Uncover the mysterious mask of the eight world wonder, the Terracotta Warriors, during this 2.5-hour tour with your knowledgeable tour guide. Journey back to the time when the tomb of First Emperor of China was built for his afterlife.

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Duration 4.5 - 5.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Chinese, English

Highlights

Marvel at the archaeological wonder UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Warriors
Feast your eyes on over 7,000 terracotta sculptures, an army ready for battle
Explore one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world

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The unexpected unearthing of the Terracotta Warriors, a hoard of legendary life-sized clay soldiers intended to fill an emperor’s elaborate mausoleum, is renowned as one of the world’s greatest archaeological events. On this 2.5-hour tour, experience the wonder of these ancient artifacts and gain a deep understanding from your expert tour guide about the First Emperor’s vision for his afterlife and his unification of China, which shaped the nation as it is known today. If the transfer option was selected, you will be collected from your accommodation and driven to the Terracotta Warriors Museum in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, or you can choose to meet the tour guide at the museum. Your unforgettable tour begins in Pit 1 of the museum, which is the largest of the excavated pits and home to around 6,000 soldiers. Then, head to Pit 2 and 3, where the cavalry and infantry units and officers are located. The famous Bronze Chariot Pit, where two painted bronze chariots are on display, will not be forgotten. Your expert tour guide will give you a comprehensive introduction to Imperial China’s distinctive approach to funerary art as well as the celebrated sculptures of their scale, both in terms of each individual sculpture’s height and of the group as a whole. If you select the lunch option, you will be treated to a traditional local style Chinese meal before being transferred back to your accommodation.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle (if option selected)
English tour guide
Entrance fee to the Terracotta Warrior Museum
Chinese lunch, if option selected

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Know before you go

Pickup and drop-off is available within the second ring of Xi'an or at the Bell Tower Hotel if your accommodation is outside of that area
You will be contacted by 6:00 PM the day before your tour to confirm your pickup time
Please note that this is a non-shopping tour

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4.7 /5

based on 31 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.7/5

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Painless day out, value for money.

Visited with my vision impaired, disabled friend who has had a stroke. Tour guide arranged a wheelchair and attendant to push him around the museum, would have been impossible without this, the attendant made sure David got to the front each time and saw everything. My only issue was the lunch was rather poor, i lived in China for 11 years and the meal was very basic with little meat. Other than that, transfers were great and the guide Richard was funny Rained all day, but who can control the weather. Recomended.

September 15, 2019

Good tour to see the warrior army but don't schedule tight

The tour was good, we got to see what we wanted. Bring plenty of time, the tour was much longer than shown. This was attributed to the public holiday this day with respective traffic jam. But it also took the guide some time to get everything organized. No rush though, He gave plenty of time for Fotos and questions. English was good to guide through the day but limited for detailed questions.

April 6, 2019

It was a great experience to visit the terracotta army. Very impressive. Excellence tour guide with a good historical knowledge and perfect english skills. After the museum we went to a traditional tea house where we ate deligious local lunch. And as a highlight, our tour guide brough us to the farmer, who discovered the terracotta army in 1974 and we could shake hands and take pictutures! Amazing. I highly recommend this tour, its the best way to discover this place. Thank you guys!

March 12, 2019

Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Walking Tour with Transfer Options

Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Walking Tour with Transfer Options

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Painless day out, value for money.

Good tour to see the warrior army but don't schedule tight