One Day Qianling Mausoleum and Xianyang Museum Tour from Xi’an
Tour Overview
Designed for thoseĀ who want to explore more beyond Xian, this trip takes you to the capital city of the Qin DynastyĀ – Xianyang – an important birthplace of Qin and Han cultureĀ to visit the Qianling Mausoleum shared by Emperor Gaozong and Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in ancient China, and the Xianyang MuseumĀ featuring Three Thousand Painted Warriors of the Western Han Dynasty.
Your professional guide will tell you stories of the sites and interesting Chinese history. If you really have a thing for Chinese history, Xianyang is definitely worth a visit.
Tour Code: XT-038
Travel destinations: Xiāan, Xianyang
Suitable for: History Lovers, Culture Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Visit the mausoleum of Wu Zetian and glimpse the legendary life of the only female emperor of China.
- See artifacts from the Qin and Han dynasties with a history of over 2,000 years at the Xianyang Museum and learn about the facts of Xianyang – the former capital of Qin Dynasty.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Qianling Mausoleum and Xianyang Museum
Your private guide will arrive at your hotel to begin the tour in the morning. The drive from Xi'an city center to Qianling MausoleumĀ requires 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Tang Dynasty contains eighteen imperial tombs but this particular tomb stands as the most intact of all.
There are two emperors buried here (one male and one female), not traditionalĀ relationship between emperor and empress. Wu Zetian was the first and only reigning empress of China. Along the SacredĀ Way, you can see over 60 statues of officials on both sides dressed in various costumes. The tour guide will explain the legendary story of this female emperor to you.
You will also visit the Tomb of Princess Yong TaiĀ here. This is the largest and best preserved tomb of a Tang Dynasty woman that has been excavated so far. Understand the identity of the tomb owner and appreciate the exquisite murals inside the tomb passages.
After the visit, have lunch at a local restaurant.
Qianling Mausoleum In the afternoon, drive to Xianyang City, one of the famous historical cities in China. The Xianyang MuseumĀ is an important window to experience the Qin and Han civilization. There is the "Three Thousand Painted Warriors of the Western Han Dynasty" which was discovered earlier than the Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor of Qin.
These terracotta warriors unearthed in 1965 were 9 years earlier than the QinshihuangĀ Terracotta Warriors. Although they were smaller in size (about one-third of real people), the red, white and black paintings were well preserved. The complete formation of infantry and cavalry showcases the military of the Han Dynasty.
Xianyang Museum In addition, you can see Qin bricksĀ (221-207 BC), Han tilesĀ (202 BC - 220 AD), bronze ware, especially those with unified measurement inscriptions, which witness the earliest standardized system of the Qin state. After the visit, take a stroll around the scenic area and admire the red walls and ancient cypresses.
After the tour, transfer you back to a hotel in downtown Xi'an. Today's one day Xi'anĀ side tripĀ ends here.
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $145 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, hotel class, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
* For the final price, please refer to the service voucher sent to you by your travel consultant.
