Terracotta Army Guide Day Tour with City Wall and Muslim Quarter
Description
1. You will visit the most popular sites in Xian with one must-see site - Terracotta Army Museum; 2. You will enjoy a stress-free private transfer service from hotel; 3. You will have a personal tour guide dedicated to your service; 4. You will experience the most authentic local food in Muslim Quarter; 5. You will be accompanied to climb on the City Wall and learn much more about its culture and history.
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Itinerary
Upon pick up at 7:30 a.m, you will head for Terracotta Army and Horses Museum. About 50 mins’ drive, you will be there and appreciate the great formation. It is praised as the eighth wonder in the world and also has been listed in the world UNESCO heritage site, which makes it a must-see in Xian. This museum is built right on the site of Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum, who was the very first emperor in Chinese history. He united the whole China for the first time and after his death, he demanded to built such a grand tomb. You will see the site is composed of three pits mainly, in which the Pit 1 and Pit 2 contain the majority of the excavations. There are altogether about 8000 soldiers, each with distinct facial expressions. Based on their position and posture, you can see their rank in the army. There are bronze horses and carts available, which were minimized based on the real ones in proportion. You may also see the Qin Dynasty weapons like swords, spear, bow and arrow, etc..
After lunch, you will have a visit to the Ancient City Wall. It’s the best preserved City Wall in China and it has been standing there for over 600 years to protect this great city. The whole city is about 41km long, covering four grand gates. Under your guide’s instruction, you will learn a lot about its history and function in a battle. Nowadays, it’s just a great place for locals to ride bikes and stroll. Your guide would be happy to help you rent bikes if you like.
In the last, you will leave for Muslim Quarter, one of the most famous food street in China. As the name indicates, this is a neighborhood for Muslims, which means all the food sold here all excluded pork. Please do not mention any pork or related things. You will find yourselves inside a bustling environment with people shouting out to sell goods. You are most welcome to try a few local snacks. Meanwhile, you will see some giftshops where traditional artificial works are available. Strolling in such a busy place would be quite interesting.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please provide your hotel name and address when booking. We offer free hotel pickup and drop-off at all hotels in Xian downtown area. If you need pickup from the Xianyang Airport or Xi'an North Railway Station, an extra fee applies. Please advise us in advance, and you can pay the driver directly on the day. Our driver will arrive 15 minutes early. Please wait in the hotel lobby and keep your phone available.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
We had 2 perfect days with Stefanie Day 1 we experienced the city, terracotta warriors, palace, destiny show and cycled along the city wall Day 2 we went to huashan mountain - with stunning views and a nice hike Stefanie was great, helpful provided a lot of insights and we had great fun
It was a great day with Stefanie. She picked us up at the hotel and made sure we had water. We had young children with us and she made them feel comfortable and helped them enjoy themselves as we worked through the crowds of the Terra Cotta Warrior tour. She was also very knowledgeable of things in the area and was an absolute pleasure to work with. In fact, this was my sister-in-law's second time hiring her as our guide because she was impressed with her the first time. Highly suggest using her services.
Spent a full day with Stefanie in Xi'an seeing the Terracotta Warriors, the City Wall and Muslim Quarter. Incredible service, fast tracked us through lines, showed us the best of the warriors and answered all our questions - can not fault anything! Stefanie's knowledge of her local city and attractions is amazing. From being collected a the airport to being dropped back in time for our flight we could not have been happier. She was fantastic with us and our three children - everyone loved her! Definitely do yourself a favour and book Stefanie for your trip to see the warriors and the city. You will not regret it!!
Our wonderful guide Melanie met us at our hotel and we embarked on our Terra Cotta Warrior tour. Very well spoken, engaging, and knowledgeable, we were gracefully guided throughout the day. After a short visit to the City Wall and a wonderful lunch on Muslim Street, we were dropped at Xi'an North Station for our late afternoon "G" train to Beijing. A great, however short Xi'an day!
