Xi'an: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Goose Pagoda & Family Lunch
Description
Discover the best of Xi’an in just one day! Join our group tour to explore the city’s top three iconic landmarks: the world-famous Terracotta Army, the ancient City Wall, and the historic Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You’ll also get to visit a local family in a village near the Terracotta Army, where you’ll savor an authentic home-cooked lunch – a true highlight of this experience. This carefully designed tour blends culture, history, and convenience seamlessly. With a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and a comfortable, no-rush itinerary, you’ll forge a deeper connection to Xi’an’s rich heritage. Why choose us? • Comfortable group size for a more personal experience • Expert local guide with deep cultural insights • home-cooked authentic lunch with a local family • Unbeatable value for your money Perfect for first-time visitors and culture lovers alike, this is the ultimate way to experience Xi’an in a single day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick you up: 1. Our guide and driver will go to your hotel lobby to pick you up on time. 2. Please acknowledge us your hotel name and address when you purchase the tour
Activities & Attractions: After approximately one hour of driving, we will visit the Terracotta Army. Prepare to be amazed by 7,000 life-sized terracotta warriors arranged in an authentic battle formation, which have been buried underground for over 2,200 years. (The recommended visiting time is 2.5 hours, and the area is mostly flat.) The museum tour includes three original pits: Pit 1: Represents the main combat force. Pit 2: Known as the "Flexible Troupe" (mobile unit). Pit 3: Serves as the command center. Undoubtedly, this is an invaluable resource for exploring the history of China’s first imperial 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.
Activities & Attractions: In the afternoon, vist the City Wall, which is an iconic building in Xi'an City and also a defensive structure of the ancient city. Our tour guide will take you to walk on top of the wall, enjoy the scenery of the city, and understand the historical and cultural significance of the wall(Bicycle rental fee on the City Wall is not included).
Activities & Attractions: The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, located in the Great Ci'en Temple in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, is one of the city's iconic landmarks. Built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty, it was constructed to house the Buddhist scriptures, relics, and statues brought back by the famous monk Xuanzang from India. Standing at 64.517 meters tall, the pagoda has a square base and seven stories. Its simple and elegant architecture, with gray bricks forming the structure, showcases the unique style of Tang - Dynasty architecture. Inside the pagoda, there are many cultural relics and inscriptions, which are of great value for studying ancient Buddhist culture and history. As a symbol of the ancient Silk Road and a witness to the cultural exchange between China and India, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda attracts numerous visitors from home and abroad every year.
Drop off: After a great day of activities, we'll take you back to your hotel or drop you off at the Bell Tower Hotel. It's perfect for those who want to visit the Muslim Quarter on their own—just cross the street to get there.
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
Reviews(44)
I recommend this instructive and immersive visits with Andy who is a dynamic and passionate guide on history and his beautiful city of X’ian. Delicious lunch also !
I booked my first trip to Xi'an via Agoda and met Andy, a fantastic local guide who is friendly, responsible, and highly knowledgeable. He was incredibly thorough, even confirming our hotel location prior to pickup. Andy is very experienced, speaks fluent English, and brought the trip to life with delightful stories about local culture, including the Dragon Boat Festival. I wouldn’t have enjoyed it half as much if I had planned it myself! The transport arrangements were excellent, ensuring smooth travel between sites. A major highlight was a homely, delicious meal prepared by his family, who welcomed us with incredible hospitality. Furthermore, Andy’s expert local knowledge meant we secured the perfect photo spots at the Terracotta Army. I am deeply grateful for Andy's professionalism and warmth. He is highly recommended for first-time visitors looking for an authentic local experience. An absolute pleasure!
The best combo to explore Xi'an in 1 day. Thank you Andy for your tour, very clear explanation of terracotta warriors, Xi'an wall and the Goose pagoda. Don't hesitate and go for this one!
