Xi'an Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace + The Song of Everlasting Sorrow/Songcheng Show/Legend of the Camel Bell Day Tour (Complimentary Hanfu experience)
- Take you to visit: The Terracotta Warriors, one of the 'Eighth Wonders of the World' + Huaqing Palace, a historical site spanning a thousand years
- Watch China's first large-scale live-action historical dance drama—'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow', with more options: 'Songcheng Show', 'Legend of the Camel Bell', 'Empress of the Great Tang'
- Full coverage pick-up within the Second Ring Road
- Complimentary Hanfu experience, wireless commentary headset + featured Qin-style dumpling banquet
Product Info
- Trip Information -
1. Meeting Information:
[Route A: Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace Day Tour]
- Free door-to-door pickup within the Second Ring Road of Xi'an. Pickup time: 7:00-7:30 (Pickup will be 1-1.5 hours earlier during holidays).
- For guests outside the Second Ring Road, please head to the designated meeting point: Exit C1, Shijiajie Station, Metro Line 3, East Second Ring Road, Xi'an.
[Route B: Terracotta Warriors Day Tour]
- Free door-to-door pickup within the Second Ring Road of Xi'an. Pickup time: For the 9:00 departure, pickup starts at 8:00; for the 13:00 departure, pickup starts at 12:00 (Pickup will be 1-1.5 hours earlier during holidays).
- For guests outside the Second Ring Road, please head to the designated meeting point: Xi'an Telegraph Building, No. 28 Xixin Street.
To facilitate time notifications, please add our WhatsApp or WeChat. Specific pickup and meeting times/locations are subject to the guide's notification on the previous day.
2. Return Information:
[Route A: Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace Day Tour]
If you are not watching a performance, you will be driven back to downtown Xi'an after the tour ends.
If you are watching a performance, please gather at the Huaqing Pool parking lot after the show to take the transport back to downtown Xi'an, with the tour ending near the Bell and Drum Towers.
[Route B: Terracotta Warriors Day Tour]
After the tour, you will be driven back to downtown Xi'an and dropped off at a convenient location near the Bell Tower (return time depends on traffic conditions and queue times at the attraction on the day).
- Highlights -
[Route A: Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace Day Tour]
Start your day easily at 7:00-7:30 (specific time subject to guide's notification on the previous day)!
Within the Second Ring Road: Enjoy convenient door-to-door pickup.
Outside the Second Ring Road: Head to the designated meeting point - Exit C1, Shijiajie Station, Metro Line 3, East Second Ring Road, Xi'an.
Visit two world-class historical sites in one day with a flexible itinerary to avoid crowds!
1. Explore the Underground Legion! [Terracotta Warriors Museum]
Step into Emperor Qin Shi Huang's underground legion! See thousands of lifelike terracotta soldiers, horses, and chariots with your own eyes and feel the awe-inspiring power from two thousand years ago. Every figure has a unique expression and posture—it is truly magical!
2. Visit the Royal Hot Springs! [Huaqing Palace]
At the foot of Mount Li, discover the hot spring stories of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Lady Yang. Stroll through this scenic royal garden, feel the warmth of history, and listen to the romantic legends that took place here.
3. Shaanxi on the Tip of Your Tongue: Qin-style Dumpling Banquet!
Hungry from exploring? Dig in! Taste the authentic Shaanxi dumpling banquet with a wide variety of flavors. Each bite is fresh and delicious, instantly recharging your energy!
4. Special Bonus: Hanfu Experience! (Included in both English and Chinese tours for Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace)
Put on a Hanfu for free and stroll through the ancient city of Xi'an. With the charm of Chang'an as your backdrop, take some unique traditional photos to make your trip even more immersive!
5. Evening Upgrade (Optional Recommendation)
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: Highly recommended! A large-scale real-scene dance drama performed against the backdrop of the actual mountains and waters of Huaqing Palace. Watch Lady Yang dance gracefully as night falls and Mount Li lights up, making the love story under the starry sky truly moving.
