Private Xi’an Tour: Terracotta Army & Everlasting Sorrow Show

5.0 (4 reviews) Xian, China
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

On this tour, you will marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese artisans at the Terracotta Army. Later, watch the grand outdoor water show Song of Everlasting Sorrow, a stunning live performance depicting the poignant love story between Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei against the mountain backdrop of Huaqing Palace. Your knowledgeable guide will share untold historical secrets of the Terracotta Warriors and Tang Dynasty emperors.
Daily departures available, valid April 1 – October 31.

What's included

  • Private vehicle pick-up & drop-off
  • Private English-speaking tour guide
  • Entry – Song of Everlasting Sorrow Performance (No assigned seats)
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Entry – Terracotta Army
  • Gratuities
  • Food

What to expect

  1. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    3h · Admission ticket included
    We’ll pick you up at your Xi’an hotel around 2 PM and head to the world-famous Terracotta Army for a 2 to 3-hour guided tour.
    Regarded as Xi’an’s most iconic landmark, this spectacular archaeological museum features three major excavation pits: Pit 1, Pit 2 and Pit 3, plus a dedicated exhibition hall displaying exquisite bronze chariots and horses. Pit 1 is the largest of the three pits, lined with thousands of vivid terracotta warriors.
    Alongside Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum, the whole site is inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Your professional English guide will tell you rich historical tales of the Qin Dynasty and introduce the unique culture behind these lifelike clay figures.
  2. A Song of Everlasting Sorrow
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You may choose to enjoy dinner on your own. Afterwards, we will transfer you to Huaqing Palace to watch the spectacular outdoor live performance Song of Everlasting Sorrow.
    Nestled at the foot of Lishan Mountain, Huaqing Palace lies merely 5 kilometers east of the Terracotta Army Museum. This scenic spot is well-known for the timeless romantic tragedy of Emperor Xuanzong and his beloved concubine Yang Yuhuan from the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
    The Song of Everlasting Sorrow show is extremely popular during peak travel seasons, especially July through October. We highly recommend booking your tour at least 7 days ahead of time. Tickets frequently sell out, which may result in unavailable seats for late reservations.
    Once the performance concludes, we will drive you back to your Xi’an hotel at approximately 10:00 PM.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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