Top Northwest China Half-day Tours

This is a private and in-depth historical tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. A professional and knowledgeable tour guide will deeply analyzing the historical background of the era when the Terracotta Warriors were made, the political environment, the development of the social economy and law, as well as the military situation at that time. During the visit to the three pits of the Terracotta Warriors, from the perspective of the science, technology and culture of the Qin Dynasty 2,200 years ago, the tour guide will lead you to appreciate the realistic sculptural art of the Terracotta Warriors. You can also learn more historical stories from the costumes of the Terracotta Warriors and the appearance of the archaeological site. All entry tickets, golf car tickets, private English guide, hotel pickup and drop off, whole day private transfer are all included in this tour.

Avoid the rush of large group tours and visit the Terracotta Warriors at a more relaxed pace on this small-group tour. After hotel pickup from your centrally located Xi’an accommodation, travel by air-conditioned minivan to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, and visit all three excavated pits and the artifact exhibition. Plus, enjoy a buffet lunch featuring typical local dishes and a soft drink.

Make the most of your time in Xi’an on a small-group foodie tour by tuk-tuk, seeking out the city’s best food. Explore hidden streets within Xian’s city walls you wouldn’t find alone. Experience Xi’an's cuisine and culture at local eateries, with dinner and unlimited beer and soft drinks included. Stop at 4–5 different places, and sample the only craft beer brewed in Xi’an at a local brewery.

Explore one of Xian’s top attractions on a half-day tour. After a convenient hotel, airport, or train station pickup, head to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Learn about the history of China’s ancient capital from your informative guide and marvel at the thousands of sculptures built more than 2,000 years ago to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife on this flexible outing with a personal driver.

However packed your Xi'an schedule is, don’t miss the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Your private driver whisks you straight from your downtown accommodation to the excavation site an hour away. Here your private guide escorts you around all three digging pits and steer you to the most fascinating artifacts in the exhibition hall. Return to base with energy left for work, meetings, or another tour.

This is not another walking tour but a small group tour travel by private tuktuk and offer unlimited food and drinks while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around Xi’an off the beaten path. You will visit one of China’s oldest and largest markets, eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own...plus a lot more surprises!

See Xian’s famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum on a half-day private tour. Perfect for visitors with limited time, enjoy convenient hotel pickup and skip-the-line access. Accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide, explore ancient sculptures built more than 2,000 years ago to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.

Discover China's rich history on a half-day door-to-door tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow your private guide through the pits one, two, and three and see more than 7,000 terracotta soldiers. Upgrade the afternoon tour to include a trip to the Tang Dynasty Show and a feast of traditional Shaanxi dumplings or enjoy lunch at a Qin Dynasty themed restaurant.

Nestled south of Xi'an, the Qinling Mountains serve as an ideal habitat for rare animals such as giant pandas, Sichuan golden monkeys, crested ibises, and takins. This half-day tour will take you to the "Qinling Four Treasures Conservation Center," where you can observe these precious creatures up close. Within the center, "Qizai" stands out as the undoubted star—it is the world's only brown giant panda. The center is just a 1 hour and 20 minute drive south from Xi'an. You have more than two hours to explore, where you can see Qizai, black-and-white giant pandas, red pandas, black bears, vultures, and the other three rare species. Our driver will help you get oriented upon arrival, and navigating the center is easy with signs featuring both Chinese and English introductions.

1. Beat the Crowds – Arrive Before Gates Open Pick up at 7:00 and be there when doors open. Experience the warriors in near solitude—space to absorb the scale and awe of the Eighth Wonder without the crowds 2. Private Guide & Vehicle – No Rush, No Buses Travel in a private vehicle with English speaking guide 3. More Time, Deeper Understanding Enjoy 2.5 hours inside to explore all three pits. Your guide reveals details most visitors miss when rushing 4. Flexibility to Make It Your Day After the warriors, extend with 1–2 attractions （entrance ticket not include) of your choice—City Wall, Huaqing Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, or a show. 5. Choose Your Own Start Time Prefer to sleep in? Depart at 10:00 AM to visit during lunch hours, or 3:00 PM to enjoy the site just before closing—both offer a quieter experience. As one of the earliest travel agencies to welcome international visitors, Xi’an China Travel Service combines decades of expertise with a team of the city’s finest guides.

Being a city with a history as log as 3,100 years and an ancient capital as long as 1,200 years, Xi'an is not only famed with its rich cultural heritages but also a city with amazing foods. An ancient wall divides the city into two different parts with shanty area within and new district outside and restaurants fill up every corner of the city with a great variety of food styles. People who come to China always ask whether can they find proper food since Chinese eat almost everything. Yes, our food could be really complicated but it also can be really simple yet tasty. There are not only foods for meat lovers but also foods for vegetarians. Walking or travelling by feet and public transportation both inside and outside of the wall will allow you to see more of the city, and sampling and tasting in different eateries at different corners of the city without missing seeing the most characteristic parts of Xi'an will be quite satisfying and appetizing.

