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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover Xi’an’s history and folk culture on this tour blending world‑famous sightseeing and immersive village activities. Visit the UNESCO‑listed Terracotta Warriors Museum and admire the grand Qin‑Dynasty terracotta army. Then travel to a local Shaanxi village for multiple on‑site experiences. Explore traditional loess‑soil cave homes and learn about local folk lifestyles. Join a hands‑on terracotta‑warrior clay‑making workshop to engage with Qin history through craft. Take part in a Chinese cooking session to make biangbiang noodles and dumplings, then sample your own creations in the included village lunch.
What's included
Entrance fee
Lunch
Visit to traditional Shaanxi cave dwellings
Hands‑on Chinese cooking experience
Professional tour guide
Hands‑on terracotta warrior clay‑making workshop
Hotel pickup and drop‑off service
Gratuities
Personal expenses
What to expect
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
2h 30m · Admission ticket included
Visit the world-famous UNESCO Terracotta Army, Xi’an’s most iconic historical landmark. On this guided tour, you will explore the major excavation pits and professional relic exhibition halls. You can closely admire life-sized terracotta soldiers featuring one-of-a-kind facial features, listen to the authentic story of their accidental discovery by local farmers, and acquire profound knowledge of Qin Dynasty military systems and superb ancient craft techniques.
The pits of Terracotta Warriors are the burial pits of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin. The images of the pottery figurines are all different and their expressions are vivid. It is a pearl in the history of ancient Chinese sculpture art and is known as "the eighth wonder of the world" and "one of the great archaeological discoveries in the 20th century".
3h
Explore authentic Shaanxi cave‑home dwellings carved into loess soil. Learn about this time‑honoured local residential style, how the earthen structures adapt to northern Shaanxi’s climate, and the folk traditions of villagers who once lived inside these unique homes.
Join an engaging hands‑on terracotta‑warrior DIY workshop on‑site. Shape clay into miniature warrior figurines, and get a tangible feel for Qin‑Dynasty craftsmanship. This interactive craft brings the history of the Terracotta Army to life beyond simple sightseeing.
Dive into Shaanxi food culture with fun cooking activities. Follow local instructors to make biangbiang noodles and fold Chinese dumplings by hand. Afterwards, sit down for a satisfying village‑style lunch featuring the homemade dishes you have helped prepare.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel. After you make the booking please contact us via WeChat or Whatsapp.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
