Day Trips & Excursions in Northwest China

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.

See the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army and relax at Huaqing Hot Springs on this all-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by private vehicle with a personal guide to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Explore thousands of sculptures made more than 2,000 years ago to accompany China's first emperor into the afterlife. Take a dip in Huaqing's four springs and admire the gorgeous scenery before returning to your hotel.

Instead of sitting on a crowded tour bus and getting shepherded to places you aren't interested in, see the side of Xi'an that interests you on this private day trip. Start with a morning visit to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, then spend the afternoon visiting your choice of historical sites. Whether you're interested in learning more about Xi'an or you just want to see some great views of the city, you can customize your tour to focus on your interests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about the emperors of the Qin Dynasty and Han Dynasty on a private full-day tour from Xi'an. Start at the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum where you see the army of life-sized statues that protected the first Qin emperor in the afterlife. Then head to the similarly impressive Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) to check out the burial complex and learn about the golden era of his reign during the Han dynasty. Your tour includes a knowledgeable private guide and driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the highlights of Xi'an, including an ancient village while on this 9-hour tour. The private guide will take the lead as they stroll with you through the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Then, interact with the locals in the Banpo Neolithic Village before heading to the City Wall.

Combine a tour of Xi'an's number one attraction - the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors - with a relaxing visit to the Huaqing Aegean International Hot Springs Resort & Spa. After admiring the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Army and tucking into a typical Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, adjourn to the spa to bathe in the thermal pools and enjoy a facial.

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.

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.

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.

Even if you have only a short time in China, you can still see the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Just book this private guided Xian day tour from Shanghai by plane, with door-to-door round-trip airport transfers at both ends. Besides the warriors, there's time for a taster of downtown Xian: the impressive medieval city wall, the diverse food zone called the Muslim Quarter, and perhaps some shopping too.

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.