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This tour covers Xi'an's top sights, the Terracotta Army, the Xi'an City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, in one day. With an English-speaking guide, you'll see the life-size Terracotta Warriors made for Emperor Qin Shi Huang over 2,000 years ago and hear about the excavation and ancient craftsmanship. You'll also enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family in a village near the Terracotta Army and get a close look at local life. Both the small-group and private tours include hotel pickup and drop-off, and you can also book a Terracotta Army ticket only.

Around 8:00–8:30 AM, the guide and driver visit several hotels in turn to pick up participants. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a certified English-speaking guide will explain each sight. Unlimited bottled water is provided during the tour.

At the Terracotta Army Museum, you'll see rows of life-size clay soldiers, each with its own features. Over about 2.5 hours with your guide, you'll learn about the history of the warriors made for Emperor Qin Shi Huang over 2,000 years ago, the excavation process and ancient Chinese craftsmanship. You'll skip the ticket line.

You'll head to a local family's home in a village in the Lintong District near the Terracotta Army for a lunch of about 1 hour. Taste authentic home cooking that differs from restaurant food, and chat with locals about their daily life, traditions and local history.

At the well-preserved ancient Xi'an City Wall, your guide will explain the city's old defenses and historical significance. At the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, with over 1,000 years of history, you'll stroll through quiet gardens and see the halls, Buddhist scriptures and relics. After the tour, you'll return to your hotel in the evening.
※ The Terracotta Army ticket option does not include the guided tour, hotel pickup or lunch.
※ The itinerary and order of visits may change depending on local conditions.
※ The Tang Dynasty traditional dance show (about 70 minutes) is an optional extra at additional cost.
Meeting point :
Xi'an hotel pickup (small-group & private tours)
Meeting point information:
The small-group tour picks up from hotels inside Xi'an's 2nd Ring Road, and the private tour picks up from any hotel in Xi'an (excluding train stations and airports). Pickup is usually between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, and you'll be contacted the day before with the exact arrival time. Please check the voucher provided after your booking is confirmed for the exact pickup location and time.
Meeting point :
Terracotta Army Museum entrance (ticket option)
Meeting point information:
Make your own way to the Terracotta Army Museum and show your passport at the entrance to enter. For advance reservation, please provide your name and passport number after booking.