Half-Day Terracotta Warriors and Horses Bus Tour
Tour Overview
We are right based in Xiāan! So happy to see youĀ on our half-day bus tour to see the Terracotta Warriors and Horses! It’s a great trip back into China’s olden days. The tour is easy: we pick you up from your hotel between 8:00 and 9:00 AM, or you can meet us in the city if you’re staying further out.
First up, we’ll stop by a Terracotta Figures Factory. You’ll get to knowĀ the complex process of making these warriors! Then, weāre off to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a UNESCO site created for Qin Shi Huang, Chinaās first emperor.
Get ready to be amazed by the three pits: Pit 1Ā is loaded with soldiers and chariots. Pit 2Ā has archers, horses, and all kinds of weapons. And Pit 3? That used to be where they called the shots. Our guide will share some cool stories and facts from way back when. Last, weāll head back to your hotel. If you want a quick peek at Chinese culture, this half-day trip is just the thing.
Travel destination: Xiāan
Suitable for: History Lovers, Solo Travelers
Tour type: Group Tour
Highlights of this tour:
- Explore the Terracotta Army, a world-famous UNESCO site! It shows the awesome army of Qin Shi Huang and some really cool life-sized figures.
- See the three main pitsĀ packed with chariots, weapons, and soldiers. Each one has different facial expressions and lots of impressive details.
- Pop into a Terracotta Figures FactoryĀ to see how they make these things and pick up some mini-warrior souvenirsĀ to bring them home.
Warmly welcome you to join our half-day Terracotta Warriors group tour. Around 8Ā am to 9Ā am, your driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. If your hotel is beyond the second ring road, you need to go to the meeting point on your own. Regarding the specific location, your guide will confirm with you the night before departure.
After gettingĀ all the members, we will leave for the Terracotta Army and arrive in about 1-1.5 hours. Before the highlight, we first makeĀ a brief visit to the Terracotta Figures Factory. You will have exclusive knowledge of the complex process of making these warriors. Even you can purchase a mini one as a unique souvenir to bring home.
To understand some of China’s earliest history, the Terracotta WarriorsĀ and HorsesĀ is an excellent place, because it was ordered to be built by China’s first emperor (Qin Shihuang). In recent years, more than 200 foreign heads of state and government have visited the Terracotta Warriors. Undoubtedly, it has already become a card of China’s ancient glorious civilization.
The tour guide will take you to visit three main pits. The No.1 PitĀ is the largest of the three pits. In addition to more than 6,000 life size Terra Cotta Warriors, there are also chariots, horses, bronze swords, halberds and other artifacts unearthed here. Surprisingly, all warriors have unique facial expressions. The Terracotta Warriors in this pit are fully equipped, vividly representing the mighty army of Qin ShiĀ Huang.
The No.2 PitĀ has more types of figurines. More than 1300 Terracotta Warriors, overĀ 80 chariots and tens of thousands of bronze weapons were unearthed here. You can see standing archers, kneeling crossbowmen, infantry, and cavalry.
The No.3 Pit,Ā located on the north side of the western end of the No.1Ā Pit, opposite to the No.2 Pit, is the smallest one. According to archaeological discoveries, it is actually the command centerĀ of Pit 1 and Pit 2, and the only one that has not been burned down by a large fire. Therefore, when unearthed, there were still many colorful paintings on the terracotta figurines. Do you know how high these warriorsĀ are? In general, most warriors are 180-190 cm in height, with the highest reaching 200 centimeters. If you want to know more about the Terracotta Warriors, please see: 16 Interesting Facts about the Terracotta Army in China
After all visits, we will drive you back to the hotel to rest.
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $69 P.P, which is based on a group tour. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel.
