Private Xi'an History Day Tour:Terracotta Warriors Huaqing Palace
Description
To get the most history of Xian in One day by taking this one day private tour of Xian. Your friendly and informative local guide will show you the work famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses, it is certainly the must see stop. On the way from downtown Xi'an to Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the Huaqing Hot Springs, the imperial bathing spot and the temporary imperial palace in winter for the Tang emperor can bring your memory of how ancient emperor enjoy their life in winter time. Spending one day to visit these two sites to get some inside information of the city's splendid history and origin of Chinese nation.
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Itinerary
Please be ready for hotel pickup at 9 am, our guide will meet your hotel lobby, and then head off to see the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The original site was found by four local farmers digging a well in 1974. The museum includes Pit 1 (the largest), Pit 2 and Pit 3 as well the exhibition of the chariots and horses.
Visit Huaqing Palace, which served as a winter palace for the Emperor Xuanzong. There he spent his time with his favored concubine Yang. Follow the expert guide to learn the moving love story of the emperor and his lover.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Offered pick-up/drop-off service is available for hotels within Xi'an City. if your hotel is beyond the range, an additional transfer fee will be charged accordingly.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 2 are free and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour guide will contact you the evening before the tour date.
- Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet.
- You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
- Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
- You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
Reviews(4)
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made the drive to the mausoleum seem very short. He also introduced us to local food and made lunch very fun.
Dear Doris, Thank you for your kind feedback! We are delighted to hear that your guide made the journey both informative and enjoyable, and that you had a fun experience trying the local cuisine. It’s wonderful to know he helped make your visit memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on another tour soon! Warm Regards, Lenna
Our tour guide Mr Chris is really helpful & knowledgeable who explained the all history of terracotta warrior and HuaQing Palace in detail. It was an amazing experience to learn the rich China history from Mr Chris easily. He is very enthusiastic and willingly to explain and clear our doubts during the trip. Besides, he also gave us some tips and advice on places to visit during our stay in Xian. The trip was well organised. Travelling was smooth and safe without any hiccups.
Dear Amelia, Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that Mr. Chris's knowledge and enthusiasm made your visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Huaqing Palace truly memorable. It's great to know his insights and tips enhanced your Xi'an experience. We appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, China Xian Tour
Sasha was knowledgeable, friendly, and very enjoyable! Her English was very good and the tour was great!
Dear John, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that Sasha's knowledge, friendliness, and excellent English made your tour so enjoyable. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience! Warm regards, China Xian Tour
Excellent night at the Marriott Courtyard Xi'an North. Woke up to a beautiful morning in sunny Xi'an. Air was clear and saw the sun for the first time into my day 5 of this China trip. Waiting at the hotel reception was our private car with English speaking tour guide Linda. As was got into the car was had bottled water and Linda started to explain what were going to see during the trip. First stop was Pit 1 at the Terracotta Warriors site. Linda was great, she knew the City very well, explained the history behind each and every part of the journey and what we saw. No question was left unanswered. At the Warriors site she accompanied us into the site and explained some of the details which we would have sure missed if they were not explained to us. For Example the black soot markings in the earth above the pits where the warriors are displayed. Linda explained that these markings were evidence of the tomb being set on fire at a point in its history after it was attacked by someone trying to loot it. After the first pit we visited the other pits and had a short stop at the shops. 2nd main attraction was the Hua Qing Palace with the pools. This was the emperor's retreat and for his concubine. Another beautiful place with lots of history. Here we also learned that the "pomegranate" fruit is the City's local fruit. We saw many Pomegranate trees within the Palace. Our last stop before returning back to the Hotel, was the City wall. The English commentary explaining each aspect of what we were seeing completed this tour. Highly, highly recommended to have a English speaking guide, such as Linda with you, otherwise you could be looking at dirt, sand, walls and concrete not understanding what the makes it what it is. A wall is wall if you don't know why it was built and what it meant. What a great day...Thank You Linda.
Dear Diljit M, Thanks very much for your lovely review about the experience in Xian. We believe your friends and you had a lot fun also gained a lot Chinese history knowledge during this tour. Xian is one of the most ancient cities in China, with 13 dynasties setting the capital here among the general 24 dynasties in history. So it's evident to see many historical relics with amazing background. We feel happy that you like our service and our guide. Thank you again for your kind comment. If there are more chances we hope to meet you again in any cities in China. Best wishes, Sophia
