Xi'an Day Trip Terracotta Warriors and City from Chengdu by Train

4.6
(5 reviews)

10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This private tour offer you the most efficient way to explore Xi’an’s top attractions! A friendly local guide accompanies you on a full-day trip to see the UNESCO World Heritage site of the terracotta warriors, climb the Xi’an Wall for views over the city, and marvel at the Islamic-inspired architecture in the Muslim Quarter. Hotel pick up in Chengdu and round-trip bullet train tickets are included.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Admission of all the places list in the itinerary
Hotel pick up in Chengdu
2nd-class round-trip bullet train from Chengdu to Xi'an(optional upgrade to 1st-class)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Departure point: Free picking up service from your city hotel or residence in Chengdu (all hotels within 3rd Ring Road), if you stay outside the 3rd Ring Road, then need to be picked up at the main gate of Wuhouci, or please contact us in advance to arrange to be picked up from your hotel and pay extra cost to driver. Return point: Returns to original departure point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

    Pick up from Chengdu hotel to Bullet Train Station to Xi’an. Your guide will meets you at the Xi'an Train Station then jump in a private vehicle to set off for your first point of interest: the UNESCO World Heritage site of the terracotta warriors. On the 1- to 1.5-hour drive to this world-renowned museum, you’ll learn about the significance of its vast display of life-size clay figures that were buried during the 3rd century BC to protect China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, in the afterlife. When you arrive, step inside the underground chambers of Emperor Qin's mausoleum, which features the terracotta army. Your guide and the onsite exhibits reveal the ruler’s elaborate plan for the nearly 250,000-square-foot underground tomb, guarded by more than 7,000 life-sized clay figures and horses.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

    After your museum tour, drive back to Xi’an and continue your sightseeing at Xi’an’s Wall. If you’d like, climb the steps from the south gate until you reach the top of the ancient wall, where you can stroll along the walkway with your guide. Admire views of the city below, and marvel at the incredible architecture of the gates and towers on each side of the fortification.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Muslim Quarter

    Then walk to the Muslim Quarter to discover evidence of Islamic influences in the architecture of surrounding buildings, such as the Drum Tower, and in the dishes served at nearby food stalls. Amble past neighborhood alleys and the bustling market. If there’s time you can visit the Great Mosque, one of China’s oldest and most renowned mosques, founded in 742 AD. Learn about its Chinese architectural style and the Hui people who brought Islam to China centuries ago. In the evening, you’ll be transferred by private vehicle to the Xi’an Train Station back to Chengdu and end your wonderful day.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Samtour of Chengdu OTC Travel

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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