Terra Cotta Army Museum & First Emperor's Mausoleum Guide service

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

As a city with 3,100 years history ans as an acient capital for 13 different dynasties, Xi'an boasts mamy more cultural and historical heritages and sites. Browsing into museums in Xi'an will make you feel like you're walking through a time tunnel with numerous fascinating discoveries along it. Visit the world famous Terra Cotta Army Museum and the well-famed Shaanxi History Museum in a day will allow you to see as much as possible and to know as much Chinese history as possible.

What's Included

Bottled water
English-speaking guide service
Gratuities
Meals
Admission ticket

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Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

    You are going to see 2,000 life size Terracotta Warriors and Horses in a real battle formation. It was buried underground over 2,200 years and were made for protecting the Qin Emperor's afterlife. The visit of the museum covers three pits in original sites: Pit 1 as the principal combating force, Pit 2 as the mechanized troupe and Pit 3 as its underground command center. Extra exhibitions also could be seen in the museum, like Bronze Chariots found about 20ms to the west of the emperor's mausoleum, Terracotta acrobat figures and some bronze weapons. It is definitely a treasure house with profound Qin Dynasty's history and culture and it's definitely a must-go site for people who are interested in Chinese history.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

    Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is about 1 mile to the west of the Terra cotta Army Museum. It's surrounded by countless attendant tombs. The emperor's mausoleum is the biggest tomb in the country and the bronze chariots and horses are regarded as the best bronze works that have ever been discovered in China.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not 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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