Xi'an: Morning Terracotta Army Tour with Local Family Lunch

5.0
(3 reviews)
Xian, China

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Terracotta Army Tour with Local Family Lunch: Experience Xi'an’s most iconic site with comfort, culture, and cuisine. Step into the world of ancient China with our intimate small group tour to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army. Led by an licensed English-speaking guide, you’ll explore this UNESCO World Heritage site in depth — with stories, secrets, and stunning views that bring the past to life.

After the tour, join a welcoming local family for a genuine cultural experience. Step into their traditional courtyard home, sip fragrant jasmine tea, and savor a homemade feast of authentic Shaanxi specialties—dishes you won’t find in tourist spots. Chat with the family (guide-assisted translation included) about their daily life and culinary traditions, soaking up rural scenery and getting a feel for local village life.

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What's Included

Tickets booking for the Terracotta Army
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off (NOT included in Terracotta Army ticket booking option)
Air-Conditioned Vehicle (NOT included in Terracotta Army ticket booking option)
English-Speaking Guide (NOT included in Terracotta Army ticket booking option)
Local Lunch (NOT included in Terracotta Army ticket booking option)
Gratuities
Terracotta Army Ticket-Only Option: No guided tours, no hotel pick-up, no lunch.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

1. Terracotta Army Tickets Option: No pick-up service
2. Small Group Tour Option: Pick-up service is available for hotels within Xi'an's downtown 2nd Ring Road (train stations and airports excluded).
3. Private Tour Option: Pick-up service is available for any hotel in Xi'an (train stations and airports excluded).
4. If your hotel is outside our pickup area, please meet us at the designated meeting point hotel.

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Meeting point

If your hotel is outside our pickup area – we’ll do our best to help you locate our meeting point. It’s actually a downtown hotel, and very easy to find. Our team will stay in contact with you until you meet our tour guide, and you can take Didi or a taxi to reach there.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • Xi'an (Pass by)

    Hotel Pick up: In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel between 8:00-8:30 AM.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

    Upon arriving at the Terracotta Army Museum, skip long ticket lines (fees included) and explore this UNESCO site. Start with Pit 1, the largest pit, where over 6,000 life-sized, uniquely crafted terracotta warriors (2,000+ years old) showcase distinct ranks, armor, and weapons—built to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Next, visit Pit 2 to see crouched archers, cavalry, chariots, and ongoing excavation/restoration work. Then head to Pit 3, the believed command center that reveals Qin Dynasty military structure. During the 2.5-hour tour, your guide shares key insights: warrior details, the 1974 farmer discovery, and more for an engaging experience.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Lintong District

    After the museum tour, take a short 15-minute drive to a nearby village, far from tourist crowds, to join a welcoming local family for a genuine cultural experience. Step into their traditional courtyard home, sip fragrant jasmine tea, and savor a homemade feast of authentic Shaanxi specialties—dishes you won’t find in tourist spots. Chat with the family (guide-assisted translation included) about their daily life and culinary traditions, soaking up rural scenery and getting a feel for local village life.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • Xi'an (Pass by)

    Hotel Drop-off: After the tour, we will take you back to your hotel or drop you off in the city center.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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