Legend of the Camel Bell: Real animal actors! Real camels and wolves on stage take you through sandstorms with realistic special effects and a stunning performance showcasing the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.
Xi'an Songcheng Show: A flash tour of Xi'an history! With cool stage effects, you will jump from ancient times to the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Understand a thousand years of Chang'an in one show with a fast pace and plenty of highlights.
[Route B: Terracotta Warriors Day Tour]
Start your day easily at 7:00-7:30 (specific time subject to guide's notification on the previous day)!
Within the Second Ring Road: Enjoy convenient door-to-door pickup. Outside the Second Ring Road: Head to the designated meeting point - Xi'an Telegraph Building, No. 28 Xixin Street.
In-depth explanation of the Terracotta Warriors, exploring a world wonder - The Museum of the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
With professional commentary, enjoy an in-depth tour of the Museum of the Terracotta Army, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Learn about the magnificent history and exquisite craftsmanship of the Great Qin Empire from two thousand years ago, unveil the mysteries of this underground legion, and experience the remarkable achievements of ancient Chinese civilization.
- Important Notes -
[English Tour]
If there are fewer than 8 guests, the tour will be combined with the Chinese group. A separate English-speaking guide will not be arranged; an English audio guide will be provided at the Terracotta Warriors, and an English-speaking guide will be provided at Huaqing Palace.
The Terracotta Warriors site uses human guides; you will be led and explained to by a professional guide from the museum (shared group tour).
If you purchase a package including a performance, the driver/guide will assist you to the vicinity of the venue, after which you will have free time while waiting for the show to start. Note: The tour guide is an English-speaking guide, while the driver taking you to the venue is a Chinese-speaking driver.
Regarding the complimentary Hanfu experience: Includes clothing and styling, but excludes eyelashes (40 RMB/person). You must book the experience date with customer service in advance. Valid for use within downtown Xi'an.
[Chinese Tour]
The child price only includes transportation, guide service fees, and lunch. Other expenses are at your own cost (if no child price is available, please book as an adult).
Regarding the complimentary Hanfu experience: Includes clothing but excludes styling. You must book the experience date with customer service in advance. Valid for use near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an.
[About Performances] (If no child price is available, please book at the standard price; the guide will refund the difference on-site.)
To purchase tickets for The Song of Everlasting Sorrow, guests 1.3 meters and above must book as adults.
To purchase tickets for Songcheng Show/Legend of the Camel Bell, guests over 6 years old and 1.2 meters and above must book as adults.
Children who meet the height requirement for the child price get free performance tickets but no seat; parents must hold the child during the performance. One adult can only bring one child for free who meets the height requirement and does not occupy a seat; if there is more than one child, a ticket must be purchased.
Tickets for performances must be collected using your own ID at the venue's ticket window. There is a possibility that seats may not be adjacent.
The seat area for The Song of Everlasting Sorrow is 'East/West Area A' (you can upgrade to a middle area seat). If tickets are unavailable, the show will be postponed (e.g., from the first show to the second, or the second to the third). Priority is given to purchasing tickets for the first show; if unavailable, it will be postponed to the second.
The default seat area for Songcheng Show and Legend of the Camel Bell is the 'VIP Area'. Please contact customer service if you wish to upgrade.
[About Discounted Tickets for Attractions] (If no child price is available, please book at the standard price; the guide will refund the difference on-site.)
1. Terracotta Warriors Museum:
Minors aged 16 (inclusive) and under accompanied by parents can enter for free with a valid ID.
Foreign tourists under 1.4 meters enter for free; those above 1.4 meters and under 16 years old get half-price tickets.
2. Huaqing Palace:
Children under 1.2 meters enter for free; those 1.2 meters and above require a full-price adult ticket. Therefore, for children's packages including The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: children 1.2-1.3 meters must purchase their own Huaqing Palace ticket.
For children under 16, the guide will refund the Terracotta Warriors ticket fee on-site. The specific refund amount is subject to the attraction's ticketing rules.
For children's packages including Songcheng Show/Legend of the Camel Bell: For children under 16, the guide will refund the Terracotta Warriors ticket fee on-site. The specific refund amount is subject to the attraction's ticketing rules.
