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Discover Xi’An’s historic treasures on this full-day tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and the Hanyangling Mausoleum. Travel back in time to the founding days of the Qin Dynasty, and learn how the Terracotta Army was intended to protect the first emperor in the afterlife. Later in the day, compare Han Dynasty mortuary figurines with the Terracotta Army at the Hanyangling Mausoleum.
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Xian Small Group Tour: Terracotta Warriors and Hanyangling Mausoleum
8 hours
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On this small group tour of Xi’An’s outskirts, experience three distinct periods in Chinese history; travel back in time to the Qin and Tang dynasties and to a neolithic farming village. The tour’s first stop is a Tang Dynasty winter palace, famous as the supposed site of Emperor Xuanzong’s romance with one of the Four Beauties of Ancient China. Experience Emperor Qin’s Terracotta Army, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before traveling back thousands of years to a neolithic farming village.
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Small Group Tour: Terracotta Warriors and Horses and Huaqing Hot Spring
8 to 9 hours
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During this Xian group tour, you will see remnants from the Qin Dynasty at the Terracotta Army which is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of QinShiHuang, the first Emperor of China. The program also includes Xian City Wall is the world's largest and best-preserved ancient fortress dating from the Ming Dynasty for outstanding views of the city when strolling the walls.
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1 Day Xian Group Tour: Terracotta Warriors & City Wall
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Discover the ancient highlights of Xian on this one-day bus tour. Spend the morning visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Warriors. Followed by a visit to the 6000-year-old Banpo Museum, the largest and best-preserved Neolithic Yangshao cultural village sites at China's Yellow River basin.
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Xian Group Tour to Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Museum
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1.Private Tour-only your group can participate in. 2.Economic trip-you will take bus and metro line.Enjoy local life. 3.Private English Speaking tour guide--enjoyable trip. 4.Including the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda,Bell Tower, City Wall,Great Mosque Entrance Tickets,no need extra free. 5.Visit most landmark and famous spots in one day. 6.Acknowledge Buddhist and Chinese Muslim in one day.
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Economic Xi'an City 4-5h Walking Tour-Giant Wild Goose Pagoda&The Bell Tower
8 hours
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Excellent value for the best tour experience! As a half day relaxing walking tour, you will enjoy a moment of tranquility in the busy modern life, full of cultural, historical and religious experience. An experienced, knowledgeable and patient tour guide (who speaks foreign language you choose) will take you to visit all these places of interest and help you know more about Xi'an old downtown area and its history while walking through the peaceful places. Explore the old downtown area in morning or afternoon departure
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Half Day Walking Tour around Xi'an Peaceful Old Downtown Area
3 to 4 hours
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Accomplish your dream tour of Terracotta Warriors and Golden Age-Tang Dynasty Emperors'winter retreat only in ONE DAY accompanied by our professional guide, having an immersive cultural experiences!
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Private Tour on Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace
6 to 8 hours
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Touring the city by visiting its scenic spots or trying those mundane tourist dishes will be disappointing. However, this activity will be your tickets to feed yourself into the city and by the way to feed yourself with plenty savoury family cooking. You can get a chance to learn their life and stories or to cook some popular home dishes together with your host.
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Xi'an Stone Stele (Beilin) Museum English-speaking Guide Service
2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes
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If you want to avoid the busy time and want to know more facts and stories of this famous site, if you're short on time but also want to ensure yourself enough time to see the Terra Cotta Warriors, then this private guided half-day tour is for you. With a professional English-speaking guide and a local driver, this private round way tour will allow you an early start and plenty of time to explore the famous Terra Cotta Army Museum at your own pace. You will immerse yourself in interesting facts and stories of this army, and the breath-taking history of the Qin Dynasty and the First Emperor of China. After that you will get a chance to try the real local food in a clean and popular restaurant, which is fanous for their fresh hand-made Biang Biang Noodle and some other popular local dishes. Then you will be transfered back to your hotel directly.
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All Inclusive Private Guided Half-day Tour to the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum
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Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover by bus or taxi over two fascinating days of door-to-door touring with a private guide. See two terracotta armies, one crafted for Qin Shi Huang, the second for a Han emperor. Walk on Xian City Wall, tour the Muslim Quarter, admire Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Tang Dynasty Show. Accommodation is at your discretion: Upgrade to include Chinese restaurant lunches. *See both terracotta armies: in Xian and the underground Han Yang Ling Museum Talk to locals through your private guide. *Discover Xian’s historic highlights, including Tang Dynasty Show with Local food,the walls and the Muslim Quarter *Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers on both days
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Xi'an 2-Day Private Deluxe Tour with Meal
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Except the amazing Terracotta Warriors, there are many other famous attractions in Xian, this private day tour will take you to visit the city highlights in Xi’an. With no time consuming for shopping stops, this classic tour includes private transportation and English-speaking tour guide only.
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Classic Xian City Tour With Private Transportation and Guide
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With no time-consuming shopping stop, take a small group tour guided by local insider, make full use of your time to gain a better trip experience. Visit the city highlights of Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Ancient City Wall, the central landmark of Drum & Bell Tower Square.
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Xi'an Essential Mini Group Day Trip
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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.
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Terracotta Army Entry Ticket & Tour
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Lumeili tours was founded by Meili,who is an English speaking guide and tour operator for over 15years.With all our experiences,we offer you special and memorable tour based on your own way.
