- The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Time: 9:00-12:00
Your exploration of the Terracotta Army site begins. Please follow your guide to discover the amazing terracotta warriors that were buried for more than 2,000 years and to hear interesting stories about China’s first emperor ‘97 Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259–210 BC).
There are three pits in the museum. Our recommended visiting sequence is Pit 1 – Pit 2 – Pit 3 – Bronze Chariot Pit – the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang as you will follow historical clues that lead from general to detailed information.
Pit 1 is the largest of the pits and it is estimated to house around 6,000 figures as well as a great quantity of bronze weaponry. You will be shocked by the large scale of the figures lining up, and will feel as if you have been taken back to the Qin Dynasty when the army of soldiers was waiting to go out to battle.
Pit 2 is not as large as Pit 1. It is estimated that the terracotta warriors and horses in this pit amount to 1,300 figures. However, the great variety makes it top-rated among all three pits.
Pit 3 is the smallest one with only 72 terracotta warriors and horses. It is believed that it served as the headquarters for the army, directing the warriors in Pit 1 and Pit 2.
The Bronze Chariot Pit exhibits two painted bronze chariots in a large scale. As burial objects, the bronze chariots represent Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s vehicles. Crowned as ‘the King of Bronze Ware’, the bronze chariots are the earliest, largest, and best-preserved bronze artifacts in the world.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Xi’an’s 3rd Ring Zone
- Complimentary bottled water
- Bike or Eco-Car rental on the City Wall
- English-speaking tour guide
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Accommodation, travel insurance and any other personal expenses during tour.
- Airport transfer
- Lunch
Uncover the amazing history and vivid stories behind the terracotta figures that were buried for over 2,000 years. Step onto the top of Xi’an Ancient City Wall
- walk or cycle along it, feeling and touching the invisible soul of this ancient city. Act like a Xi’an local, tasting and experiencing the original local food and culture that you may never encounter as a typical tourist.
There are no fake luxuries and pomposity but true life and experiences. There are no boring, textbook-style history lessons but vivid stories that come to life. There is no tourist shopping, no time-wasting, and no queuing but a smartly-arranged itinerary. There is no spurious boasting and so-called \
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- You will receive details about the tour guide and pickup in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you via hotel or leave a message for you about pickup time the night before tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop off services are available within the 3rd Ring Zone of Xi’an City.
- Passport information is required for entrance tickets booking, please forward each individual traveler’s full name and passport number at the time of booking.
- Important Note: Minimum number of participants required for the tour to run is 2. It could be cancelled in case of minimum number of participants not met. We will contact you for a backup plan, or a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
