Tour Itinerary
Morning Departure (09:00)
Your journey begins at the Bell Tower Hotel in downtown Xi'an. The comfortable coach ride takes you through Xi'an's countryside, offering glimpses of modern China contrasting with rural landscapes during the one-hour drive to the archaeological site.
At the Terracotta Warriors Museum (10:00 - 13:00)
Enter one of the world's most astonishing archaeological discoveries - an ancient underground army that has silently guarded China's first emperor for over 2,200 years. This UNESCO World Heritage site spans multiple football fields, housing over 8,000 life-sized terracotta warriors, chariots, and horses.
During your visit, explore three remarkable excavation pits:
• Pit 1 showcases the main army, with thousands of warriors arranged in impressive military formations. Each soldier stands over 1.8 meters tall, bearing intricate details from facial expressions to armor patterns.
• Pit 2 houses specialized military units including archers, cavalry, and chariots, displaying the sophisticated military structure of ancient China.
• Pit 3 serves as the army's command post, featuring high-ranking officers and strategic positioning.
Lunch time (13:00-13:30): Lunch at the local restaurant
Option 1: Return Journey (14:00 - 15:00)
Board the coach for your return trip to Xi'an, arriving back at Bell Tower Hotel by 15:00.
Full service including return transfers, English-speaking guide, and entrance tickets, and lunch
Note: All transfers are direct with no shopping stops, ensuring maximum time at this remarkable historical site.
Upgrade Option 2: Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi’an City Wall after lunch.
13:30- 14:30 Transfer to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
14:30- 15:30 Explore Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
This 7-story ancient brick pagoda, standing 64.5 meters tall and first built in 652 AD, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site embodying the Buddhist civilization of the ancient Silk Road and a core landmark of Xi’an’s glorious Tang Dynasty culture. Climb the pagoda to overlook the entire ancient Chang’an City, and experience its distinctive charms in both daylight and night that fully reveal the unique allure of this millennium-old capital.
15:30- 16:00 Drive to City Wall
16:00- 17:30 City Wall visit
Completed in 1378 with a history of over 600 years, the wall stretches for a total perimeter of 13.74 kilometers, ranking as China’s largest and best-preserved surviving ancient city rampart. Standing on top, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view blending time-honored architectures and modern cityscapes, making it an unmissable landmark to grasp the profound history of Xi’an.
17:00- 18:00 Back to Bell Tower Hotel
Tour concludes at our original meeting point with unforgettable memories of this UNESCO World Heritage treasure.
