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Xi'an in A Day: Terracotta Army & Top City Attractions with Lunch

By Best China Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,438 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover the best of Xi’an in just one day! Join our group tour to explore the city’s top three iconic landmarks: the world-famous Terracotta Army, the ancient City Wall, and the historic Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You’ll also get to visit a local family in a village near the Terracotta Army, where you’ll savor an authentic home-cooked lunch – a true highlight of this experience.

This carefully designed tour blends culture, history, and convenience seamlessly. With a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and a comfortable, no-rush itinerary, you’ll forge a deeper connection to Xi’an’s rich heritage.

Why choose us?
• Comfortable group size for a more personal experience
• Expert local guide with deep cultural insights
• home-cooked authentic lunch with a local family
• Unbeatable value for your money

Perfect for first-time visitors and culture lovers alike, this is the ultimate way to experience Xi’an in a single day.

Activity location

  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    • Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
    • 710600, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square
    • 319 Dong Xin Jie
    • 710004, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

Check availability

Terracotta Army Tickets Only
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

No Guide/No Hotel Pick-up: This option does NOT include guided tours, hotel pick-up and drop-off, or lunch.

Language options: English
Price details
￥3,438 x 1 Adult￥3,438
Total
Price is ￥3,438
Terracotta Army+City Highlight
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
￥12,816 x 1 Adult￥12,816
Total
Price is ￥12,816
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    City Wall & Goose Pagoda Temple Tickets (not included in Terracotta Army ticket booking option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed English-Speaking Guide (not included in ticket booking option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-Conditioned Vehicle (not included in ticket booking option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Lunch (not included in ticket booking option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pickup and Drop-off (not included in ticket booking option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Terracotta Army Tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Terracotta Army ticket booking service does NOT include guided tours, hotel pick-up, or lunch.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Xi'an (Pass by)
Pick you up: 1. Our guide and driver will go to your hotel lobby to pick you up on time. 2. Please acknowledge us your hotel name and address when you purchase the tour
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Activities & Attractions: After approximately one hour of driving, we will visit the Terracotta Army. Prepare to be amazed by 7,000 life-sized terracotta warriors arranged in an authentic battle formation, which have been buried underground for over 2,200 years. (The recommended visiting time is 2.5 hours, and the area is mostly flat.) The museum tour includes three original pits: Pit 1: Represents the main combat force. Pit 2: Known as the "Flexible Troupe" (mobile unit). Pit 3: Serves as the command center. Undoubtedly, this is an invaluable resource for exploring the history of China’s first imperial dynasty, the Qin Dynasty.
Lintong District
  • 1h
Lunch: After visiting the Terracotta Army, we will have lunch at a local family's home in a village near the Terracotta Army. Here, you can taste authentic home-cooked dishes that are different from those in restaurants and interact with the locals through conversations.
Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Activities & Attractions: In the afternoon, vist the City Wall, which is an iconic building in Xi'an City and also a defensive structure of the ancient city. Our tour guide will take you to walk on top of the wall, enjoy the scenery of the city, and understand the historical and cultural significance of the wall(Bicycle rental fee on the City Wall is not included).
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Activities & Attractions: The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, located in the Great Ci'en Temple in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, is one of the city's iconic landmarks. Built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty, it was constructed to house the Buddhist scriptures, relics, and statues brought back by the famous monk Xuanzang from India. Standing at 64.517 meters tall, the pagoda has a square base and seven stories. Its simple and elegant architecture, with gray bricks forming the structure, showcases the unique style of Tang - Dynasty architecture. Inside the pagoda, there are many cultural relics and inscriptions, which are of great value for studying ancient Buddhist culture and history. As a symbol of the ancient Silk Road and a witness to the cultural exchange between China and India, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda attracts numerous visitors from home and abroad every year.
Xi'an (Pass by)
Drop off: After a great day of activities, we'll take you back to your hotel or drop you off at the Bell Tower Hotel. It's perfect for those who want to visit the Muslim Quarter on their own—just cross the street to get there.

Location

Activity location

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    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    • Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
    • 710600, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square
    • 319 Dong Xin Jie
    • 710004, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

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