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Unlock the glorious golden age of ancient China with our premium, high-availability day tour to the Shaanxi History Museum—widely regarded as the pearl of ancient dynasties and a must-visit cultural epicenter in Xi'an. This curated journey takes you deep into the museum’s two most prestigious, elite exhibition halls: the Hejiacun Treasures Gallery and the world-renowned Tang Dynasty Exhibition Hall of Wall Paintings. Among them, the Hejiacun Treasures Gallery offers professional guided commentary by our multilingual experts, providing in-depth insights into the collection; the Wall Paintings Hall does not include a guide, allowing you to explore at your own pace (entry to this hall is already covered by the ticket). • Last-minute booking guaranteed up to 1 day before your visit • Fast-track entrance to bypass the chaotic general public ticket lines • Includes rare access to both Treasures & Tang Wall Paintings Galleries • Premium 3-hour deep-dive commentary by certified expert guides

We provide local licensed senior English-speaking guides with in-depth knowledge of Xi’an’s thousand-year history, cultural stories, folk customs and authentic local food, offering you an immersive in-depth tour of the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties. Museum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Terracotta Army Expert in-depth guided commentary for a fulfilling regret-free visit. Xi’an City Sightseeing Custom flexible itinerary with fully free leisure time.

This Private tour is exclusively for your group, with a professional English-speaking guide throughout the trip. You'll have a flexible departure time for a comfortable and relaxed travel experience. After booking, a dedicated travel assistant will stay in touch with you during the trip, recommending local Xi’an delicacies and sightseeing tips.

You can choose one of the following three experiences to customize your trip: Option 1: 2:00 PM Departure – Visit the Terracotta Army, enjoy a traditional Shaanxi dinner (Roujiamo, Biang Biang Noodles, or Dumplings), then explore the spectacular Great Tang All Day Mall at night. Option 2: Visit the Terracotta Army, join a Mini Terracotta Warrior Making Workshop, enjoy lunch, and experience a sunset bike ride on the Xi'an City Wall. Option 3: Terracotta Army Admission Ticket Only – Includes entrance ticket only. Transportation and tour guide are not included.

In‑depth Tour of Pits 1, 2 and 3 with a Professional Docent Tour Highlights: Unlock the secrets behind the warriors’ unique facial features, the layout of the Qin‑Dynasty military formation, the mystery of faded unearthed polychromy, and real‑life archaeological excavation stories. Proceed to the Archaeological Experience Workshop ‑Lecture & Sharing: The excavation history of the Terracotta Army, cultural‑relic conservation knowledge, and ancient terracotta figurine‑making techniques ‑Simulated Archaeological Dig: Hand‑on “excavation” of buried terracotta fragments ‑Simulated Cultural‑Relic Restoration: Learn to piece together and clean terracotta shards for an immersive cultural‑relic conservation experience ‑Ancient‑Style Polychrome Painting: Recreate the vivid original colours of unearthed Terracotta Warriors; your finished artwork may be taken home as a souvenir After the experience, unwind and enjoy a Shaanxi‑style tea break (Fu brick tea and local specialty pastries)

Your tour guide will greet you at the meeting point about 9:00 a.m! After a brief introduction to the tour, we will head to a crowded morning market filled with daily necessities. Like an open-aired grocery store, the shopping here is the central feature of the local’s daily life. It is bustling with people buying goods and at the same time bargaining vigorously. Xi’an City Wall， It is the biggest and one of the best-preserved city walls in this country and cycling on this 640-year-old wall is always considered one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable experiences in the city. Following the one-hour bike ride you will be guided to a quaint cultural street exuding an aura of calm. Buildings are in an ancient Chinese architectural style and the vendors trade a variety of writing brushes, papers and stone seals. Traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy works can be browsed everywhere along the street. Then, you will be back to the Hilton Xian Hotel.

Spend a full day with a local expert guide to visit the city highlights in Xian, visit the Xian Museum displaying numerous historic treasures, the thousand-year old pagoda built in the Tang Dynasty to store the Buddhist Scripture brought by Monk Xuan Zang from India, the City Wall built as a military defense system over 600 years ago, the Bell & Drum Tower Square, and the Muslim Street. It’s a lot to see (valuable historic treasure), to taste (mouthwatering local snacks) and to buy (exquisite handicrafts and souvenirs). Spend full day to visit city highlights of ancient capital Gain a wide insight into the lifestyle of ancient Chinese Visit one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China Walk along the most complete Xian ancient City Wall See the city landmark of Bell & Drum Tower Square Stroll around the bustling and lively Muslim Street