The Terracotta Warriors Museum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Xian’s most in-demand attraction. Ensure entry even at busy times while benefiting from the knowledge and insight of your guide when you prebook this convenient tour—without the hard-sell factory or shopping stops that blight many Chinese tours. Choose between a small-group visit with hotel transfers by shared vehicle and an even more intimate group with private hotel transfers.

Biang biang noodles are one of the iconic dishes from Xi’an. Learn to make them yourself with this half-day small-group cooking class of easy difficulty. Visit a spice market to learn about and gather ingredients, then learn to make the noodles in a traditional Chinese courtyard, while enjoying local tea. Afterwards, enjoy your creations with beer or other beverages.

Explore below the surface of Xi'an’s food culture on this small-group food tour that takes you through the busy streets and down quiet back alleys that most travelers miss. Sample more than 15 dishes, washed down with unlimited local beers and drinks. Along the way, watch chefs crafting dishes from hand-cut noodles to tofu pudding.

The most economical warriors tour.You are not hurry, very relaxed, you can decide how much time you will stay in Terracotta Warriors Museum.Our Professional guide give you clearly information about The first Emperor of China and his underground army. The three pits and one museum,you have enough time to visite,any question you ask our guide.

Take a four-hour walking tour in Xi’an to explore the vibrant Muslim Quarter with an experienced guide. Walk at a leisurely pace through this dynamic neighborhood, visiting the Great Mosque and City God Temple en route. Admire the combination of Chinese and Islamic architecture at the Great Mosque, the oldest and best preserved mosque in China. You’ll also visit the City God Temple, one of only two Taoist temples left in Xi’an. Then discover great eateries and shops, with time to sample tasty treats or purchase souvenirs.

The Terracotta Warriors are Xian’s number one attraction, but booking tickets can be difficult without a local ID and payment method. Skip the hassle and enjoy the services of your own licensed guide too on this private tour. See archaeologists at work in the live excavations, learn about the man for whom the warriors were created, and set the pace that suits you, not a random tour group.

Indulge your craving for authentic Chinese cuisine and taste your way through Xi’an on a half-day walking and tuk-tuk tour. With an English-speaking guide, get off the beaten path and travel to the city’s ancient Muslim Quarter. Sample street food carts, try local specialties like the “Chinese hamburger” and pita bread-lamp soup, watch the preparation of dumplings and noodles, and get an insider’s view of the region’s rich food culture.

Combine a visit to Xi’an’s star attraction with a tour of the historic walled town on this private full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Stand in awe before Emperor Qin’s mighty army of Terracotta Warriors and visit the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of the first emperor. After a typical Chinese lunch (included), climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls, and enjoy expansive views over the city. Finally, embark on a walking tour of the lively Muslim Quarter, stopping to admire the ornate Great Mosque and browse the colorful markets.

This enriched city walking tour will take you to see Xi'an city highlights, with no shopping stops to waste your time. Go depth exploration of authentic daily life by riding pulic transporations with local people. English-speaking tour guide and entrance fees are included.

Xian comes alive at night and with this guided tour, you’ll witness it and hear all the local stories, plus have lots of food along the way. Xian has a long history, which your guide will share with you. It is also the start of the Silk Road, which brings a special kind of cuisine to the region. Dinner is included, as well as public transportation costs by tuk tuk and other vehicles.

Pay a visit to the Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xian with this small group tour, max 15. Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the museum. Here you’ll have a thorough tour of the pits and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition. Afterward, enjoy lunch before an optional tour of the Muslim Quarter including the Drum and Bell Tower Square and the Great Mosque.

Flexible and optional to explore Terracotta Warriors museum on your own way. If you prefer on your own pace, we provide easy, stress-free service for reserving your Terra cotta entrance tickets on line before you travel to Xi'an city. If you choose " Tour with Private Transfer", you will see your private driver in lobby. Tickets, hotel pickup & drop off are all inclusive. If your booking is " Ticket+Guide" Your guide will lead you take subway or taxi to Terra cotta warriors. (guide hotel pick up is included and the transportation is NOT included). After warriors museum visit, you can optional choose stay longer or stay with guide come back downtown. If your booking is "ticket+guide+hotel transfer", it means your tour is stress free with private guide and driver service all along. NOTE: Pls provide your name and passport number on booking for tickets booking in advance.