China · Archaeology

Private Tour: A Half-Day Tour of the Terracotta Army Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi (English Guided)

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Xi'An. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private English-guided tour of the Terracotta Army Museum
02 Explore Pits 1, 2, and 3 of the Terracotta Army
03 See approximately 7,400 life-sized terracotta figures of warriors and horses
04 Visit the Bronze Chariots and Horses in Lishan Garden
05 Admission to the Terracotta Army Museum included
06 Round-trip hotel transfer in Xi'an included

Discover one of China’s most extraordinary archaeological treasures on this private half-day tour of the Terracotta Army Museum in Xi'an. With an English-speaking guide, explore the world-famous Pits 1, 2, and 3 and gain deeper insight into the scale, craftsmanship, and historical significance of the life-sized terracotta warriors and horses.

Your visit also includes the Bronze Chariots and Horses in the Lishan Garden of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum, remarkable burial objects associated with the imperial procession. With admission included and private transfers provided, this tour offers a convenient and enriching way to experience the legacy of Emperor Qinshihuang.

Discover one of China’s most extraordinary archaeological treasures on this private half-day tour of the Terracotta Army Museum in Xi'an.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Xi'an

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

We will meet around 10:00 at the entrance of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum.

The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum is a large archaeological site museum that is based on the Terracotta Army Museum and set within the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Park.

The tour of Pits 1, 2, and 3 of the Terracotta Army begins at 10:00.

The three pits are arranged in a triangular formation, covering a total area of 22,780 square meters. They contain approximately 7,400 life-sized terracotta figures of warriors and horses.

12:00 Lunch on your own

13:00 Visit the Bronze Chariots and Horses in the Lishan Garden of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum.

The Bronze Chariots and Horses are among the burial objects in the Mausoleum of Emperor Qinshihuang, symbolizing part of the imperial procession. The driver in the leading chariot is standing, while the driver in the following chariot is seated. These two bronze chariots and horses are also acclaimed as the "Pinnacle of Bronze Ware."

The route