As a famous ancient city, Xi'an is more famous for its culture and history. For people who really love history, Xi'an is the right place since there are plenty of famous museums to go. This tour will be the ticket for the most professional or amateur visitors to see and to know as much history and interesting stories as possible of the city or even of China.
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide Service
Bottled water
Private transportation
Entrance tickets
Gratuities
Your personal cost
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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As a famous ancient city, Xi'an is more famous for its culture and history. For people who really love history, Xi'an is the right place since there are plenty of famous museums to go. This tour will be the ticket for the most professional or amateur visitors to see and to know as much history and interesting stories as possible of the city or even of China.
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide Service
Bottled water
Private transportation
Entrance tickets
Gratuities
Your personal cost
Itinerary
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The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
You are going to see 2,000 life size Terracotta Warriors and Horses in a real battle formation. It was buried underground over 2,200 years and were made for protecting the Qin Emperor's afterlife. The visit of the museum covers three pits in original sites: Pit 1 as the principal combating force, Pit 2 as the mechanized troupe and Pit 3 as its underground command center. Extra exhibitions also could be seen in the museum, like Bronze Chariots found about 20ms to the west of the emperor's mausoleum, Terracotta acrobat figures and some bronze weapons.
It is definitely a treasure house with profound Qin Dynasty's history and culture and it's definitely a must-go site for people who are interested in Chinese history.
2 hours and 30 minutes
2
Shaanxi History Museum
In China, people always think that the history of Xi'an city and Shaanxi Province is like the microcosm of Chinese history, since there were 13 different dynasties had their capitals built in Xi'an with a time duration of more than 1200 years. Millions of relics and treasures were buried underground and countless historical and cultural heritages and monuments are dotted in the whole area.
Shaanxi History Museum is the treasure house of the most amazing discoveries. It's a must see place for amateurs and those who are really interested in Chinese history.
3 hours
3
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi is the tomb of the fourth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty. It was constructed from 154 BC to 126 BC and covers a total area around 24 square kilometers. Over 8,000 attendant tombs were built around with the Emperor and Empress' tombs in the middle.
81 burial pits were found around the emperor's mausoleum with various kinds of burial objects in them.They consist of cavalry guards of honor, warriors, imperial concubines, court maids and all kinds of chariots, weapons, tools, utensils, food storage and all sorts of other objects.
It is more like an underground kingdom with all Terracotta representations and daily necessities that the emperor might have in another world.
To explore this underground museum built right by the emperor's mausoleum and to walk over these pits with relics through the glass passage way will make you feel that you are walking back to time, and you will get better understanding of the grandeur of imperial dynastic China.
2 hours
4
Forest of Stone Steles Museum
Forest of Stone Steles Museum is a treasure house of Chinese Calligraphy works. A big collection of stone steles engraved with various calligraphy works are displayed in this traditional style courtyard compound, with a time span of over 2000 years. It shows the evolution of Chinese written scripts through the long history. As the standard copies of the most outstanding calligraphers handwriting and ancient classics, these steles provide great value of culture study and learning.