Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Branch & Hanyangling Museum

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12 to 13 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is an off-the-beaten-track tour and will help you stay away the crowds. Also, you can get a chance to immerse yourself into the Qin and the Han dynasties history -- the first two imperial dynasties in Chinese history which laid the foundation of China's territory and political, cultural institutions.

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance tickets
Guide service
Public transportation
Meals
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Xi'an North Railway Station Subway Line 2 or Line 4

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 13 hours (approximately)
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    Shaanxi History Museum

    Note: This museum is actually a subdivision of Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an North. In China, people always think that the history of Xi'an city and Shaanxi Province is like the microcosm of Chinese history, since there were 13 different dynasties had their capitals built in Xi'an with a time duration of more than 1200 years. Millions of relics and treasures were buried underground and countless historical and cultural heritages and monuments are dotted in the whole area. Shaanxi History Museum is the treasure house of the most amazing discoveries. It's a must see place for amateurs and those who are really interested in Chinese history.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
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    Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)

    Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling Museum) is the tomb of the fourth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty. It was constructed from 154 BC to 126 BC. Over 8,000 attendant tombs were built around with the Emperor and Empress' tombs in the middle. 81 burial pits were found around the emperor's mausoleum with various kinds of burial objects in them.They consist of cavalry guards of honor, warriors, imperial concubines, court maids and all kinds of chariots, weapons, tools, utensils, food storage and all sorts of other objects. It is more like an underground kingdom with all Terracotta representations and daily necessities that the emperor might have in another world. To explore this underground museum built right by the emperor's mausoleum and to walk over these pits with relics through the glass passage way will make you feel that you are walking back to time, and you will get better understanding of the grandeur of imperial dynastic China.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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