Xi'an: Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch
Description
Experience Xi'an's most iconic site with comfort, culture, and cuisine. Step into the world of ancient China with our intimate small group tour to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army. Led by an licensed English-speaking guide, you’ll explore this UNESCO World Heritage site in depth — with stories, secrets, and stunning views that bring the past to life. After the tour, enjoy a delicious local lunch at a family-run restaurant, where you'll taste authentic Xi'an flavors. Tour Highlights: • Terracotta Army discovery – Learn the history, legends, and mysteries behind the warriors. • Small group comfort – No rushing, no waiting, just smooth and personal experiences. • Licensed English-speaking guide – Engaging storytelling, deep knowledge, and fluent English. • Authentic local lunch – Regional flavor and hospitality. • Convenient travel – Hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle. Uncover the warriors, savor the flavors, and feel the history. Book now!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick you up： 1. The pickup service from any hotel in Xi'an is available. Please inform us of your hotel name and address when you purchase the tour. 2. The pick - up time is around 8:30AM to 9:00AM. As it's a small - group tour, we'll pick up everyone in order based on your hotel locations. So, don't worry if the guide doesn't show up at 8:30 sharp. We won't leave anyone behind. 3. If the lobby of your hotel or youth hostel isn't on the first floor, please meet our guide on the first floor of the building. If it is on the first floor, our guide will wait for you in the lobby.
Activities & Attractions: In the morning, vist the Terracotta Army. Our guide and driver will help you avoid the overcrowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups. Prepare to be amazed by 7,000 life-sized terracotta warriors laid out in an actual battle formation, which have been buried underground for more than 2,200 years. (The recommended visiting time is 2.5 hours, and the area is mainly flat.) The museum tour covers three original pits: Pit 1, which represents the main force; Pit 2, known as the Flexible Troupe; and Pit 3, serving as the Command Center. Undoubtedly, this is a valuable resource for exploring the history of China's first dynasty, the Qin Dynasty.
Lunch: After visiting the Terracotta Army, we will have lunch at a local family's home in a village near the Terracotta Army. Here, you can taste authentic home-cooked dishes that are different from those in restaurants and interact with the locals through conversations.
Drop off: After a great day of activities, we'll take you back to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
1. Terracotta Army Tickets Option: No pick-up service 2. Small Group Tour Option: Pick-up service is available for hotels within Xi'an's downtown 2nd Ring Road (train stations and airports excluded). 3. Private Tour Option: Pick-up service is available for any hotel in Xi'an (train stations and airports excluded). 4. If your hotel is outside our pickup area, please meet us at the designated meeting point hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(112)
Such a well organised tour from start to finish. Our guide Andy was amazing - his knowledge and enthusiasm made the whole experience. That’s what a person who truly loves their job looks like. But the best part? Lunch at his parents’ house. The home-cooked local food was delicious! And meeting such a warm and friendly family was the cherry on top. We loved it all. Thank you!
This was honestly the best part of our trip! Andy is so friendly and an amazing tour guide. He helped us locate the least busy parts to enjoy the terracotta warriors on an extremely busy day. He even gave me and my friend miniature terracotta warrior souvenirs for free to thank us for traveling far from our hotel to get to the meeting spot. The best part was the food that was cooked by his wife and parents. This was some of the best food we’ve ever eaten and it was so nice to enjoy a home cooked meal not from a restaurant. Would highly recommend this to anyone who has the chance!!
We really enjoyed having Andy as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and gave us good insight into the city of Xi’an and the terracotta warriors. His family was also very hospitable and we enjoyed their home cooked lunch very much.
This tour was amazing, Andy was a great guide with so much knowledge about the Terracotta Warriors. He gave us enough time to enjoy and take it all in. The tour needed with a lovely lunch at his parents home which was a special experience to have a home cooked Chinese succulent meal. Highly recommend!
Great guide, great experience
Really great tour guide — exceptionally patient and kind. Answered all of our questions, gave us a detailed tour, and pointed out the best photo spots. Highly recommend!!
Very convenient and lunch was great.
Excellent tour; everything was wonderful. The visit to the Terracotta Warriors was an incredible and impressive experience due to the historical and cultural significance of the site. The organization of the tour was very good, and the guide provided interesting information that made the visit even more enriching. Without a doubt, it was a memorable experience that I highly recommend.
Great experience for a great price. Visiting the warriors is a must see. Would love to do it again. ❤️
This was a great experience. Andy is very engaging and knowledgeable. The highlight was the family lunch which was actually at Andy's parents' house with his wife and daughter. We learnt a lot about history and also about life in China. Definitely recommended.