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Private Full day tour to Terracotta Warriors,City Wall, Mosque&Muslim Quater
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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.
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Half Day Private Tour of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors
5 hours
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Explore one of China’s ancient capitals on this 8-hour tour of historic Xi'an, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Start with a visit to the fascinating Shaanxi History Museum to step into the region’s rich history and discover Xi'an’s former glory as of the gateway to the Silk Road. Visit the landmark Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower, and then browse the shops and street food stalls of central Xi'an-the Muslim quarter, stopping to sample local snacks (own expense) or shop for souvenirs.
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1 day Xi'an Culture and History Discovery Mini Group tour
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Join this exclusive private day tour to explore two top Xi'an attractions in one convenient trip, with full comfort and personalized service. Included: Professional English-speaking guide, private chauffeured car, and all entrance tickets (no hidden costs). Your day includes: Visiting Famen Temple – a sacred Buddhist site where you’ll see the iconic 148-meter Namaste Dagoba and the revered finger bone relic of Sakyamuni Buddha. Then, head to Qianling Mausoleum – the only joint mausoleum of two emperors (Emperor Gaozong and China’s sole female ruler, Empress Wu Zetian). Here, you’ll view stone statues, the Blank Tablet, and well-preserved Tang Dynasty court murals. Your guide will share key insights as you go, and the private service lets you enjoy a seamless, crowd-free experience from hotel pickup to drop-off.
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Xi'an Private Day Tour: Famen Temple&Qianling Mausoleum Adventure
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Experience Xi’an’s magic after dark with our 4.5-hour exclusive tour! Choose from two tailored packages (Budget-Friendly with guide & taxi assistance, Premium with door-to-door private transfer) to enjoy the award-winning Camel Bell Legend Show—an immersive 360° spectacle bringing the Silk Road to life. Then, follow your local guide to an authentic, tourist-free night market, savor a variety of local delicacies including two iconic must-tries (Yangrou Paomo, hearty lamb & flatbread soup; Roujiamo, crispy stuffed bun), plus Guantang Baozi, Zenggao and Fen Tang Yang Xue, with insider stories and tips. A perfect blend of culture, entertainment and genuine flavor—book now for an unforgettable Xi’an night!
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Xi'an Night Tour: Camel Bell Legend Show, Night Market & Dinner
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Visit Xian’s highlight attraction—and get up close and personal with a UNESCO World Heritage Site—when you discover the extraordinary Terracotta Army. Meet your group in the morning at your Xian hotel, and hop aboard your air-conditioned coach. Venture first to Banpo (a Neolithic–era archaeological site) before discovering the ancient Terracotta Warriors; learn all about the site’s history from your guide. As part of your tour, a local lunch is also included.
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Day Tour - Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Neolithic Village
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There’s more to see in Xian than just the Terracotta Army—and this full-day, private tour makes it easy to discover the city’s other major historical landmarks. Venture into the Shaanxi Museum, discover the Ancient City Wall, and see the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You'll also admire the Great Mosque of Xian, wander the evocative Muslim Quarter, and visit the Bell and Drum Tower Square.
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Xian Culture and History Overview One Day Private Tour
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Discover the best of Xian on this seamless, 2-day tour. On your first day, enjoy a private sightseeing experience: visit the Shaanxi Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Great Mosque of Xian. Afterwards, linger in the atmospheric Muslim Quarter and try tempting local treats (own expense). On your second day, head with a group to discover the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Army. A visit to the Banpo archaeological site and a local lunch are also included.
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Xian 2 Days Tour to Terracotta Army plus Ancient City Wall and Muslim Street
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See one of the World 8 Wonders and the UNESCO world cultural heritage. No tourist shops or terracotta factory to waste precious tour time. Learn about the history of China's first unified feudal empire Qin Dynasty. Explore the amazing unique skills of Terracotta soldiers and horses.
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Xi'an Terracotta Army Museum English Speaking Group Tour
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Uncover the amazing history and vivid stories behind the terracotta figures that were buried for over 2,000 years. Step onto the top of Xi'an Ancient City Wall - walk or cycle along it, feeling and touching the invisible soul of this ancient city. Act like a Xi'an local, tasting and experiencing the original local food and culture that you may never encounter as a typical tourist. There are no fake luxuries and pomposity but true life and experiences. There are no boring, textbook-style history lessons but vivid stories that come to life. There is no tourist shopping, no time-wasting, and no queuing but a smartly-arranged itinerary. There is no spurious boasting and so-called "promises" but real enthusiasm and a detailed plan that we call our "services".
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One-Day Xi’an Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour
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What's the essence of Xi'an? How can you experience the soul of the ancient city in 3 days at your own pace? This tour includes 7 must-see attractions in Xi'an, which represent different cultures during four dynasties, and enjoy 3 exclusive experiences to get an insight into the city and its people. The tour can be adjusted according to your needs and interests. As you admire the Terracotta Army, you may also like to know how ancient craftsmen made them, and we will unveil the secrets at a local artisan's workshop in a cave dwelling. As you seek out popular dishes in the Muslim Quarter, you may be curious about the roots of this food culture. As you glance over historical relics in museums, you may find some answers as to why China has been able to develop so quickly. Enjoy the charm of the ancient capital.
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3-Day Ancient Xi'an Tour: Han Dynasty Terracotta Army & City Wall
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