8-Hour Private Xi'an Terracotta Army Tour with Yongxingfang

8 Hours Round trip from Take the vehicle at Xi'an's Third Ring Road Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Qin Shi Huang Emperor's Mausoleum Museum to see world-famous terracotta warriors, horses, and chariots
02 Hands-on terracotta replica workshop to learn ancient Qin-style crafting skills
03 Explore Yongxingfang for authentic Shaanxi street food and local folk culture
04 Private round-trip transportation with pick-up and drop-off around Xi'an's Third Ring Road

Spend a full day discovering Xi'an's most iconic heritage and vibrant local food culture on a private tour. Travel to the Qin Shi Huang Emperor's Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Army) to see the remarkable ranks of terracotta warriors, horses, and chariots, and appreciate the scale and craftsmanship that made this site world-famous. Add a hands-on touch with a terracotta replica workshop, where you can experience pottery-molding techniques inspired by ancient Qin artisans. Continue to Yongxingfang, a lively cultural district known for authentic Shaanxi snacks and local folk culture.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Xi'an

Languages Cantonese, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Malay, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Terracotta Army, Pottery Workshop and Yongxingfang

Enjoy round-trip transportation service for your day trip. At 09:00, take the vehicle at Xi'an's Third Ring Road. Free pick-up and drop-off services are provided outside the designated area.

Travel by vehicle to the Imperial Qin Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Army), where you will admire the arranged terracotta figures, horses, and chariots. During your visit, you will also join a terracotta replica workshop and experience terracotta production firsthand.

Lunch will be a Chinese meal, with a choice of either a set menu or buffet.

Continue to Yongxing Street, a cultural district featuring Shaanxi's unique snacks. It is a great place to experience local cuisine and traditional customs, and you can taste a variety of local snacks here.

At 17:00, return for drop-off at Xi'an's Third Ring Road. Free pick-up and drop-off services outside the designated area are also available.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Take the vehicle at Xi'an's Third Ring Road 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-trip private hotel transfer, driver fee, fuel, and parking.
Full-day private tour guide service (Chinese/English).
Entrance ticket for the Museum of the Terracotta Army (Terracotta Pits + Lishan Garden).
Terracotta figurine replica workshop experience fee.
Ground transportation between attractions.

What's Not Included

All meals, snacks, and beverages (food at Yongxingfang is at the guest's own expense).
Scenic shuttle bus inside the Museum of the Terracotta Army.
Kiln firing and delivery fee for the take-home workshop figurine (if required).
Souvenirs, snacks, and all personal expenses.
Travel insurance.
Any services not listed above.

What to bring

ID card or passport for real-name ticket checking.
Comfortable, non-slip walking shoes, as there is plenty of walking inside the museum site.
Sun hat and sunscreen for strong outdoor sunlight.
Portable drinking water.
Mobile payment or small cash for snacks and souvenirs in Yongxingfang.
Light jacket, as the exhibition halls are air-conditioned and cool.

Know before you go

Please provide your exact hotel address in advance for on-time pick-up.
A real-name ticket policy applies for the Terracotta Army Museum. Bring your passport or ID card with information matching your booking details.
The site is heavily crowded. Please follow your guide and do not leave the group. Flash photography is forbidden inside the exhibition pits.
Firing and delivery of handmade figurines takes a long processing time. Please consult the workshop staff on site.
Yongxingfang is a free-time activity. The guide will not accompany you during dining. Please return to the agreed meeting point at the agreed time.
The visiting sequence may be adjusted according to crowd levels and reservation status, but all included experiences remain unchanged.

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