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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
If you only have half day in Xian and you are willing to make full use of it. This half day private tour is designed specially for you! Joining this trip, you will have a chance to discover the most crucial excavation in 19th century - Terracotta Army and Horses, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, learn the great history of Qin Dynasty and the first Emperor in Chinese history.Be amazed by the grandiose complex of its formation and every meticulous warrior figure, you will feel like as an ancient soldier yourself.
Fuel surcharge and parkng fee
Bottled water
Experienced private driver with vehicle service
Licenced English-speaking tour guide
Lunch or dinner if you choose
Gratuities
Personal cost
Meals if you don't choose
Entrance tickets if you don't choose
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Staying at hotels with driving distance of over 30 minutes from city center will cause extra compensation for the driver.
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Being picked up from your hotel at 7:30 a.m, you will commence your memorable Terracotta Army exploration tour. It will take about 50 minutes of driving from Xian city to the museum.
Upon your arrival at the museum, your tour guide will accompany you to every corner and explain to you this magnificent site.Discovered in 1974, Terracotta Army and Horses Museum is reputed as the Eighth Wonder of the World. There are altogether three pits, each filled with expressive life-sized soldiers and horses. They were made based on the actual ancient people and life. It’s said that these figures were colorful upon excavation, yet it gradually fades away due to the oxidation. Now, archaeologists are trying to bring back their true appearances. This is also why the museum is not equipped with air conditioning or heating devices, which may change the temperature and humidity inside and therefore damage the priceless relics. You will also see the model of the mysterious Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. There are many theories regarding how it was like inside the tomb. However, the most common one is that this tomb is filled with mercury. All the antiques would be greatly destroyed upon excavation unless certain protection measures are taken.
Your tour would come to an end after about 3 hours tour in this impressive site. Your tour guide will escort you back to your hotel and bid you farewell. 3 minutes
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The starting time can be changed as long as you require in advance
Please advise beforehand if your starting point or ending place is not hotel.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
PietroC2249
15 Sep 2019
Our first time to see the terracotta army and our experience was made even more special by our guide Melanie who was charming and knowledgeable. She came to pick us up at our hotel at 7.30 so that we could get in early (strongly recommended). We were driven there and after we got our tickets we were in! It was truly amazing to be face to face with a world long gone and have someone who could tell you all about it in an informative way. Very recommended!
Ingrid S
15 Jul 2019
Been on several group and private tours over the past week in China but this one was by far the best. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and very kind. Looked after me and my 7yo like we were old friends. Easy to understand as her English was great. Highly recommend using this tour specially if you want to see the terracotta warriors and if you only have a day in Xi’an. Thank you for such a lovely memory.
Tyler W
27 May 2019
Myself, my wife and both sets of our parents we only in China for a short while. We only had one day in Xi'an and it was absolutely awesome in large part due to our guide Stephanie. We were able to book last minute and she was very accommodating with our schedule. Able to arrange all transportation, tours and meals for the day. Recommend 1,000%. She is the sweetest lady and is very knowledgeable with very good English. Give her a call!
This tour in
Northwest China
is organized by
Stefanie's XiAn Private Tour
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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