China · Archaeology

8-Hour Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Tour with Guide

8 Hours Round trip from 中国陕西省西安市 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the Terracotta Warriors and explore all three excavation pits with expert insights
  • 02 Explore the ancient City Wall, first built during the early Ming Dynasty, and enjoy city views
  • 03 Walk around the Bell and Drum Tower Square and photograph Xi'an's historic landmarks
  • 04 Gain a comprehensive introduction to Xi'an with guided commentary and city orientation

Discover Xi'an on an immersive 8-hour guided tour covering the city's most iconic landmarks. Explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, including all three excavation pits, and learn about the Qin Dynasty and China's first emperor. Visit the ancient City Wall, first built during the early Ming Dynasty, and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Stroll around the Bell and Drum Tower Square, admire its historic architecture, and gain a clear orientation of Xi'an with a knowledgeable local guide.

View the 2,200-year-old life-size terracotta warriors and horses, each with unique facial features and expressions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Xi'an
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Terracotta Warriors, City Wall and Bell Tower Area

  • Meet your local guide at your Xi'an downtown hotel lobby between approximately 08:00 and 08:30.
  • Drive for around 1 hour to reach the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.
  • Explore all three excavation pits in the order of their discovery, with guided explanations of the Qin Dynasty.
  • View the 2,200-year-old life-size terracotta warriors and horses, each with unique facial features and expressions.
  • Learn about the underground palace of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, and the historical significance of the site.
  • Enjoy approximately 1 hour of free time for lunch, arranged independently to suit different dietary requirements.
  • Continue in the afternoon to the ancient City Wall, first built during the early Ming Dynasty between 1368 and 1644.
  • Choose to walk, ride a bicycle, or take an electric car at personal expense while enjoying views from the City Wall.
  • Stroll around the Bell and Drum Tower Square with your guide.
  • Appreciate the architecture of the Bell Tower and Drum Tower and take photographs of these central city landmarks.
  • Conclude the tour at the Bell Tower area near the city centre, public transport, and Muslim Street.
  • Continue sightseeing independently or return to your hotel on your own, with suggestions provided by the guide.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, ancient City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower Square

Where this trip takes you

Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, ancient City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 中国陕西省西安市 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned tour vehicle
  • Professional licensed driver
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance ticket fee
  • Fuel surcharge and tax
  • Downtown hotel pickup

What's Not Included

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Lunch on your own
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to bring

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.

Know before you go

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
  • The transfer duration is approximate and will depend on traffic conditions.
  • Please provide your hotel name, address, and phone number at the time of booking.
  • Passport name, number, birth date, and country are required at the time of booking for all participants.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Xi'An, 陕西省中国
Tour start
中国陕西省西安市
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in 中国陕西省西安市.

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