It’s been a pleasure to join you on this journey, and we’re delighted you enjoyed the experience we worked hard to create. Your trust means so much to us. We also appreciate you sharing your travel insights. Inspired by your feedback, we’ll keep raising our standards and serving with the same enthusiasm. We hope our paths cross again for another adventure. Take care until then! Best regards！
We had such an amazing tour with Andy. Highly recommended 👌 he knows his craft and you will learn a lot. Very helpful and the family.lunch was great. Lovely to met his parents. Thanks Andy for such a wonderful experience in Xi'an 😊
Thank you very much for choosing to travel with us. We have been committed to providing all our guests who travel to China with a truly authentic travel experience. This includes avoiding crowded areas, sampling delicious local cuisines, offering knowledgeable tour guides proficient in various languages, extremely polite drivers and comfortable as well as safe vehicles. Your affirmation and recognition are the direction and motivation of our efforts. We believe that in the future, if you come to Xi'an or travel around China again, you will surely choose our travel services, because we are making progress and improving ourselves every single day. Our goal is to offer you the best China travel experience.
We had the best day with Andy. Andy really looked after us and made sure we had a brilliant day. He is very knowledgeable and very very friendly! We had a great experience, and Andy went above and beyond. I would give 7 stars if I could!!
Thank you very much for choosing to travel with us. We have been committed to providing all our guests who travel to China with a truly authentic travel experience. This includes avoiding crowded areas, sampling delicious local cuisines, offering knowledgeable tour guides proficient in various languages, extremely polite drivers and comfortable as well as safe vehicles. Your affirmation and recognition are the direction and motivation of our efforts. We believe that in the future, if you come to Xi'an or travel around China again, you will surely choose our travel services, because we are making progress and improving ourselves every single day. Our goal is to offer you the best China travel experience.
I booked this tour based on previous reviews and can say my expectations were exceeded. Our guide Andy was extremely knowledgeable about the tour aspects as well as giving an insight into his family life. The lunch at his mother’s was fantastic and it was special to have this unique experience. In addition to seeing the highlights of Xi’an Andy arranged a private trip to Huanshan Mountain for us with his father providing the transport. The day turned out to be another memorable experience with his father singing a number songs during the drive and the views from the mountain not soon to be forgotten.
Thank you very much for choosing to travel with us. We have been committed to providing all our guests who travel to China with a truly authentic travel experience. This includes avoiding crowded areas, sampling delicious local cuisines, offering knowledgeable tour guides proficient in various languages, extremely polite drivers and comfortable as well as safe vehicles. Your affirmation and recognition are the direction and motivation of our efforts. We believe that in the future, if you come to Xi'an or travel around China again, you will surely choose our travel services, because we are making progress and improving ourselves every single day. Our goal is to offer you the best China travel experience.
Nice and relaxed tour to the Temple, Citywall and the Terracotta Army with a very professional Guide.
Thank you very much for choosing to travel with us. We have been committed to providing all our guests who travel to China with a truly authentic travel experience. This includes avoiding crowded areas, sampling delicious local cuisines, offering knowledgeable tour guides proficient in various languages, extremely polite drivers and comfortable as well as safe vehicles. Your affirmation and recognition are the direction and motivation of our efforts. We believe that in the future, if you come to Xi'an or travel around China again, you will surely choose our travel services, because we are making progress and improving ourselves every single day. Our goal is to offer you the best China travel experience.
We had an amazing full-day Terracotta Warriors tour, and a big part of that was thanks to Willow. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and always willing to help. Beyond explaining the history in a clear and engaging way, she also shared many insights about daily life in China and fun cultural curiosities, which made the experience feel much more personal and authentic. I chose the full-day tour, including the Xi’an City Wall and the Daci’en Temple, and it was absolutely the right choice. A very special thank you as well to Andy’s family for the wonderful homemade lunch. That was, without a doubt, the highlight of the entire itinerary — such a warm, genuine, and memorable experience that made us feel truly welcomed. This tour went far beyond expectations. If you’re visiting Xi’an and want a meaningful, well-rounded experience, I couldn’t recommend it more.
Fantastic day with the excellent guide Min. Started at the Terracotta Army museum and everything i hoped for. Then a fabulous lunch with local family before visiting the city wall and Wild Goose pagoda. Min was very attentive to mine and the other groups needs and a wealth of information. Highly recommend
Andy is a fantastic tour guide who really made this experience excellent. The tour was well paced and we particularly enjoyed the home cooked village meal. Thanks again Andy!