Please carry your ID documents as the attractions implement a real-name registration system to avoid any delays in entry.
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum: One of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world, featuring the Terracotta Warriors' chariot, infantry, and cavalry formations.
The overall style is bold, strong, and concise. If you observe closely, there are differences in facial features, hairstyles, postures, and expressions: some pottery horses have ears pricked up, some have mouths open neighing, and some stand quietly with mouths closed. All these Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin Shi Huang possess an artistic charm that is deeply captivating.
Huaqing Pool, also known as Huaqing Palace, is located at the northern foot of Mount Li in Lintong District, Xi'an, 30 km west of Xi'an. Backed by Mount Li to the south and facing the Wei River to the north, it is an ancient Chinese imperial palace famous for its hot springs. Rulers of the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties all regarded this geomantic treasure as their resort for banquets and entertainment, either building stone structures, the Lishan Hot Spring, or constructing the Hot Spring Palace.
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: This production cost hundreds of millions, features a powerful cast, and is magnificent in scale. With Lishan Mountain as the background and Jiulong Lake in Huaqing Palace as the stage, it uses pavilions, corridors, palaces, weeping willows, and lake water as stage elements. Utilizing world-class high-tech means, it creates a dreamy sky filled with stars, cascading forest fog waterfalls, roaring flames on the lake surface, and three sets of approximately 700-square-meter LED soft screens and a nearly 1,000-square-meter fully concealed liftable underwater stage. It organically blends history and reality, nature and culture, the human world and the celestial realm, and tradition and fashion, performing a magical historical movement and achieving an outstanding artistic model.
Special Bonus: Hanfu Experience! (Included in both Chinese and English tours for the Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace itinerary; only included in English tours for the Terracotta Warriors-only itinerary). Put on a Hanfu for free, stroll through the ancient city of Xi'an, and take some traditional-style photos against the backdrop of Chang'an's charm for a more immersive travel experience! (Advance reservation required)
Purchase Notice
- 【Itinerary Sequence】The order of attractions during peak and off-peak seasons will be adjusted according to the actual situation. You may visit Huaqing Palace before the Terracotta Warriors, or vice versa. The visit to Huaqing Palace includes the Bingjian Pavilion with about 1 hour of free time; you may choose to watch the 'Xi'an Incident' show at your own expense or hike Mount Li, with no guide accompaniment. The one-way battery car at the Terracotta Warriors is 5 RMB/person, the battery car at Huaqing Palace is 20 RMB/person, and the round-trip cable car at Mount Li is 60 RMB/person; these are optional and at your own expense, not mandatory.
- 【Guide Information】Terracotta Warriors commentary: Professional on-site guides will provide group commentary; you will not be assigned to a different guide. Accompaniment: The guide will leave after the tours of the Terracotta Warriors and Huaqing Palace are completed. There is no guide accompaniment during free time waiting for shows, during the shows, or during the return trip!
- 【Pick-up and Drop-off】Outbound: Pick-up is available for hotels within the Second Ring Road of Xi'an. As tour buses cannot stop directly at hotel entrances, you may need to walk to a nearby pick-up point; thank you for your understanding. Return: The tour ends near the Bell and Drum Tower; hotel drop-off is not provided!
- 【Performance Information】Guides do not accompany guests to any performances, and waiting times may be long. The performance times for 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow', 'Xi'an Songcheng Show', 'Legend of the Camel Bell', and 'Empress of the Great Tang' are subject to the actual schedule on the day and may be adjusted according to the season; thank you for your understanding.
- 【Vehicle Transfer】Morning hotel pick-up: Vehicles will be arranged to pick you up from a fixed area and take you to the assembly point. During the itinerary: You will need to transfer to a dedicated vehicle when traveling from the assembly point to each attraction. Return arrangement: If you are watching a performance, you will transfer to a vehicle after it ends to return to the city near the Bell and Drum Tower; hotel drop-off is not provided.
