All Inclusive Day Tour to Mt. Huashan & Terra Cotta Army Museum
Description
Huashan Mountain - the most preciputous mountain under the heaven, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses - the 8th wonder of the world, are two must-see highlights in Xi'an area. You can never leave Xi'an without seeing any of these two places.However, it's not easy to see them for people who don't have enough time in Xi'an. But this tour allows people to visit these two most popular places ( Mt Huashan & Terra Cotta Army Museum) in one day. For visitors who don't have enough time in Xi'an but still want to see the most amazing parts of the area, this tour will be the right one. It combins the great nature beauty of Mt Huashan and great history of the Qin's Terra Cotta Army, and it's no only time-saving but also money-saving for those real adventure seekers!
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Stop at: Mount Huashan (Huashan Mountain in Huayin County) Huashan Mountain is about 120 kilometers to the east of Xi'an. It is renowned as the "most precipitous mountain under heaven" with its breathtaking cliff-like staircases，steep crags and zigzag paths. As one of the Five Holy Mountains in China, it impresses visitors with its majestic and precipitous appeal, its summit (South Peak) overlooking the surrounding valleys and perilous peaks. Visitors can follow the zigzag an tortuous path to reach its summit and at the same time they will feast our eyes on the charming scenery and endless vistas. People in China always say “Trips to five holy mountains render trips to other mountains unnecessary”. It’s definitely worthy for a visit when you are in Xi’an.
Stop at: The Terra Cotta Army Museum Pick up at the railway station by your local guide and driver and then drive directly to the world renowned Terra Cotta Army Museum. You are going to see 2,000 life size Terra Cotta 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, terra cotta 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.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
I had a great tour thanks to Jackie my tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and showed Me the best of Xian and even hiked Mt. Huashan with me. At the end he recommended a local restaurant and even helped me order in Chinese! He was definitely the best tour guide in my trip to China! This tour is a must if you visit Xian!
Would highly recommend this tour! We had a fantastic time and are so pleased we booked it. Michael contacted us prior to our trip to confirm all details and kindly share recommendations of what to see in Xi’an city upon arrival. The tour itself was fantastic; Michael and driver arrived promptly and the vehicle was clean and comfortable. Michael is so friendly and his knowledge of the city and tour destinations was extensive, happily answering all of our many questions. Michael kindly brought snacks for the journey and organised an authentic Xi’an lunch which was delicious. Thank you Michael and driver. Five stars!!!!
We booked a last minute tour with Michael two nights before our trip to xi'an. I was initially worried about our small group that varies in age, fitness and language differences. But Michael made it so fun and interactive. My parents loved chatting about ancient China's history with Michael and discussing real estate development around the city. My husband enjoyed making jokes together with Michael and being introduced with all types of xi'an famous snacks and noodles. Michael is genuine, thoughtful, hard working and respectful. So does our driver Mr. Ting. The trip was seamless - we did a lot in one day, Huashan west peak, east peak, different restaurants and terracotta. I would recommend Michael to all my friends.
Michael emailed us a few days prior to the trip recommending we ask the hotel for a breakfast bag as we were leaving early (I highly recommend you choose the earliest time slot). He arrived at our hotel promptly and even brought some local steamed buns for us to try. His knowledge of both sites was incredible and he spoke brilliant English which made it even easier. Not only did we have a great time, we have also made a friend and will be staying in touch. If you are in Xi’an, this is a tour you HAVE to do!
This was by far the best tour I experienced! Michael picked me up on time at my hotel and even delivered breakfast and snacks for the day. He is very friendly and we had a nice chat while driving to Mt. Huashan. At the mountain he organized the tickets and we went up - he told me a lot about the history of the mountain and showed me the best spots for pictures (he also takes pictures of you if you want to). After the mountain we went to the Terracotta Army museum. He knows a lot about their history and showed me very interesting details / pictures about them. Afterwards he drove me to the airport and on the way there he made a quick stop to show me some more attractions of the city. It was an amazing day! If you want to see the best of Xi’an with an amazing guide you definitely should book Michael’s tour!
This was one of the best tours I ever did! Michael was a very friendly guide who picked me up at my hotel and even provided snacks and drinks over the day. He has a great knowledge about all the places we visited and it was a very entertaining day. One of the best guides I ever met! :-) I would definitely book this tour again! If you want to have a perfect day in Xi’an, go for this tour!
Great day - both Huashan Mt and Terra Cotta are worth the trip. Our guide Michael provided very interesting info and details in a perfect English, with focus on our points of interest (history + life in current China) It was like visiting beautiful scenery and museum with a long time friend!! Can only recommend !
