Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Tour
Tour Overview
The half-day private tour with its dedicated time will take you to Xi’an’s most famous site; it will be enhanced by expert storytelling and efficient transportation. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum displays multiple excavation sites where you can see realistic soldier statues, complex military arrangements and traditional ancient craftsmanship.
The trip enables you to study imperial history and archaeological methods while you can create your own miniature warrior as a practical experience of cultural learning. The mini one can be brought home as a souvenir.
Tour Code: XT-004
Travel destination: Xian
Suitable for: History Explorers, Students
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Get a taste of the highlights of the Terracotta Warriors with a choice of the start & end time.
- Marvel at the life-size clay figures and seize the opportunity to create a mini version.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Xian Terracotta Warriors Tour
Your private tour guide will meet you at your downtown hotel. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum outside of downtown Xi'an can be reached through a one-hour drive from the city center. En route, your guide will share stories about Emperor Qin Shi Huang who commissioned the creation of this amazing terracotta army for his afterlife.
The museum as an archaeological discovery proves Chinaās historical heritage. Get a background summary from your knowledgeable guide that details the cultural value and the artistic techniques used to produce this exceptional work. The museum contains Pit 1 - the biggest pit and additional sites including Pit 2 and Pit 3 and the chariots and horses exhibition hall.
Chinaxiantour's customers in the Terracotta Army The life-sized soldiers and generals and horses display all their details through the precise design and strategic placement. Learn more stories about how the Terracotta Army was found and about the current archaeological work in progress.
After the insightful tour, if interested, you can have another 1 hour in making a mini clay warrior by yourself in a nearby workshop (optional, payable separately).
Learn to Make a Mini Terracotta Warrior Your half-day Xian tour to the Terracotta Warriors ends here. Your guide will transfer you back to your downtown hotel or any appointed location within the 2nd ring road. The airport and railway station drop-off service is available for you to book through China Xian Tour at an extra fee.
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $100 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel.
