Xian Small-Group Terracotta Army, City Wall, and Pagoda Tour
Discover Xian’s rich history away from the crowds on this small-group tour. Start with early morning entry to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Then, explore the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, walk along the ancient City Wall, and pass by the Muslim Bazaar, or opt to explore independently and make your own way back. With confirmed round-trip hotel transfers, a professional guide, and entrance tickets included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks.
Highlights
- ✓Finish your tour at the Muslim Bazaar, known for its food and souvenir stalls
- ✓Don’t get held up by your massive tour group: this tour takes small groups only
- ✓Your guide will pick you up direct from your Xian hotel and drop you back
- ✓Upgrade to a private tour for a fully personalized experience and pace
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your morning begins with a greeting from your guide right in your hotel lobby. Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle for a 1-hour drive to the Terracotta Army Museum, as your expert guide shares insights into this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- ✓Beat the crowds with early entry and enjoy an immersive, 3-hour journey through the 2,200-year-old Terracotta Army of China’s First Emperor. You’ll fully explore all three burial pits housing over 8,000 life-sized warriors, horses, and chariots, as well as a special exhibition featuring rare artifacts. Pit 1: Stand in awe before the massive army, alongside occasional excavation work. Pit 2: Decode the ranks of individual warriors from their postures and armors. Pit 3: Explore the command center of the entire underground army. Your guide won’t just recite history. They’ll bring the legendary Qin Empire to life with fascinating trivia and hidden secrets, revealing a dynasty that once rivaled the Roman Empire. Ready to step back in time?
- ✓For lunch, refuel with an upscale buffet featuring over 25 gourmet dishes. Watch chefs prepare authentic local specialties like Chinese hamburgers and hand-pulled noodles right before your eyes in the open kitchen, while enjoying Western favorites like macaroni, fried chicken, and croissants. Finish with a selection of pastries, fruits, and a soft drink. Skip the overcrowded tourist restaurants and low-quality village lunches.
- ✓Drive back downtown to visit the pagoda, another World Heritage site and a Silk Road landmark, where Buddhist scriptures brought from India by Monk Xuanzang were translated and spread across China. Built over 1,300 years ago, centuries before Columbus set sail, this architectural marvel famously survived more than ten major earthquakes.
- ✓Next, take a walk on the 600-year-old City Wall, the most complete ancient fortification in China. Stretching nearly 14 kilometers (8.7 miles), it offers a vantage point to see how history meets modernity. Bicycles rentals are available on the wall at your own expense.
- ✓Drive past the Muslim Quarter, the city’s most vibrant street food paradise. Guests wishing to explore further on their own may disembark here to enjoy the evening independently. Soak in the bustling local life and try delicious cold noodles, pot stickers, or jujube rice cakes.
- ✓Guests disembarking at Muslim Quarter need to return independently, while others enjoy our complimentary vehicle transfer back to their hotel. Note: We offer ticket booking, mini-group, and private tour options. Check availability to choose the perfect fit for your travel style.
What's included
- ✓Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓All entrance fees
- ✓Unlimited bottled water
- ✓Pickup & drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby
- ✓Free child seat upon request
- ✓Free earphones
- ✓A buffet lunch with fresh fruits & a soft drink
- ✓Dedicated driver & air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓No guide and No transport for ‘Terracotta Army Ticket Booking’ option
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free pickup and drop-off are included for downtown hotels. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed one day prior. For the ‘Half Day Mini Group to Terracotta Army’ option, drop-off is at the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Please provide your accurate passport information for real-name ticket bookings, and make sure to carry the same valid ID on the tour day; otherwise, the scenic area will deny entry.
The tour is not recommended for senior travelers over 85.
Mini Group: About 12 people with more personal care.
Free pickup and drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby. Your pickup time will be confirmed one day in advance. If your hotel is not listed, please specify its name and address in special requirements.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Xian Small-Group Terracotta Army, City Wall, and Pagoda Tour
Discover Xian’s rich history away from the crowds on this small-group tour. Start with early morning entry to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Then, explore the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, walk along the ancient City Wall, and pass by the Muslim Bazaar, or opt to explore independently and make your own way back. With confirmed round-trip hotel transfers, a professional guide, and entrance tickets included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks.
Highlights
- ✓Finish your tour at the Muslim Bazaar, known for its food and souvenir stalls
- ✓Don’t get held up by your massive tour group: this tour takes small groups only
- ✓Your guide will pick you up direct from your Xian hotel and drop you back
- ✓Upgrade to a private tour for a fully personalized experience and pace
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your morning begins with a greeting from your guide right in your hotel lobby. Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle for a 1-hour drive to the Terracotta Army Museum, as your expert guide shares insights into this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- ✓Beat the crowds with early entry and enjoy an immersive, 3-hour journey through the 2,200-year-old Terracotta Army of China’s First Emperor. You’ll fully explore all three burial pits housing over 8,000 life-sized warriors, horses, and chariots, as well as a special exhibition featuring rare artifacts. Pit 1: Stand in awe before the massive army, alongside occasional excavation work. Pit 2: Decode the ranks of individual warriors from their postures and armors. Pit 3: Explore the command center of the entire underground army. Your guide won’t just recite history. They’ll bring the legendary Qin Empire to life with fascinating trivia and hidden secrets, revealing a dynasty that once rivaled the Roman Empire. Ready to step back in time?
- ✓For lunch, refuel with an upscale buffet featuring over 25 gourmet dishes. Watch chefs prepare authentic local specialties like Chinese hamburgers and hand-pulled noodles right before your eyes in the open kitchen, while enjoying Western favorites like macaroni, fried chicken, and croissants. Finish with a selection of pastries, fruits, and a soft drink. Skip the overcrowded tourist restaurants and low-quality village lunches.
- ✓Drive back downtown to visit the pagoda, another World Heritage site and a Silk Road landmark, where Buddhist scriptures brought from India by Monk Xuanzang were translated and spread across China. Built over 1,300 years ago, centuries before Columbus set sail, this architectural marvel famously survived more than ten major earthquakes.
- ✓Next, take a walk on the 600-year-old City Wall, the most complete ancient fortification in China. Stretching nearly 14 kilometers (8.7 miles), it offers a vantage point to see how history meets modernity. Bicycles rentals are available on the wall at your own expense.
- ✓Drive past the Muslim Quarter, the city’s most vibrant street food paradise. Guests wishing to explore further on their own may disembark here to enjoy the evening independently. Soak in the bustling local life and try delicious cold noodles, pot stickers, or jujube rice cakes.
- ✓Guests disembarking at Muslim Quarter need to return independently, while others enjoy our complimentary vehicle transfer back to their hotel. Note: We offer ticket booking, mini-group, and private tour options. Check availability to choose the perfect fit for your travel style.
What's included
- ✓Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓All entrance fees
- ✓Unlimited bottled water
- ✓Pickup & drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby
- ✓Free child seat upon request
- ✓Free earphones
- ✓A buffet lunch with fresh fruits & a soft drink
- ✓Dedicated driver & air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓No guide and No transport for ‘Terracotta Army Ticket Booking’ option
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free pickup and drop-off are included for downtown hotels. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed one day prior. For the ‘Half Day Mini Group to Terracotta Army’ option, drop-off is at the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Please provide your accurate passport information for real-name ticket bookings, and make sure to carry the same valid ID on the tour day; otherwise, the scenic area will deny entry.
The tour is not recommended for senior travelers over 85.
Mini Group: About 12 people with more personal care.
Free pickup and drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby. Your pickup time will be confirmed one day in advance. If your hotel is not listed, please specify its name and address in special requirements.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.