Xi’an History & Warriors Tour
Xian, China
From EUR 223.85
Office phone number: +86 159 0140 7530
Xi’an History & Warriors Tour
Xian, China
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Explore one of China’s most famous archaeological sites with a local by your side. Tuck into a traditional Chinese lunch at our favourite local restaurant and then scale the ancient city walls of Xi’an for spectacular views across the city. This tour will give you memories that will last a lifetime.
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Highlights
- Discover the iconic Terracotta Warriors with a friendly local tour guide
- Explore the First Chinese Emperor’s Mausoleum
- Enjoy spectacular views of Xi’an from the top of its 600-year-old city walls
- Taste a delicious local lunch in a popular restaurant
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Schedule details
- Duration: 9 hours
- Meeting point:
In the lobby of Bell Tower Hotel, no. 110 South Street.
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- Starting time: 8.00 AM
- Ending point:
Bell Tower Hotel.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, entrance fee to Terracotta Warriors, First Emperor’s Mausoleum and City Wall, private air-conditioned transportation during the tour, mineral water, lunch in a popular restaurant.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and driver.
IMPORTANT: Please note that in order to book your ticket to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, we will need your full name as it appears on your passport, as well as your passport number. You can include this information in the ‘Additional request’ box at checkout when you make your booking, or by contacting us at info@xianurbanadventures.com. You will also be required to bring your passport with you on the tour. Failure to provide your passport details or to carry your passport with you on the tour means we cannot guarantee you access to the Terracotta Warriors.
Once your local guide and driver have picked you up from the meeting point, we’ll begin the one-hour drive to the Terracotta Warriors museum. During the journey, your guide will introduce the history, culture and traditions of Xi’an as well as the origin of the Terracotta Warriors. You will also be taught a few Chinese words, with your guide helping with pronunciation, so you can practice your skills throughout the day!
Upon arrival at the museum, you will see the 8,000 full-sized Terracotta Warriors, contained in three burial pits. The museum building has been built on the original excavation site, so you’re seeing them just as they were found! A large number of real bronze weapons are also preserved, some of which were chrome-plated by ancient Chinese engineers and have remained rust-free after more than 2,000 years.
We’ll spend about two hours at this world-famous museum, then drive to visit the First Chinese Emperor's Mausoleum. The Terracotta Warriors were buried for this emperor, to guard him in the afterlife. It’s said that it took 700,000 people about 40 years to build the mausoleum. To preserve his body, the ancient Chinese poured mercury into his underground palace, which is about 60 metres under the mausoleum.
From here, we will drive to a tasty local restaurant for lunch. This spot is very popular and we’ll order several of their authentic local specialties so you can get a literal taste for Xi’an. We’ll get a mix of meat and veggie dishes, so don’t worry if you’re a vegetarian — there will be plenty of food for everyone!
After lunch, we’ll have an hour-long drive back to Xi’an to visit the 600-year-old City Wall. At some 13 kilometres long and 18 metres tall, it is the best preserved and longest city wall in China. We will walk along the wall for a bird’s eye view of this ancient capital city.
From here we’ll head back to the starting point to end our tour, but before you say goodbye, be sure to ask your local guide for tips on other things to see and do in Xi’an.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, entrance fee to Terracotta Warriors, First Emperor’s Mausoleum and City Wall, private air-conditioned transportation during the tour, mineral water, lunch in a popular restaurant.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and driver.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: IMPORTANT: Please note that in order to book your ticket to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, we will need your full name as it appears on your passport, as well as your passport number. You can include this information in the ‘Additional request’ box at checkout when you make your booking, or by contacting us at info@xianurbanadventures.com. You will also be required to bring your passport with you on the tour. Failure to provide your passport details or to carry your passport with you on the tour means we cannot guarantee you access to the Terracotta Warriors.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
This tour can accommodate vegetarians. We will order enough vegetable dishes along with some meat dishes so that there will plenty for everyone to share. If you have other dietary restrictions, please notify us in advance either at the time of booking in the ‘Additional Information’ box at checkout or inquire before you book by emailing us at info@xianurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +86 159 0140 7530
Email address: info@xianurbanadventures.com
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