Xian: One-day tour of the eastern route (Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace)

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This 8-hour day trip from Xi'an offers a detailed exploration of the Terracotta Army at the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, including visits to the bronze chariots and all three pits with an English or Spanish guide providing historical context. After a one-hour break for a local lunch at your own expense, the tour continues to Huaqing Palace, located at the foot of Lishan Mountain, where you can see the remains of Tang Dynasty royal baths and learn about its significance in the Xi'an Incident. The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off within Xi'an’s Second Ring Road, making it a convenient option for travelers interested in ancient Chinese history and cultural landmarks.

Itinerary

8:00 -- Depart from the hotel

The tour guide and private car will be waiting at the hotel. We will then travel together to Lintong, a one-way trip of 45-70 minutes. Along the way, the tour guide will explain the historical background of the Qin and Tang dynasties and introduce the scenic views.

9:00–12:00 Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum & Terracotta Army Museum (3-hour in-depth guided tour)

Tour Route: Bronze Chariot and Horse Exhibition Hall → Pit 1 → Pit 3 → Pit 2

View the national treasure bronze chariots and horses, and learn about the Qin Dynasty's military industry and ritual system; Pit 1 features a thousand terracotta warriors with unique faces, a key photo spot for foreign visitors; Pit 3 shows the Qin army command tent; Pit 2 features a mixed group of terracotta warriors representing various military branches.

12:00–13:00 Lintong Specialty Lunch (1 hour, at your own expense)

The tour guide will recommend clean local restaurants that cater to foreign tastes. Options include oil-splashed noodles, roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), and simple Shaanxi cuisine—affordable to suit all budgets.

13:00–15:30 Huaqing Palace Scenic Area (2-hour guided tour)

Key attractions:

Tang Imperial Hot Spring Ruins: Yang Guifei's Begonia Hot Spring and Emperor Xuanzong's Lotus Hot Spring, with explanations of the prosperous Tang Dynasty's royal hot spring culture;

The Five-Room Hall and the Bingjian Pavilion, with a complete explanation of the history of the Xi'an Incident;

Jiulong Lake and Furong Lake, Tang-style gardens, with lakeside views and photo opportunities;

15:30–16:00 Meet at the scenic area entrance for the return trip.

Return by bus to the hotel within the Second Ring Road of Xi'an city.

Please Note

  • The itinerary involves a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes and travel light.

Know Before You Go

  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $159.63 Per 2 adults