Full-Day Xi'an Terra-Cotta Warriors Tour with Custom City Attractions

1 Day Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Xi'an on this full-day private tour. Begin with an in-depth visit to the world-renowned Museum of Qin Terra-Cot...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Xi'an · Languages: English, Mandarin

Know before you go: Spanish, French, German, or Italian guides are available at an additional cost of 400 RMB.; At least 3 days' advance notice is required for non-English language guides.

About Xi'an

China

Xi'an

Everest Global Hub has dedicated China tour guides in the ancient city of Xi'an, ready to reveal the wonders of the mighty Terracotta Army and other historic treasures

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What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Pick-up and drop-off included

Not Included

Lunch (flexible and available for purchase; cost is on your own)
Entrance fees to the sights
Gratuities

Itinerary

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Day 01

Terra-Cotta Warriors and Custom Xi'an City Highlights

08:30 AM - Pick-up from Hotel Your private guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby at 08:30 AM, or at your requested time. Your private guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby at 08:30 AM, or at your requested time. Begin a one-hour drive to the Museum of Qin Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, located on the outskirts of Xi'an. Begin a one-hour drive to the Museum of Qin Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, located on the outskirts of Xi'an. 10:00 AM - Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum Tour Enjoy a comprehensive three-hour visit to the renowned museum. Enjoy a comprehensive three-hour visit to the renowned museum. Explore Pit 1, Pit 2, and Pit 3, which house thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and weapons. Explore Pit 1, Pit 2, and Pit 3, which house thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and weapons. Visit the Bronze Chariots exhibition to witness intricate ancient craftsmanship. Visit the Bronze Chariots exhibition to witness intricate ancient craftsmanship. Your private guide will provide detailed historical and cultural explanations throughout the visit. Your private guide will provide detailed historical and cultural explanations throughout the visit. There will be no visits to tourist factories or shopping stops. There will be no visits to tourist factories or shopping stops. 01:00 PM - Local Lunch Enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch at a local restaurant selected for its quality and hygiene. Enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch at a local restaurant selected for its quality and hygiene. Sample regional specialties from Shaanxi cuisine. Sample regional specialties from Shaanxi cuisine. 02:00 PM - Return to Xi'an Downtown Drive back to the city center in approximately one hour. Drive back to the city center in approximately one hour. Choose any two of the following attractions based on your interests: Choose any two of the following attractions based on your interests: Option 1 - Big Wild Goose Pagoda Visit one of Xi'an's most iconic landmarks and a symbol of Tang Dynasty culture. Visit one of Xi'an's most iconic landmarks and a symbol of Tang Dynasty culture. Learn from your guide about the leaning structure, Buddhist philosophies, and the current state of religion in China. Learn from your guide about the leaning structure, Buddhist philosophies, and the current state of religion in China. Observe monks and local believers in prayer, especially on chanting days. Observe monks and local believers in prayer, especially on chanting days. Option 2 - Xi'an Ancient City Wall Climb atop the 600-year-old city wall for panoramic views of Xi'an. Climb atop the 600-year-old city wall for panoramic views of Xi'an. Enjoy a peaceful 20-30 minute walk, or rent a bicycle for a 30-minute ride along the wall. Enjoy a peaceful 20-30 minute walk, or rent a bicycle for a 30-minute ride along the wall. Your guide will share historical insights about the fortifications. Your guide will share historical insights about the fortifications. Option 3 - Xi'an Banpo Museum Discover a 6,000-year-old Neolithic matriarchal village site. Discover a 6,000-year-old Neolithic matriarchal village site. Explore areas dedicated to residential dwellings, burial tombs, and pottery kilns. Explore areas dedicated to residential dwellings, burial tombs, and pottery kilns. Engage with interactive exhibits, including videos, models, and photos that illustrate early clan life. Engage with interactive exhibits, including videos, models, and photos that illustrate early clan life. Option 4 - Temple of the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian An) Visit a significant Daoist temple that is still actively used by local residents. Visit a significant Daoist temple that is still actively used by local residents. Observe traditional practices such as monk chanting, fortune-telling, and religious offerings. Observe traditional practices such as monk chanting, fortune-telling, and religious offerings. Browse the nearby market selling incense, burial goods, and temple items. Browse the nearby market selling incense, burial goods, and temple items. Option 5 - Muslim Market (Muslim Street) Explore the vibrant Muslim Quarter and taste a variety of street foods and snacks. Explore the vibrant Muslim Quarter and taste a variety of street foods and snacks. Sample delicacies such as lamb skewers, sticky yellow rice, nut candies, and beef burgers. Sample delicacies such as lamb skewers, sticky yellow rice, nut candies, and beef burgers. Spend up to one hour here, or longer upon request. Spend up to one hour here, or longer upon request. Option 6 - Xi'an Great Mosque Visit the over 1,300-year-old mosque, a unique blend of Islamic culture and Chinese garden architecture. Visit the over 1,300-year-old mosque, a unique blend of Islamic culture and Chinese garden architecture. Walk through its tranquil courtyards while learning about the integration of Islamic and Chinese traditions. Walk through its tranquil courtyards while learning about the integration of Islamic and Chinese traditions. 05:30 - 06:00 PM - Return to Hotel After completing your two selected attractions, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel. After completing your two selected attractions, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel. End of the full-day private tour. End of the full-day private tour.