- 【Optional Performances】'Xi'an Incident' show, 258 RMB/person, duration approx. 60 minutes; 'Resurrected Legion' show, 298 RMB/person, duration approx. 60 minutes; 'Secret of the Sleeping Imperial Mausoleum' experience, 188 RMB/person, duration approx. 25 minutes. The guide will recommend local featured performances during the trip; these are all voluntary and not mandatory. If you choose not to watch, you may explore the scenic area freely and return at the assembly time informed by the guide; thank you for your understanding.
- 【Recommended Items】The guide will recommend optional self-funded items during the trip. Participation is voluntary based on personal needs and is not mandatory. If a guest chooses to participate and completes the experience on-site, it is considered an acknowledgment of the content and price of the item. After the trip, our company will not accept any refund requests or negative feedback arising from these self-funded items.
- 【Shopping Reminder】Shopping at scenic areas and shops along the way is a personal voluntary act. Please choose carefully and keep your receipts and certificates safe; such shopping is unrelated to the travel agency. There are shopping areas inside the Terracotta Warriors scenic area; these are not travel agency-designated shops. You are free to enter or leave, so please shop cautiously and do not easily believe sales pitches.
- 【Scenic Area Credentials】Entry to the scenic area requires the original ID card, passport, or Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents used during booking. Any additional costs incurred due to issues with credentials will be at your own expense. Please inform us in advance if you hold any discount credentials. 【Booking Restrictions】Seniors: Those over 70 years old must sign a 'Health Certificate' and be accompanied by a family member to travel; we cannot accommodate those over 80. Minors: Those under 18 must be accompanied by a family member; we cannot accept individual registrations. Patients, pregnant women, and those with limited mobility: We cannot accommodate those with serious illnesses (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, mental illness, severe anemia, post-operative recovery, etc.), pregnant women, or those with limited mobility.
- 【Other Reminders】You may not leave the tour group without authorization during the itinerary; otherwise, all losses and consequences caused will be borne by the tourist. If the itinerary is delayed or other costs are incurred due to force majeure, please understand and bear the costs yourself. Once the tour has started, no fees will be refunded if the guest leaves the group or cancels for any reason.
Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: High blood pressure, Heart disease, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
[Senior Citizens] Travelers aged 70 (inclusive) and above must sign a 'Health Certificate' with our company and be accompanied by a family member or friend (excluding those who cannot be served or have restricted service due to service capacity limitations) to travel. Due to service capacity limitations, we cannot accept bookings from travelers over 81 years old. Thank you for your understanding. As the intensity of different routes varies, please ensure you are in good health and suitable for travel. You can consult customer service for specific age restrictions.
[Minors] Travelers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a family member (excluding those who cannot be served or have restricted service due to service capacity limitations). Due to service capacity limitations, we cannot accept solo bookings from travelers under 18 years old. Thank you for your understanding.
[Patients, pregnant women, and those with limited mobility] To ensure a smooth trip, please have a medical check-up before traveling. We cannot accommodate those with serious illnesses (e.g., infectious, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory diseases, mental illness, severe anemia, post-operative recovery from major/medium surgeries), pregnant women, or those with limited mobility due to service limitations.
[Scenic Area Credentials] Entry to the scenic area requires the original ID card, passport, or Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents used during booking. If you cannot enter the scenic area due to not bringing the document or providing incorrect information, any additional costs incurred will be at your own expense. Please inform us in advance if you have any discount credentials. The refund amount will be the difference between the group ticket price purchased by the travel agency and the actual discounted ticket price, not the retail price! If not stated in advance, our agency will purchase adult tickets uniformly, and no discount refunds will be provided; thank you for your understanding!
[Shopping Reminder] Shopping at scenic spots and shops along the way is a personal voluntary act. Please choose carefully and keep invoices and certificates properly; such shopping is unrelated to the travel agency.
[Other Reminders] You may not leave the tour group without authorization during the trip; otherwise, all losses and consequences caused by this will be borne by the traveler. If the itinerary is delayed or other expenses are incurred due to force majeure, please understand and bear the costs yourself. Once you join this tour, no fees will be refunded for any reason if you leave the group midway.
