Day Trips in Northwest China

Perfect for visitors short on time, this efficient, half-day visit covers China's iconic terracotta army - the world's largest ancient burial site - topped off by a tasty local lunch. Tours include private hotel pickup, so you can skip the hassle of navigating the city. Get detailed history and background from your group guide while getting a peek at thousands of clay warriors along with the mysterious mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang.

While in Xi'an, visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and Banpo Neolithic Village on a full-day bus tour with an informative guide. Learn about the history and culture of China as you see one of the 20th century's most significant archaeological discoveries, the burial complex for China's first emperor. Then go even further into the past at Banpo Village. Your tour includes lunch and a visit to a factory that makes replicas of the Terracotta Warriors, plus comfortable transport on a climate-controlled bus.

Visit the Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses on a full-day tour from Xi'an that explores a remarkable archeological find and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop by the Terra-cotta Figures Factory that produces replicas, see life-sized figures shaped to protect the emperor in the afterlife, then eat a traditional Chinese lunch. This 8-hour tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and all transport by bus, with pickup and drop-off at downtown Xi'an hotels.

No trip to Xi'an is complete without visiting the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along with a visit to this site, this full-day tour explores the underground palace and mausoleum of the Han Yangling Museum from the Han Dynasty. Learn more about Chinese history during the Tang Dynasty show where scenes from their prosperous era are recreated for the audience.

Discover on of China's most enthralling attractions on a full-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses from Xi'an. With an expert historian guide, marvel at the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century; see 7,000 life-sized figures in ordered rows and hear of how the sculptures were meticulously constructed to honor Emperor Qin Shihuang, China's first ruler. Discover the Neolithic artifacts of the Banpo site; appease you appetite with a delicious Chinese lunch; and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Xi'an hotel.   

Enjoy a level of service that comes close to a private tour in a group of no more than six people. Start at the iconic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, with a deep dive into the world of Qin Shi Huang. Enjoy Xian cuisine at a local restaurant before returning to the city to explore its majestic City Wall. Finally, head to the city's street food epicenter, the Muslim Quarter.

Uncover the ancient mysteries of Terracotta Warriors and soothe mind and body at steaming hot springs on this enriching full-day tour from Xi'an. With a knowledgeable guide, marvel at the 8,000 warriors and horses buried beside revered Emperor Qin almost 2,000 years ago. See intriguing exhibitions in the mausoleum and then appease your appetite with a traditional lunch before venturing to Huaqing Aegean International Hot Springs Resort and Spa to soothe aching muscles in luxurious hot spring pools. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Explore far beyond Xian city center without the expense of a private vehicle on this guided door-to-door tour. Start at the Banpo Museum, a 6,000-year-old archaeological site, visit a terracotta factory to learn how the iconic warriors were made, then experience the startling beauty of Huaqing Hot Springs. After a restaurant lunch, explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with your guide.

Enjoy an in-depth immersion into the world of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, on this guided door-to-door tour that covers so much more than just the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Visit the terracotta warriors excavations, Emperor Qin's Mausoleum, and a workshop that makes real life terracotta warriors. Along the way, enjoy an authentic local lunch at a carefully chosen restaurant.

Experience two of Xi'an's historical highlights on this full-day Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Village tour. Admire the famous, ancient life-size clay army at the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, and call at a crafts factory to see how the soldiers were made. After a lunch stop, see the relics of 6,000-year-old villages at the Banpo Neolithic Village before reviving your tired feet with a traditional Chinese foot massage. Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off and entrance fees included.

Discover the history and culture of China during a full-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Neolithic Village, two of the Xi'an region's top attractions. Tour Banpo Neolithic Village in the morning, and take the afternoon to marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit a local market, have a Chinese lunch at a restaurant and hear about the sights from your informative guide. Your tour includes lunch, transportation, entrance tickets, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Xi'an.

Experience several of Xi'an's top attractions on an all-day guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, see the ancient sculptures of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, cycle the 600-year-old city wall, tour the Xi'an Museum, and taste your way through the city's Muslim Quarter. With an English-speaking guide leading the way, learn the history of China's ancient capital and explore its celebrated food culture.

There's so much more to Xian than just the terracotta warriors. Discover the rest of what this ancient city has to offer on a guided small-group door-to-door tour that includes a delicious lunch. Tour the Shaanxi History Museum, stroll Big Wild Goose Pagoda, walk or cycle on 14th-century Xian City Wall, and learn about the role of silk in Chinese culture as you explore a silk factory.

Explore China's ancient capital on a two-day small-group tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about one of China's oldest and best-preserved cities from your informative local guide. Visit important landmarks like Emperor Qin Shi Huang's amazing Terracotta Army, the historic City Wall, the Han Dynasty tomb, and Shaanxi History museum. Enjoy delicious meals and admission to most sites included in the tour price.

Visit two of Xi'an's most popular attractions on a full-day small-group tour. Getting to each location on the itinerary couldn't be simpler, thanks to round-trip transportation from your hotel. With maximum ten people per group, you're sure to enjoy a personalized experience.  After a guided visit to the UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, enjoy a complimentary lunch at the museum restaurant. Conclude your adventure with a stroll down Muslim Street.

This tour is suitable for extending your stay in Xi'an with a half day. It covers one of the most distinguished history museum in China - Shaanxi History Museum and a well-preserved ancient Buddhist pagoda and temple - Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It's a good way to learn more about the profound culture and history of Xi'an. If you only have limited time, this tour can't suit you better.

Immerse in Chinese culture without worrying about the language barrier on this convenient small-group tour. First, explore the legendary Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with a guide. After lunch at a local restaurant, see how the figures were crafted at a nearby factory. Take a break to freshen up at your hotel before the evening performance of the Tang Dynasty Show: Upgrade to enjoy a dumpling feast while you watch.

Make the most of time in Guangzhou to visit Xi'an, home to the world-famous Terracotta Army. This 14-hour trip by air makes it possible to see the UNESCO-listed clay army and other highlights in one day. Take in the 8,000-strong sculptures carved in the 3rd century BC, and visit Xi'an's ancient city walls and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Return flights, entrance fees, hotel and airport transfers, and delicious dumpling lunch included.

Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors. Drive direct to Lintong district, about an hour east of Xi'an, to visit the warriors at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Customize your schedule for the day based on where you want to go: choose two more attractions in downtown Xi'an to visit afterward, and drive there without any unnecessary detours or stops at places you aren't interested in. Finish the tour by dropping you off at your hotel or somewhere downtown.

Itinerary: Banpo Museum - Lunch at Reproduction Factory - Terracotta Warrior Museum This group tour takes you to visit the main attractions in Xi'an: Banpo Museum and Terracotta Warriors. When stopping at Reproduction Factory, you could witness how the Terracotta Warriors and Horses were made 2000 years ago. This tour includes all entrance fee, English speaking guide, lunch and transportation.