Half-Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Visit, a Top Attraction in Xi’an
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Immerse yourself in the history and wonder of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Xi'an. Discover the secrets of this ancient archaeological site on a private half-day tour.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - This private half-day Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum tour could start either at 8:30 am or at 1:00 pm.

Your private guide will pick you up from your Xian hotel at selected time and head to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Those life-size figures were uncovered by peasants in 1974 when digging a well and then became the major archaeological discovery of the 20th century. For 2,200 years, the Xi’an terracotta warriors silently guarded the tomb of Qin Shihuang, the first Emperor of China. It has also became the top attraction on every visitor’s itinerary. Your tour guide will accompany you to see all three pits in the museum and give you detailed introductions of their historical background and significance.

After approximately 2.5 hours of visit at museum site, your tour guide and driver will escort you back to your downtown Xi’an hotel where this tour concludes.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance ticket fee
  • Licensed professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the renowned Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Xi’an at your leisure with the ease and luxury of private amenities. In 1987, this museum became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The lifelike statues, discovered by farmers while digging a well in 1974, represent one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. For over two millennia, these terracotta soldiers have quietly protected the tomb of China’s first Emperor, Qin Shihuang.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carl_h
Nov 20, 2023
Terracotta - Tom ( driver) jerry ( guide) was very very kind and we had a wonderful visite and understood history
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Sharyn_l
Jul 9, 2019
Terracotta Warriors! - We had a great tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses! The sites were wonderful and the ride, the driver and the tour guide were fantastic. Thanks!
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Walter
Nov 1, 2016
Our half day tour was excellent. We... - <p>Our half day tour was excellent. We were picked up from our hotel right on time and the ride to the Terra Cotta Museum was without any problems. Our guide, Jerry, was fantastic. He had a great command of English and was very knowledgeable about things. He also had a great sense of humor and we simply enjoyed having him as our guide.</p>
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Gregory
Jul 11, 2016
Visiting the Terracotta Warriors was... - <p>Visiting the Terracotta Warriors was one of the highlights of our trip to China. Victoria was our tour guide and did a great job.</p>
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David
Jul 18, 2016
Very good tour. Guide was very... - <p>Very good tour. Guide was very friendly. Car was very clean and comfortable. Tour guide spoke very good English.</p>
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