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Terracotta Warriors Museum: UNESCO Heritage Site with English-speaking Guide
4.6
52 Ratings
Xi'an
Explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum, a UNESCO Heritage Site, with an English-speaking guide. Marvel at the life-size terra cotta sculptures and discover their distinct features.
Explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum, a UNESCO Heritage Site, with an English-speaking guide. Marvel at the life-size terra cotta sculptures and discover their distinct features.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - The Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, also known as the Terracotta Army.There were more than thousands terracotta soldiers unearthed here, each with a different facial expression. Standing before the massive underground army, you will feel the extraordinary might of the Qin Emperor…
- The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - The Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, also known as the Terracotta Army.There were more than thousands terracotta soldiers unearthed here, each with a different facial expression. Standing before the massive underground army, you will feel the extraordinary might of the Qin Emperor that enabled him to unify six warring states two thousand years ago. The Qin Emperor Ying Zheng began building the mausoleum for himself at the age of 13. Nearly 720000 men and 38 years were required to complete this vast project.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Access to First Emperor’s Terracotta Army Exhibition Area (Pit 1,2,3)
- Entrance ticket to Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Terracotta warriors Museum
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Access to First Emperor’s Terracotta Army Exhibition Area (Pit 1,2,3)
- Entrance ticket to Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Terracotta warriors Museum
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
The Terracotta Army is the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large collection of life-size terra cotta sculptures in battle formations represent the imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China.
Visit the three pits where…
The Terracotta Army is the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large collection of life-size terra cotta sculptures in battle formations represent the imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China.
Visit the three pits where the warriors are on display , where you can discover one of the most extraordinary features of the terracotta warriors: each warrior appears to have distinct features, an incredible feat of craftsmanship and production.
Location
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(52 Ratings)
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485karenl
Jan 1, 2026
Knowledgeable, attentive and thoughtful—Wangkai turned our Xi’an tour into a lasting memory - We were incredibly lucky to have Wangkai as our guide at the Xi’an Terracotta Warriors Museum. With more than 30 years of experience, his knowledge was extraordinary—rich in history, detail and insight, and delivered with such clarity and passion that the site truly came alive for us.
What made the experience especially memorable, though, was Wangkai’s kindness and attentiveness beyond the tour itself. He helped us thoughtfully when choosing jade and arranging the carving of my Chinese name, taking care to explain meanings and traditions along the way.
When we mentioned how disappointed we were that we were leaving Xi’an just before the snow, he went above and beyond—later sending us a video of the snowfall so our son could experience it too. It was such a thoughtful, generous gesture and completely unexpected.
Wangkai didn’t just guide us through a world-famous site; he made our time in Xi’an feel personal, warm and unforgettable. He truly made the experience all the more enjoyable and meaningful, and we would recommend him without hesitation to anyone visiting the Terracotta Warriors.
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Go56775343951
Dec 10, 2025
Your guide will determine the quality of the visit - Without Chelsea's contribution, our guide, we wouldn't be able to understand what we are seeing. The kindness, patience, and knowledge she shared with us was the best part of the day. I recommend this activity with Chelsea; I can't imagine a better guide. Thank you, Chelsea.
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Michael
Oct 29, 2025
Top experience - Very friendly and competent guide. Speaks very understandable English. Overall absolute recommendation.
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169hansj_rgj
Oct 23, 2025
A very informative and relaxing experience - We had a great afternoon with our charming guide who introduced us to the history behind the Terracotta Warriors and allowed us to experience it according to our preferences. 謝謝！
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S
Oct 20, 2025
Knowledgeable guide - Very knowledgeable guide,with lots of extra information to answer our questions. Very good English level and child friendly.
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Frederic_b
Oct 5, 2025
Terra Cota - The experience was great. Our guide was knowledable, helpful and nice. He also helped us to see the exhibit by taking the time we needed
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Sanigu
Aug 31, 2025
Perfect tour - We did the tour with Mr Wang and we absolutely recommend it!!! The visit was very interesting and enriched by Mr Wang with stories about warriors, the museum and many other curiosities! Our guide was outstanding, helpful and we could not wish for better tours!
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Marco_m
Aug 22, 2025
It is a very beautiful... - It is a very beautiful place, our guide was great, too many people but still very worth the experience!
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Dpishkur
Sep 22, 2025
Excellent Tour in a Disappointing Venue - The tour guide, Wang Kei, was very knowledgeable, and a friendly man who guided us expertly for two hours through the museum. The only downside was the museum itself--our guide says 20,000 people per day enter the museum, which makes it one of the most over-touristed sites in the world. It is hard to feel connected to these relics when hundreds of other people are crushing you in an effort to get the perfect photo.
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Kayle_s
Oct 26, 2025
Just ok - The Terracotta Warriors themselves were incredible to see and absolutely worth visiting. However, the tour experience could have been smoother. Our guide repeated the same information several times, which made the tour feel a bit drawn out and left us thinking a self-guided visit might have been just as good.
We also had difficulty finding our guide at the start — there were no clear instructions on where to meet, and we waited over 30 minutes before finally being contacted. Clearer communication and better organization would have made a big difference.
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