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Private Xian Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda

By China Travel Service
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €24 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover Xi’an on this private day tour, ideal for travellers seeking a personalised, small group adventure. Enjoy private hotel pickup and drop off, flexible scheduling, and guidance from an expert local tour guide who brings Xi’an’s history to life. Begin with the world famous Terracotta Warriors, the life sized Qin Dynasty army frozen in time, and uncover the fascinating stories behind this UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a spiritual and cultural landmark along the Silk Road, where you can admire its stunning architecture and serene surroundings. End your tour at the Tang Paradise Night Market, where vibrant lights, cultural performances, and local delicacies bring the Tang Dynasty to life. Skip crowded tours and forced shopping stops this private Xi’an day tour delivers the city’s top highlights with comfort, convenience, and personalised attention, ensuring an unforgettable, stress free experience for travellers seeking the ultimate Xi’an adventure

Activity location
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    • Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
    • 710600, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    • Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
    • 710600, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Check availability

Only Terracotta Entry Ticket
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

The option includes only Terracotta Warriors entry ticket booking, no English-speaking tour guide and private transfer.
Pickup included

Price details
€23.62 x 1 Adult€23.62
Total
Price is €23.62
Only Private Transfer & Driver
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

This option includes private transfer with air-conditioned vehicle & Chinese-speaking driver, no guide and entry tickets
Pickup included

Price details
€111.37 x 1 Adult€111.37
Total
Price is €111.37
Transfer & Guide & Ticket
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Private Day Tour: The option includes hotel pickup & drop off, English-speaking tour guide, entry tickets of the Terracotta Warriors and Pagoda
Pickup included

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€218.52 x 1 Adult€218.52
Total
Price is €218.52

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Tang Paradise Night Market
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private, small-group experience for personalised attention
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One bottle of mineral water per person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets as list in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Services of an English speaking local tour guide throughout the day
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All local taxes and fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Airport or train station pickup/drop-off available at an extra cost of CNY 200–500 per group
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge for the guide and driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses such as souvenirs or shopping

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour guide will contact you the evening before the tour date.
  • Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet.
  • You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
  • Age under 2 is free to join and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
In the morning, your private driver and English speaking guide will pick you up from your Xi’an hotel. Begin the day with a visit to the world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, often called “the Eighth Wonder of the World”. Located about 30 km east of Xi’an, this UNESCO World Heritage site showcases an extraordinary level of ancient sculpture and craftsmanship. Discovered in 1974 by local farmers, the Terracotta Warriors are one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Travellers will marvel at the life sized warriors, horses, and chariots, learning about the history of the Qin Dynasty and the secrets behind this ancient army. This private tour experience ensures you can explore the site at your own pace with expert insights from your guide.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After lunch, continue your private Xi’an day tour with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a historic Tang Dynasty landmark built to house Buddhist sutras and statues that Master Xuanzang brought from ancient India. Explore the temple grounds and stroll around the North Square, which is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden. Travellers can also enjoy the famous musical fountain, which performs on a regular schedule, creating a memorable visual and cultural experience.
Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City
  • 1h
Next, visit the Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City, located near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Step into a world of Tang Dynasty style architecture and vibrant cultural displays, making it feel like a journey back in time. Stroll through the streets, enjoy the atmosphere, and take in the historic ambiance and photo opportunities. Around 5–6 PM, your private Xi’an day tour concludes with a transfer back to your hotel, completing a day of exploring the city’s most iconic landmarks and cultural experiences.

Location

Activity location
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    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    • Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
    • 710600, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    • Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
    • 710600, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

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