Get ready to steep yourself in China's past in this layover tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum located in Xi’an.
Our friendly tour guide along with an experienced driver will be there to pick you up from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport based on the flight details you have provided. Upon arrival, you will see our guide at the customs exit standing with a sign that has your name written on it.
Drive straight from the airport to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which takes approximately 1 hour. The guide will give you detailed historical information of the Qin Dynasty and the first emperor of the dynasty who ordered the Terracotta Warriors to be made on the way.
Once you reach the museum, visit all the three pits located there. The pits have been numbered 1, 2 and 3 based on the time of their discoveries. See thousands of 2,200-year-old statues depicting armies and their horses. Notice how vivid the life-size terracotta figures look even after two millennia.
The guided tour lasts around 2.5 hours. After it is over, transfer back to Xi’an airport to catch your departure flight.
This five-day private, guided tour is for those who want to have an overview of some of China's most famous highlights. Starting from Shanghai, China's financial capital, this tour will take you to Xian and Beijing, where it will come to an end.
Your first destination is Xian, where you will see the famous Terracotta Army that has been standing for more than 2,000 years, as well visit the Xian City Wall, one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Then take the bullet train to Beijing. Explore the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and see other important historical monuments of the city such as Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.
This tour comes to an end in the Chinese capital city. Please note that accommodation is not included in the tour price, which means that travelers can either book accommodation on their own or book their stay in four-star hotels during the tour with us. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Xi’an either at 08:30 am or in the afternoon at 01:00 pm. Please choose one of the two options while making the booking.
After traveling for an hour, you will reach the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Stroll around the museum while our licensed, English-speaking guide gives you detailed historical information of the Qin Dynasty and the first emperor of the dynasty who ordered the Terracotta Warriors to be built.
Visit all the three pits located in the museum and see thousands of 2,200-year-old statues depicting life-size warriors and horses. Stay in the museum for around 2.5 hours and learn more about the statues and the king who ordered them before his death.
After the guided tour is over, you will then head back to your hotel in downtown Xi’an.
Explore some of the best spots in China on this 17-day tour that includes Shanghai, Hong Kong, X'ian, Beijing, and beautiful Yangshuo. This tour makes a fantastic group trip for families, friends, company employees, or social clubs as there is something for everybody.
Starting in Hong Kong and ending in Shanghai, along the way you will wander along the Great Wall in Beijing, explore the shopping paradise in Hong Kong, cycle through lush Yangshuo countryside, and soak up the mystical scenery of the Li-River between Guilin and Yangshuo. Meet endangered giant pandas in Chengdu, turn back time as you witness the famed Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, and practice Kung-fu moves in Shaolin Temple. Explore modern China in Shanghai, learn more about local culture and history, and indulge in China's best cuisines.
Local culture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ch
Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Xian, Yangshuo, Suzhou, Xi'an, Shaolin
See China's best attractions on this comprehensive 19-day trip around China!
The trip starts in Beijing and ends in Hong Kong. Along the way, stand and be dwarfed by Tiananmen Square, scale the Great Wall, discover ancient Beijing, see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, delight in Chengdu's adorable pandas, roam the laneways of Lijiang, get to know the Naxi and Bai people, wind down in picturesque Dali, stroll in Stone Forest and explore local markets in Kunming, explore the storybook landscapes of Yangshuo, trek through the rice terraces of Longji, experience rural living at a village stay, and sample delicacies in a Hong Kong food market!
This complete tour offers you so many choices and is a great idea for families, friends, company employees or social clubs as there is something for everybody.
This 17-day group tour is for all the history buffs out there. Book this guided trip to discover the buildings and monuments left behind by a succession of Chinese rulers and dynasties. See the imposing imperial architecture of Beijing and learn more about how the Great Wall was constructed.
Travel to Xi’an, the starting point of the Silk Road, to see the Terracotta Warriors and its city walls, the most complete ancient fortification in China. Cruise down the Yangtze River to see the controversial Three Gorges Dam (both old and new sections).
In addition to the important monuments that hark back to China's rich past, this trip also involves a Yangtze River cruise as well as a walking tour of Shanghai, a modern-day metropolis that stands in sharp contrast to the other destinations. Start your journey from the Chinese capital city of Beijing and end it in the vibrant Hong Kong.
To see group departure dates, please click on the green 'Check Availability' button on the top right of this page. We also offer private tour options to our travelers. While group tours can be booked for fixed departures, travelers get to choose their own start date when it comes to private tours. Please note that we can accommodate anywhere between one to twenty travelers in our private tours.
To send us an inquiry, please click on the white 'Make An Enquiry' button on the top right of this tour page and leave us a message. Scroll down to go through the itinerary.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai, Hong
Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Xian, Yangshuo, Yangtze River, Xitang, Xi'an
In this 10-day tour of China, we will take you to four culturally significant cities of China. Along the way we will learn about various aspects of Chinese culture and their cuisine.
Explore the bustling byways of cosmopolitan Shanghai, where we will taste and learn to make traditional Shanghai cuisine. In capital Beijing, hike to the top of the Great Wall, as well as learn the traditional processes of Beijing roast duck. Come face to face with Terracotta Warriors on a trip to Xi'an, enjoy the Tang dynasty and dumpling banquet. And in Chengdu, meet the gentle giant panda and learn about the essence of Sichuan cuisine.
You can opt for a private tour or group adventure tour based on your preference. Private trips can be booked for one to 20 travelers. Book a certain departure date, set your own pace, and enjoy personalized services from the tour leader. This is a great idea for families, friends, company employees or social clubs as there is something for everybody.
If you prefer group travel, you can choose from our most adventurous trips, with international groups travelling with participants of all ages from all over the world. In this case, you or your family, friends and colleagues can book this itinerary as a private trip to China for one or more.
Discovery China on a family trip from Beijing to Hong Kong. Take your family on a memorable adventure through China and see the many sides of this colourful, cultural and naturally beautiful nation.
This 12-day tour starts in Beijing and ends in Hong Kong, and in between, your family will visit Xi'an, Chengdu and Yangshuo, touring the many attractions and exploring local culture and food. The Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding are some of the highlights of this tour.
From the quaint beauty of the Chinese countryside to the pulsating nightlife of the big cities, from the ancient culture and history to some of the most delicious dishes in the world, this trip offers the perfect blend of the familiar and the novel for your family to enjoy.
This private, two-day guided tour of Xian from Beijing will take you to some of the most famous sights of China, including the Terracotta Warriors and the City Wall of Xian. Board a bullet train to Xian from Beijing on the first day of the tour (bullet train tickets are included in the tour price) and see the highlights of the city. Explore the Muslim Quarter and learn more about the life of the people.
The second day of the tour involves a trip to the City Wall of Xian as well as Jingdi’s Tomb. Hop on the bullet train back to Beijing in the evening. Your driver will transfer you to your accommodation in the city.