Northwest China Tours

If you're short on time but want to make sure to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, this private half-day tour may be just the ticket. An English-speaking guide and driver will escort you from your hotel to the warriors and leave you with plenty of time to explore the attraction at your own pace. You'll then have the option to stop for lunch or dinner or head straight back to your hotel.

Discover the UNESCO world-heritage listed Terracotta Warriors and horses on this day trip of Xi’an’s historical highlights. Drive direct to the Terracotta Warriors Museum at the start of the day and cut past the tourist crowds; spend more than two hours exploring this world-famous archaeological site. In the afternoon, visit several of Xi’an’s ancient landmarks, including the City Wall, the Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Bazaar–a great way to visit these spots without the hassle of hiring a car or navigating public transport.

Discover China's rich history on a half-day door-to-door tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow your private guide through the pits one, two, and three and see more than 7,000 terracotta soldiers. Upgrade the afternoon tour to include a trip to the Tang Dynasty Show and a feast of traditional Shaanxi dumplings or enjoy lunch at a Qin Dynasty themed restaurant.

See the Terracotta Warriors and your choice of two other Xian highlights on a private custom tour. After a morning visit to see the UNESCO-listed terracotta army, visit two attractions chosen from the six recommended: Shaanxi or Banpo Museum, Xian City Wall, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square, or Muslim Street. With no time-consuming shopping stops, this flexible tour includes private transport and downtown Xian hotel pickup and drop-off.

Perfect for visitors short on time, this efficient, half-day visit covers China’s iconic terracotta army—the world’s largest ancient burial site—topped off by a tasty local lunch. Tours include private hotel pickup, so you can skip the hassle of navigating the city. Get detailed history and background from your group guide while getting a peek at thousands of clay warriors along with the mysterious mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang.

Set out with an expert guide and your own tuk-tuk driver to find the best dishes in Xi'an. Explore hidden streets and quaint alleyways within Xian’s city walls where you visit favorite local eateries. Experience Xi’an's cuisine and culture by eating at the same places that local people go, with unlimited food and beverages (including beer) included during your tour. Sample the only craft beer brewed in Xi’an when you stop at a local brewery.

Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors near Xi'an. Drive direct to Lintong district to visit the warriors at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Customize your schedule for the day based on where you want to go: choose two more attractions in downtown Xi’an to visit afterward, and drive there without any unnecessary detours or stops at places you aren’t interested in.

Discover on of China’s most enthralling attractions on a full-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses from Xi’an. With an expert historian guide, marvel at the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century; see 7,000 life-sized figures in ordered rows and hear of how the sculptures were meticulously constructed to honor Emperor Qin Shihuang, China’s first ruler. Discover the Neolithic artifacts of the Banpo site; appease you appetite with a delicious Chinese lunch; and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Xi’an hotel.   

Experience several of Xi’an’s top attractions on an all-day guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, see the ancient sculptures of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, cycle the 600-year-old city wall, tour the Xi’an Museum, and taste your way through the city’s Muslim Quarter. With an English-speaking guide leading the way, learn the history of China’s ancient capital and explore its celebrated food culture.

Mount Hua (Huashan), one of China’s five sacred mountains thanks to its Taoist temples, sits east of Xian in Shaanxi Province. While a return hike to the top of the mountain typically requires two days, this tour makes use of the cable cars, allowing you to take in the views from the summit with only a single day. With a private guide, you can explore at a leisurely pace and ask all the questions you want.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Mt. Huashan. Complete with private round-trip transportation from Xi'an, this tour, led by a dedicated guide, will show you and your private party the highlights of the region, including the scenic vistas and ancient temples. Take the cable car up the mountain while your guide explains the religious, historic, and cultural significance of the mountain.

