Top Xian Arts & Design

Escape the crowds and discover Xian’s rich history on this small-group tour, starting with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, walk or bike along the ancient City Wall, and more. With hotel pickup, a guide, entrance tickets, and a buffet lunch included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks. Ticket only, Terracotta Warriors only, and private options also available.

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.

The Terracotta Warriors have different images and vivid expressions. It is a pearl in the history of ancient Chinese sculpture art and is known as the eighth wonder of the world and one of the great archaeological discoveries in the 20th century. As one of the most famous attractions in China, it has received more than 80 million domestic and foreign visitors. FOR YOUR ATTENTION！！！ The museum adheres to strict regulations on admission times, and you are required to enter on time according to your reserved time slot. Please ensure that you arrive and wait at least 30 minutes before your reserved time slot, and enter for your visit on time, so as to avoid any inconvenience when entering the museum and affecting your experience. The corresponding time slots for the selected times are as follows: 08:00~09:30, 09:31~10:30, 10:31~11:30, 11:31~12:30, 12:31~13:30, 13:31~14:30, 14:31~15:30, 15:31~17:30

If you're short on time but want to make sure to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, this private half-day tour may be just the ticket. An English-speaking guide and driver will escort you from your hotel to the warriors and leave you with plenty of time to explore the attraction at your own pace. You'll then have the option to stop for lunch or dinner or head straight back to your hotel.

Planning your visit to Xi'an is not easy, especially you have to book all attraction tickets in advance now. Let us make your trip easy, stress-free by reserving your Terra-cotta Warriors tickets before you travel, you can bypass the crowds and explore the massive museum independently. Of course, you can upgrade for an escorted group tour or a private guided tour to learn the histories and stories about the museum. Or add a private round-trip transfer service to let our friendly driver pick you up from Xi'an city hotel or airport to make your trip more convenient and time-saving.

30km (18.6 miles) east of Xi'an and beside the Terracotta Army, Huaqing Palace features the Imperial Pools of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), Pear Garden, Frost Flying Hall, Nine-Dragon Lake, Five-Room Building and Mount Li. Huaqing Pool is famous for the romantic love story of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Yuhuan. Huaqing Palace Ticket Checking Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:10 p.m. Please make your own way to Huaqing Palace Huaqing Palace Ticket: Valid for anytime entry during the day’s opening hours. There are two showtimes for the Xi'an Incident Live Show at Yaoguang Theater inside Huaqing Palace Scenic Area First Show: 10:10 a.m. Second Show: 3:00 p.m. Duration: Approximately 1 hour Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the showtime for admission.

Shaanxi History Museum: A Glorious Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Civilization Boasting a collection of more than 1.7 million precious cultural relics, it spans over a million years of Chinese history, from the prehistoric Homo erectus lantianensis relics to the cultural treasures of the late Qing Dynasty. The museum’s collections are renowned for their large quantity, diverse types, high historical and artistic value. Among them, the exquisite bronze wares of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, vivid pottery figurines and splendid tri-color glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty, magnificent tomb murals of the Tang Dynasty, and delicate gold and silver artifacts are the most eye-catching highlights, witnessing the prosperity of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties—the golden ages of ancient China. It is not only a cultural landmark of Xi’an but also a must-visit destination for travelers and history enthusiasts from all over the world to touch the soul of ancient Chinese civilization.

Have a guided tour to the Terracotta Warriors Museum and skip the entrance lines. Learn all about this UNESCO protected site, with the collection of life-size terracotta sculptures, including troops, horses, and more. Hear the history of Imperial China, and learn about how these sculptures were created. Visit several pits to see different relics, and also the Exhibition of Bronze Chariots.

Thousands of exquisite terracotta sculptures are on display. These statues are lifelike, showcasing the military might and artistic achievements of the Qin Shi Huang period

Take this essential tour to explore Xian's highlights in one day, including the imposing Terracotta Warriors and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda as well as City Wall. Enjoy the personalized attention from your guide and a comfortable transportation all day.

️ Hands-on Cultural Creation - Unlike typical sightseeing tours, you'll actively create authentic Chinese artworks using traditional brush and ink techniques. Complete Traditional Experience - From jasmine tea ceremony to incense ritual, experience how ancient Chinese scholars practiced calligraphy in authentic cultural atmosphere. Personal Expert Guide - Learn from a native Xi'an travel planner with 20+ years of calligraphy practice who combines cultural knowledge with international perspective from 50+ countries. Meaningful Takeaways - Leave with your own hand-painted fan, personalized bookmarks, and scroll painting - not just photos, but art you created yourself. 3,000-Year Journey - Discover how characters evolved from oracle bones to modern script through engaging storytelling and hands-on practice. ✍️ Progressive Learning - Master meaningful characters like 龙 (dragon), 武 (martial), 爱 (love) that connect you to Chinese philosophy and culture.

