Day Trips & Excursions in Northwest China

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.

Xian's historical appeal extends far beyond its UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors. With this full-day bus tour, save time waiting in ticket lines at four area attractions, and take a guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum as well as a reproduction factory where you can see how the statues were made. You'll also have time to visit the Banpo Museum, Huaqing Palace, and the Tomb of Emperor Jingdi.

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.

Enjoy a full-day tour of Xi'an with a private guide to see the city's many treasures up close. Start with the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which features an astounding mausoleum complex that was discovered in the 1974 and dates to the third century BCE. You'll also explore the old city, taking in the well-preserved ancient city wall, the vibrant Muslim Quarter and the historic Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Includes lunch at a popular restaurant, private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

On this tour to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, your guide walks you through every part of the exhibit, providing detailed information as you go. Transportation via air-conditioned coach is included from Xian for effortless planning - it's the easiest way to visit the Terracotta Warriors in just one day.

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.

Xian can be confusing if you don't speak Chinese. With a private guide for the day, you can create a 100% personalized itinerary and smooth out all the transport logistics. Besides the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, you might choose to visit Xian City Wall, the Shaanxi History Museum, the underground Han Yang Ling Museum, the Muslim Quarter, or so much more.

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.

Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and Emperor Qin's Mausoleum, on a full-day bus tour from Xi'an. Be amazed by the majesty of the 2,000-year-old mausoleum complex built for China's first emperor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a must-see in China. View the life-sized Terracotta Warriors that were excavated starting in the 1970s, one of the most exciting archeological discoveries of the century. Your tour includes lunch, entrance fees, a knowledgeable guide and comfortable bus transportation.

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.