Combine a visit to Xi’an’s star attraction with a tour of the historic walled town on this private full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Stand in awe before Emperor Qin’s mighty army of Terracotta Warriors and visit the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of the first emperor. After a typical Chinese lunch (included), climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls, and enjoy expansive views over the city. Finally, embark on a walking tour of the lively Muslim Quarter, stopping to admire the ornate Great Mosque and browse the colorful markets.

Visit the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda on a full-day private tour in Xi’an. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed mausoleum complex that contains thousands of Terracotta Warriors and other life-sized statues. Then, discover the significance of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist structure that dates to the Tang Dynasty. Travel with a private guide who can customize your day to your interests. Includes lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Xian, home to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, on a private full day tour of the city’s highlights. Following a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll have the choice to tick off top Xian attractions such as Xian City Wall (Chengqiang), the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), and the Shaanxi History Museum. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the top attraction around Xi’an on a private full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Begin with a trip to the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be amazed by the 2,000-year-old complex where the life-sized Terracotta Warriors guard the mausoleum of China’s first emperor. After lunch, explore old Xi’an by visiting the Ancient City Wall and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Focus on the places that interest you most on your private tour of this important cultural capital.

See the highlights of Xi’an with a private guide on a full-day tour that takes in the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum, Ancient City Wall and Muslim Quarter. Follow your guide into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed 2,000-year-old mausoleum complex where the life-sized Terracotta Warriors stand. Afterward, visit the Muslim Quarter and the Ancient City Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty and remarkably intact. With a private guide, you can focus on your interests during the tour. Includes lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover Xi’an’s many historic treasures on this private full-day tour and enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide. Marvel at Emperor Qin’s Army of Terracotta Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; explore the Yaodong cave dwellings; and visit the grand Tomb of Emperor Jingdi at the Hanyangling Museum.

Take one day to travel round-trip from Xi’an to Luoyang by high-speed train to visit two famous attractions, Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes. Your private guide picks you up in Luoyang and takes you to Shaolin Temple to watch a kung-fu demonstration that displays amazing martial arts moves. Then head to the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage with Chinese Buddhist stone carvings that cover the rock mountain inside and out. Your private tour includes transportation, entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

See Xi’an’s famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum on a half-day guided tour. Perfect for the visitor with limited time, enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and head to the museum accompanied by an English-speaking guide. See ancient sculptures of warriors, chariots and horses built more than 2,000 years ago—and discovered in the 1970s—to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. 

Ideal for outdoor adventurers, this private full-day hiking tour allows you to escape Xi'an city and visit Mt. Hua Shan, part of the spectacular Qin Ling mountain range. After taking a cable car to the Peak of Cloud Terrace or the Peak of Lotus, enjoy free time to absorb the spectacular scenery of the mountain range. Explore at your own pace and customize your itinerary according to your interests. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Xi'an are included.

Travel back in time during a colorful Tang Dynasty show in Xi’an. The show includes an entertaining combination of live music, dance and poetry performed by talented dancers and singers outfitted in gorgeous costumes that help bring the history of ancient China to life. Xi’an was the capital of the Tang Dynasty, making this show the perfect thing to do while visiting the city.

Relive the glory of the Qin dynasty and immerse yourself in China’s rich cultural heritage on this private full-day tour of Xi'an. View the awe-inspiring army of Terracotta Warriors and learn about the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site from your private guide. Private day tour of Xi’an with an expert guide and driver See the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors, visit Ming Dynasty City Wall, the Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter. Enjoy lunch at a local popular restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle included.

Xian’s historical appeal extends far beyond its UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors. On this full-day bus tour, save time waiting in ticket lines at area attractions, and take a guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum as well as a reproduction factory where you can see how the statues were made. You also have time to visit Mausoleum of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of unified China.

However packed your Xi'an schedule is, don’t miss the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Your private driver whisks you straight from your downtown accommodation to the excavation site an hour away. Here your private guide escorts you around all three digging pits and steer you to the most fascinating artifacts in the exhibition hall. Return to base with energy left for work, meetings, or another tour.