CHINA
The best days out, booked and reviewed.
The 15 most popular xi an tours, with prices, durations and the platform you book through. The ones worth planning a day around, and what each actually gets you on the ground.
Xi'an Terracotta Army tour with skip-the-line tickets, multilingual guides, hotel pickup options, and a no-factory visit focused on Qin history.
Most Popular“Our guide David was great! We were given a lot of information and taken through huge crowds without an issue :)”
Xi’an half-day bus tour to the Terracotta Army with hotel pickup options, a replica factory stop, and guided skip-the-line entry.
“Lucas was an amazing host. It was a great day and very interesting to learn more about China‘s first emperor and his terracotta army.”
Skip Terracotta Army lines with an English guide, tour all three pits, then enjoy a local family lunch in Lintong District.
“Such a wonderful tour! Visiting the Terracotta Warriors was otherworldly and Andy was such an informative and experienced guide. Afterwards he took us for a lovely homemade lunch at his parent’s house which made the experience feel very homely and special! Definitely recommend!”
A half-day Terracotta Army tour from Xi’an with hotel pickup, an English guide, skip-the-line tickets, lunch, and a factory workshop.
“Nana the guide has gone beyond her job to keep us informed and in assisting us Fortunately it was a low season and the crowd was light, we enjoyed the terracotta warriors tour and NaNa explanation was top class 👍👍👍”
One day in Xi'an: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, plus a family lunch with an English guide and transfers.
“We happened to be only the three of us....so a private tour with the car of the tour guide. Very good experience...Tourguide very good and nice,speaks fluently English and explains everything...Enough time to see all the highlights.”
Skip-the-line Xi’an Terracotta Warriors admission using your passport at North Gate. Ticket-only, no guide, no hotel pickup. Great value for DIY explorers.
“Tutto bene”
Small-group and private ways to see the Terracotta Army in Xi'an with skip-the-line tickets, an English guide, and hotel pickup.
“Everything was perfect, the car was clean and on time. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and kind, made sure we got to see everything despite the big crowds.”
English-guided Xi'an in a day with smart ticket support. See the Terracotta Army, City Wall, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
“It was a nice tour made better by the guide Lisa. She wanted to discuss China with the people on the tour and made the whole experience better.”
Xi’an Great Tang Dynasty night show plus optional dumplings, with English/Chinese on-screen text and optional hotel pickup.
“The show was out of this world. The dumpling meal was great. Please note that there is no guide in sight throughout the evening.”
English-guided small-group Terracotta Warriors tour in Xi’an with ticket help and optional hotel pickup, focused on Pit 1–3.
“David is such a sweet, knowledgable guide. He seems to know everyone in the museum area and hence we got exclusive pictures even with one of the farmers that originally discovered the terracotta army. Great experience, would absolutely recommend!”
Prebook Terracotta Army entry in Xi’an with passport registration via WhatsApp, then explore Pits 1–3 at your pace for about 3–4 hours.
“Everything worked out perfect! We could enter with our passports without a problem. And we also got very helpful information beforehand by Li. Thank you!”
Xi'an Terracotta Warriors tour with optional guide or transfer. Pre-booked tickets, skip lines, and options from 3–8 hours.
“We loved every minute of this tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and spoke perfect English.”
Enter Xi’an’s Ming-Qing City Wall at Yongningmen with an e-ticket and passport. Skip lines, stroll or bike the ramparts for a full day.
“Don't purchase through this company, they charge you over double the price of buying a ticket at the gate. They also changed my gate after purchasing, which meant I had to waste money on another Didi to get to the correct entrance.”
English-guided Terracotta Army day trip with hotel pickup, reserved tickets to skip lines, Sanqin Combo lunch option, and smart Xi’an timing.
“Fantastic! Not crowded at all in the afternoon, I could watch the terracottas in details. worth recommending.”
Xi’an Tang Dynasty show with optional dumpling or local dinner and hotel transfer, with English captions and Muslim/vegetarian care for about $33.
“Very beautiful spectacle and delicious food. i am amazed by how talented actores in china are. Zhang was absolutely perfect and on time very chatty 🤙😁 and helpful😃”
From the Great Wall in the north to the Li River in the south, city by city.
