On this Xian highlights day tour, you will follow a knowledgeable tour guide to visit the world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum and Yangshao Culture site of Banpo Museum. Hotel transportation, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fees and lunch are all included.
- The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - With pickup from your Xian downtown hotel lobby at around 9:00 am, the one day historical tour starts.
Drive approx. 1 hour to the Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum. On the way, listen to your professional tour guide’s narration of Xi’an and its landmark of Terracotta Army and have a brief knowledge of the history. Upon arrival, follow your guide to explore the three pits tagged in the order of their discoveries. No. 1 Pit is the largest and first opened to the public, terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations are the star features at the museum. You will be shocked by altogether 7,000 vivid life-size figures guarding the Tomb of the first Emperor.
- Xi’an Banpo Museum - After that, have a break and enjoy lunch in the well-selected restaurant, continue to visit the Banpo Neolithic Village. Dating back about 6,000 years, this is one of the most complete examples of Neolithic matriarchal community, follow your guide to discover its culture and history. Later visit the Terracotta Replication Factory on the way back and learn how to re-make terracotta soldiers and enrich your Xi’an travel experience.
At the end of the trip, your guide will transfer you back to downtown and drop you off at the hotel.
- English-speaking tour guide
- Group tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Entrance ticket fees
- Local lunch
- Gratuities
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The duration of transfer is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition
- This is a group tour and the pickup time varies based on your hotel location
- Tour guide will contact you at your hotel in advance or leave a message to confirm the pick-up time
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
