Terracotta Warriors Private Tours from Beijing, Shanghai, or Tianjin

 Best Way to Experience the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an | Expert-Guided Tours 

 Obsessed with service since 2003, our Terracotta Warriors tour leaders are true local experts, deeply knowledgeable about Xi’an’s culture, customs, and traditions. They understand how important a visit to the Terracotta Army Museum is to your China journey and are committed to creating a seamless, memorable experience tailored just for you.

From navigating traffic between Xi’an and the Terracotta Army Museum to avoiding peak crowds and finding the best angles for stunning photos of the warriors, our guides handle the details so you don’t have to. They also focus on what truly matters to travelers: keeping children safe in busy areas, dining safely and comfortably near the museum, and understanding local etiquette while exploring Xi’an.

Your guide will listen carefully to your interests and pace, thoughtfully arranging your itinerary so you have ample time to bike along the ancient City Wall, explore historic neighborhoods, or savor Xi’an’s famous cuisine. For families traveling with young children, we can even assist with stroller rentals to ensure a smooth and stress-free visit.

With us, your Terracotta Warriors experience is not just a tour—it’s expertly guided, carefully planned, and genuinely cared for.
 

"Our guide Daniel was fabulous!! He is an asset to your company-polite, spoke very well, knowledgeable, kind and helpful!!" - Joan, from the USA, experienced on April 3, 2019

The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the burial pit of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin, where moe than a thousand terracotta soldiers were unearthed, each with a gesture of expression. Each is different. Standing in front of the huge underground military battlefield, you will feel the extraordinary strength of the First Emperor who overthrew six kingdoms and unified the world 2,000 years ago. It took 38 years to build, and when the first emperor Ying Zheng came to the throne at the age of 13, he started to build his own mausoleum, recruiting hundreds of thousands of people all year round. In the spring of 1974, when local farmers dug a well and found a ceramic warrior's head, it was built at a cost of 38 years. 

The terracotta warriors were able to see the light of day, and three pits are currently being excavated. Currently excavated three pits scenery of the first terracotta pit, is the earliest excavated, the largest pit. The first one is the first and the second one is the second. The three pits have a total of nearly 8,000 terracotta figurines and terracotta horses that are similar in size to real people and real horses. There are vehicle soldiers, cavalry and infantry and other different kinds of soldiers, arranged in a neat and orderly manner. Within the scenic spot there are unearthed cultural relics showroom and Qinling bronze carriage showroom, respectively display the unearthed bronze weapons and two bronze carriages. 

The terracotta warriors and horses unearthed according to the different costumes, demeanor, hair style, can be divided into general figurines, warrior figurines, carriages and so on. . Each terracotta figure has a different face, hairstyle, body shape and look. The terracotta figurines and horses were originally painted, but due to later fire and soaking, most have peeled off and changed color. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses scenic area is full of tourists every day, and you can avoid the peak when you visit, starting with the smallest pit three. After the tour, visitors can take a free coach to the mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin for about 5 minutes.