Follow a knowledgeable local expert guide to cycle on the ancient City Wall, visit the Art Museum with collection of ancient paintings and Shaanxi folk arts, and attend the class to learn traditional Chinese Calligraphy. This half day trip takes you to enjoy an amazing view of the city and learn traditional Chinese calligraphy. Ride along ancient City Wall and enjoy an amazing view Visit the Art Museum with collection of ancient paintings Attend the class to learn traditional Chinese Calligraphy Informative, friendly and professional local tour guide Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively

Experience two major Lintong highlights in one well-paced private day tour from Xi'an: the Terracotta Warriors Museum and Huaqing Palace. Your selected-language guide explains the archaeological story of the Terracotta Army, then connects it with the imperial hot spring setting, palace architecture, Tang history, and Xi'an Incident context at Huaqing Palace. Private vehicle transport, central Xi'an hotel pickup and drop-off, and admission tickets for both listed attractions are included, so travelers do not need to arrange tickets or transport separately. This tour is best for guests who want a focused historical day outside central Xi'an with flexible private pacing. Meals, gratuities, personal expenses, optional performances, cableway/electric cart services, and activities not listed are not included.

Explore Xi'an's walled old city, Tang Buddhist heritage, and Muslim Quarter street life in one private full-day tour. Your guide and driver handle the city transfers, tickets, and timing so you can focus on the Xi'an City Wall, the Da Ci'en Temple and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda area, and the lively Muslim Quarter without navigating between sites on your own. This tour is designed for first-time visitors who want a private, flexible city experience rather than a long transfer to the Terracotta Warriors. Private vehicle service, hotel pickup and drop-off, your selected English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide, the Xi'an City Wall ticket, and the Da Ci'en Temple / Giant Wild Goose Pagoda scenic area ticket are included. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, City Wall bicycle rental, and the optional pagoda climbing fee are not included.

Visit the World UESCO Heritage Terracotta Army. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by passport and enjoy the Terracotta Army at your own pace—morning or afternoon. 1: Prebook to save time and stress 2: Explore Terra Cotta army at your own pace 3: Show the passport and enter Terracotta Army 4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon

Explore Xi'an on a private custom city tour for a more tailor-made sightseeing experience. You can choose up to 4 of the city’s top attractions by your own preference, such as Xi'an City Wall, Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and more! Except the tour, you also have chance to watch an amazing performance:Tang Dynasty Show. Below is just a suggested itinerary. If there are any other special landmarks interest you most of Xi'an, please feel free to discuss with your private guide. Tasty local lunch, entrance fees, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.

This magnificent Chengdu private 2-day tour from Xi'an offers two different tour ending options:Xi'an or Chengdu ((see more info upon booking)). During these 2-day guided tour, you will visit Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base, 2. Wenshu Yuan Monastery, Wuhou Memorial Temple, Du Fu Cottage and Kuanzhai Alley. Local lunch, entrance fees, first-class bullet train ticket, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.

Spend full-day to visit Luoyang while you are travelling in Xi’an, take the round-way high speed train, explore the splendid cultural treasure in Longmen Caves, and discover Chinese Martial Arts at Shaolin Temple.

Xianyang was best known as the capital of Qin Dynasty with its suburbs scattered widely with mausoleums of emperors and royal families of several dynasties. On this private guided day tour, you will visit Yangling Mausoleum of Han Dynasty and Qianling Mausoleum of Tang Dynasty as well as enjoying a variety of delicious food at your own cost in famous local Village, Yuanjia.

There’s so much to see in Xi’An, but there’s also lots to do. Rest your feet and take a break from museums, walls, and mausoleums with this short pottery making class. Guided by an experienced potter, take a lump of clay through the entire pottery process to produce your own handmade souvenir of Xi’An.

If Chinese culture fascinates you, go deeper with a private guide on this half-day tour, available morning or afternoon to fit your needs. After pickup from your hotel, visit ancient Small Wild Goose Pagoda and discover Xian’s extraordinary history at the Xian Museum. Next, embrace the color of a traditional shadow puppet show, with your guide on hand to explain. Finish with a dumpling feast at De Fa Chang.

Private group tour. Quality guaranteed with no hidden costs for your complete peace of mind. Our driver doubles as a guide and offers full English service. Enjoy a well-paced 3-hour professional English historical commentary for a delightful experience. Door-to-door pickup is available within Xi'an's Third Ring Road, and a local specialty lunch is included for your comfort.