Gain a comprehensive cultural introduction to Xian—even if you’re limited on time—on a private half-day tour ideal for families and first-time visitors. With just your guide and private party, you’ll partake in a Taiji class in the Small Goose Pagoda (Xiaoyanta); watch a Chinese shadow puppet show; master the art of calligraphy during a workshop; and learn about local history at Xian Museum. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

*Top 2 must-see places in Xi'an.Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket Optional Tang Dynasty Show Ticket.(The 2 places are not in the same place.) -Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket(Opening hours: 8:30 to 16:30. You can enter during the opening hours) includes the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum,Lishan Garden and the shuttle bus bettween the 2 places. -The Tang Dynasty Show is in the city. If you choose the dumplings banquet you should arrive at 18:00.Dinner time starts at 18:00. Show time starts at 19:30.If you choose the museum+show tickets you'd better arrive the theater at 19：00. -Museum+TangDynasty Show Ticket:This product only includes tickets for the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum and the Tang Dynasty Show, and does not include the dinner. *All the products are all tickets and don't include tour guide and transportation and other personal expenses.

On this tour, you will marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese artisans at the Terracotta Army. Later, watch the grand outdoor water show Song of Everlasting Sorrow, a stunning live performance depicting the poignant love story between Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei against the mountain backdrop of Huaqing Palace. Your knowledgeable guide will share untold historical secrets of the Terracotta Warriors and Tang Dynasty emperors. Daily departures available, valid April 1 – October 31.

"Beauty of Qin Warriors"-This is the only show about the Terra-cotta Warriors in Xi'an. It is next to the exit of the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum. If you want to know more stories about the Terracotta Army, don't miss this show! The performance takes audiences back to the grand Qin history. We travel together with one alive Qin Warrior who awakens the terracotta army sleeping underground for thousand of years. We experience the glamorous unifying moment in Chinese civilization.We follow their steps, gaze into the the holy origin of Chinese history and collect together the memory fragments in historical stream to piece up an incredible image of Grand Qin Empire. Great Wall and Qin glory endure. When the historical ashes fade put, the imperishable Qin warriors will follow and guard the eternal dream of Grand Qin forever!

Gain direct access to the Terracotta Army with our advance ticket booking, ensuring a smooth entry without the hassle of on-site shortages. This ticket offers the opportunity to explore the rich historical and cultural context of the Terracotta Army through a 2.5-hour shared guide service. Led by a professional English-speaking guide, you’ll uncover detailed stories and insights while visiting key scenic spots. Ideal for history enthusiasts, this experience emphasizes a respectful and immersive journey into one of the world’s most significant archaeological finds.

Shaanxi History Museum is not only a cultural landmark of Xi’an but also a must-visit destination for travelers and history enthusiasts from all over the world to touch the soul of ancient Chinese civilization.

This private day tour starts with unhurried time at the Terracotta Warriors, timed to the museum's opening -- the quietest window of the day, before the tour buses arrive. Your guide walks you through Pits 1, 2 and 3 at your own pace. By early afternoon you're back in the city and you choose how to spend the rest of the day. Option A: Yuanjia Village Food City, where 100+ Shaanxi snacks are made by hand in front of you, then a hands-on panniu (frog-button) knot-tying lesson with our partner craftsperson at Datang Xishi, and a walk through one of Xi'an's oldest local markets at the foot of the city wall. Option B: a real Chinese e-bike -- not a pedal bike, not laps on top of the City Wall -- through the old city's backstreets with your guide beside you: the Bell Tower, street food in Huifang, Guangren Temple at dusk, and Jianguomen Old Market in neon. Fully private, and because it's private the start time flexes around you.

This flexible combo provides admission to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the UNESCO‑listed iconic site showcasing the magnificent Qin‑dynasty underground terracotta army, paired with a selection of Xi’an’s classic cultural performances. You may choose from elegant Tang‑era song‑and‑dance theatre, immersive Silk‑Road‑themed stage productions, and spectacular open‑air live‑action shows. These well‑received local productions blend dance, stunts, original music and creative stage effects to bring ancient Chinese stories vividly to life. Authentic local dining options are also available for guests who wish to enrich their experience with a feast alongside the performance. Multiple package combinations are offered. Please review all options carefully on the booking page to select the variant that best fits your travel needs.

Discover the world-famous Terracotta Army, the stunning underground clay army guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Complement your sightseeing with an immersive XR experience. Using innovative extended reality technology, you will step into the ancient Qin Dynasty, explore the reconstructed imperial mausoleum and revived warrior formations. It brings the distant Qin history vividly to life and offers you an in-depth understanding of this magnificent ancient civilization.

This 2-hour private customized night tour leads you to see an artistic Xi’an evening view which is consided as the most famous and most popular site in China! Lights, statues, dancers, activities, food, galleries and tourist are a totally different world, seems you come to 1200 years ago Tang dynasty Sleepless Town!

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.

The show takes the story of a Chinese girl returning to China to find her roots as the main line, starting a journey to find national memory, like a magical time and space shuttle, comprehensively and three-dimensionally showing the grand chapter of the five prosperous periods of dynasties. Among them, the pottery production of Banpo 6,000 years ago, the poetry and bronze culture of the Western Zhou Dynasty with a history of 3,000 years, the opening of the Silk Road of the Western Han Dynasty with a history of 2,000 years, and the prosperity of Chang'an(Xi’an) in the Tang Dynasty. The combination of virtual and real performance techniques allows "Xi'an Romantic show" to break the boundary between the stage and the audience area, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the epic changes that have taken place in Xi'an's past and are taking place.Xi'an in the new era takes the "one Belt one Road" as an opportunity to enter a new era of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation