are available, you can discuss with tour guide about these options, of which you may visit two based on your interest, the guide will also give you suggestion based on the traffic condition and time. Sightseeing Options Like: City Wall, Big wild goose pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi history museum (Closed on Monday), Square of Bell & Drum Tower, Muslim quarter and Great Mosque.
After the tour is concluded, we will drive you back to your hotel.
Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors And City Sightseeing - Xian
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:00 AM
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up from centrally located Xi'an hotels, drop-off at the original departure point. Please provide detailed hotel information while booking. -
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Discover the rich history and culture of Xian on a full-day private tour. Youll spend the morning at the impressive Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then choose from several options for your afternoon city sightseeing tour. Lunch and entrance fee are left for you to arrange but please feel assured that your guide will always be there to help. You will be deciding the place, the food, which makes the tour much more interesting.Highlights
Instant Confirmation
Step back in time on a history tour
Private guide for a more personalized experience
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Know More about this tour
Inclusions
Private tour for you only
English-speaking tour guide
Private transportation
Professional licensed driver
Bottled water will be provided
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
Lunch
Entrance fees
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Entry/Admission - Hanyangling Museum
Entry/Admission - Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
Entry/Admission - Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
Entry/Admission - Shaanxi History Museum
Entry/Admission - Xi'an Bell Tower
Entry/Admission - Muslim Quarter
Entry/Admission - Xi'an Mosque
Entry/Admission - Gao Grand Courtyard
Entry/Admission - Small Goose Pagoda
Entry/Admission - Forest of Stone Steles Museum
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour offers you the most flexibility by leaving the afternoon time open and lunch and entrance fee on your own
Most travelers can participate
Entrance tickets and meal fees are excluded in this tour, please pay on the spot based on your customized itinerary
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Traveler Reviews
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Not sure how I feel about this one. The tour doesn't include any of the admissions, so expect to spend another 60 - 100 for a group of 3. You are basically getting transportation and a guide and for that, you are spending a lot. Well overpriced. You can get super cheap transport out to the terracotta warriors without much effort.
That said, the guide was very good and nice. He helped us purchase our tickets. He did have information about the site and he english was good. He also made suggestions for other things we could do while in Xi'an.
We had a good time. The terracotta warriors themselves were very neat. We then visited the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and treated to a separate tour and private calligraphy demonstration. That was neat. But it's probably twice what it should cost.
So I don't know. We enjoyed it. Paid a bit for it. But I can see where an extra couple 100 may be worth the guide and the lack of hassle. It was hassle-free.
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Not sure how I feel about this one. The tour doesn't include any of the admissions, so expect to spend another 60 - 100 for a group of 3. You are basically getting transportation and a guide and for that, you are spending a lot. Well overpriced. You can get super cheap transport out to the terracotta warriors without much effort.
That said, the guide was very good and nice. He helped us purchase our tickets. He did have information about the site and he english was good. He also made suggestions for other things we could do while in Xi'an.
We had a good time. The terracotta warriors themselves were very neat. We then visited the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and treated to a separate tour and private calligraphy demonstration. That was neat. But it's probably twice what it should cost.
So I don't know. We enjoyed it. Paid a bit for it. But I can see where an extra couple 100 may be worth the guide and the lack of hassle. It was hassle-free.
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Michaela was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the sites that we visited. We chose to start at the Big Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, followed by the terra cotta warriors and finished with a walk on the city walls. It is important to note that you get nothing except your driver and tour guide with the price of this tour. You will be expected to pay entry fees at all of the sites.
We were taken to an obvious tourist trap restaurant for lunch. We ordered a few items and felt pressured to order more dishes. We wound up paying for our guides lunch she went to the bathroom when the bill arrived and the entire meal cost more than we spent on food for the entire time we were in Xi'an 4 days!. I would have rather eaten street food from the vendors outside, than have the sit down meal in the restaurant
We felt rushed around at both the pagoda and terra cotta warriors. I wanted to stay and take photos at the pagoda, but felt like we were constantly chasing after our guide. When we finished our day at the wall, we said goodbye to our guide and told her that we would walk home. This took her by surprise, as she was expecting to take us to dinner and drop us off at our hotel. Since we didn't want to spend another 50 on dinner, we passed and enjoyed a slow and quiet walk around the city wall.
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Michaela was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the sites that we visited. We chose to start at the Big Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, followed by the terra cotta warriors and finished with a walk on the city walls. It is important to note that you get nothing except your driver and tour guide with the price of this tour. You will be expected to pay entry fees at all of the sites.
We were taken to an obvious tourist trap restaurant for lunch. We ordered a few items and felt pressured to order more dishes. We wound up paying for our guides lunch she went to the bathroom when the bill arrived and the entire meal cost more than we spent on food for the entire time we were in Xi'an 4 days!. I would have rather eaten street food from the vendors outside, than have the sit down meal in the restaurant
We felt rushed around at both the pagoda and terra cotta warriors. I wanted to stay and take photos at the pagoda, but felt like we were constantly chasing after our guide. When we finished our day at the wall, we said goodbye to our guide and told her that we would walk home. This took her by surprise, as she was expecting to take us to dinner and drop us off at our hotel. Since we didn't want to spend another 50 on dinner, we passed and enjoyed a slow and quiet walk around the city wall.
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Most amazing trip. It was much more than we imagined and that was thanks to our guide Jerry , who went beyond his time and made it the most memorable part of our China trip . He suggested the Tang Dynasty show and even helped organise our trip back from the hotel to the airport. love to visit again
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Most amazing trip. It was much more than we imagined and that was thanks to our guide Jerry , who went beyond his time and made it the most memorable part of our China trip . He suggested the Tang Dynasty show and even helped organise our trip back from the hotel to the airport. love to visit again
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I'd recommend this tour highly, great communication prior to pick-up, everything ran on-time and smoothly, my tour guide spoke great English and was very knowledgeable of the city and sites, loved her recommendations! Thanks for everything!
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I'd recommend this tour highly, great communication prior to pick-up, everything ran on-time and smoothly, my tour guide spoke great English and was very knowledgeable of the city and sites, loved her recommendations! Thanks for everything!
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Victoria was a very good guide and was mindful of my sore knee. We had an opportunity to see the amazing Terracotta Warrior Museum, Banpo Site Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoyed the day and was very glad to have Victoria there to translate, interpret and provide commentary.
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Victoria was a very good guide and was mindful of my sore knee. We had an opportunity to see the amazing Terracotta Warrior Museum, Banpo Site Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoyed the day and was very glad to have Victoria there to translate, interpret and provide commentary.
