Xi’an in 1 Day: visit of the Terracotta Army, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the Da Ci’en Temple

Xi’an in 1 Day: visit of the Terracotta Army, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the Da Ci’en Temple

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Duration
7 hours

Languages

English

Starting time
9:00 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Meet your guide and driver at your hotel before heading off for a day of exploration, discovering the best sites of Xi'an!

The trip begins with a visit to the city’s main landmark: The Terracotta Army.  Admire clay army museum located at the heart of Emperor Qin’s Mausoleum.

See the trenches where over 8,000 clay statues representing warriors, horses and chariots were found. Sculpted in the 3rd century B.C., the statues represent warriors, horses and chariots and were buried there to accompany Emperor Qin, China’s first emperor, in his final resting place.

Lunch at a local restaurant before heading off for a factory where you can see artisans replicate models of the clay warriors.

Continue your tour with a visit to the Da Ci’en Temple. Also called the Temple of Great Maternal Grace, it is a typical temple of the Tang dynasty period.

Finish your visit exploring the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi’an’s biggest pagoda. Originally built by Emperor Gaozong of the Tang dynasty, this pagoda was rebuilt by Empress Wu Zetian at the beginning of the 8th century becoming the 7-floor tower you can see today. Your guide will tell you all about this historic Chinese empress and the Tang dynasty. You can also climb to the pagoda summit (not-included), before returning to the hotel.

 

Good to know

  • Availability: Monday to Sunday (excluding exceptional dates)
  • Departure point: your hotel
  • A shuttle bus will collect you from your hotel at a time that will be given to you during booking
     
  • Tour duration (approx.):
    • The Mausoleum of Emperor Qin: 2 hours
    • The factory replicating the clay statues: 40 min
    • The visit of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: 1 hour
  • For an additional fee, you can visit the top of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. You must ask your guide directly if you wish to do so.
  • The lunch menu is not available in advance and will be communicated to you on the day

Price includes

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • Tour of trenches 1, 2 and 3 in the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin
  • A traditional lunch
  • The visit of a factory replicating the clay statues
  • Visit to the Da Ci’en Temple
  • The visit of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Informative commentary from your English-language guide

Price doesn’t include

  • The ascension to the top of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (option available on-site)
  • Drinks
  • Any food or drinks not specified in your chosen package
  • Personal purchases
  • Tips for your guide and driver
  • All other extras

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