Terracotta Warriors Day Trip

Highlights / General details

Terra-Cotta Warriors As the greatest archaeological findings of the 20th century, Terra-cotta Warriors has a really long history. In 246 BC, Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had begun to prepare for his mausoleum which took 11 years to finish in order to defend him in the afterlife. There are over 7,000 pottery soldiers, horses, bronze chariots, and even weapons found in the tomb now. Since a group of farmers uncovered some pottery while digging for a well in Lintong, Xian, and Shaanxi Province in 1974, it has captured the attention of archeologists immediately. Many of them came to Xian to study and extend the digs. They had gained some achievements and found some artifacts associated with the Qin Dynasty (211-206 BC). Terra-cotta Warriors was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages and it has made Xi'an a famous city for tourists.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a history of over 1,300 years and is a typical ancient Chinese building. It is located in the southern suburb of Xian City. Because Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his classics brought from India in the pagoda, it is also a holy place for Buddhists. As a National Key Cultural Relic Preserve, it won the title of an AAAA Tourist Attraction as well.

Banpo Neolithic Village The Banpo Site is a typical Neolithic matriarchal community of the Yangshao Culture tracing back to about 6,000 years ago. The site is located in the Yellow River Valley just east of Xian and was first discovered in 1953 and opened to the public in 1958. It contains the remains of several well organised Neolithic settlements, showing a vivid picture of the lifestyle of the primitive Banpo people to visitors.

Inclusion

Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program. Local English-speaking tour guide for transfer and sightseeing program. Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary. Meals as specified in the itinerary. Parking fee & toll fee wherever applicable.

Exclusion

Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc. Gratuities to the tour guide & driver.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily Tour Departs: Pick up around 9:00am.

Duration

Approximately 8 hours.

Location Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 9:00am.

Itinerary Xi’an-Lintong Highway-Driving Time (1 hour) Banpo Neolithic Village- Sightseeing (1 hour) Museum of Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses-Sightseeing (2 hours) Emperor Qinshihuang Mausoleum-Sightseeing (40 minutes) Local restaurant-Lunch (1 hour) Short visit at the Terra-Cotta Replication Factory on the way back to downtown. Big Wild Goose Pagoda Plaza Outerview (Ascending Pagoda excluded) Drop-off service at your hotel.

Location

Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 9:00am.

Itinerary Xi’an-Lintong Highway-Driving Time (1 hour) Banpo Neolithic Village- Sightseeing (1 hour) Museum of Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses-Sightseeing (2 hours) Emperor Qinshihuang Mausoleum-Sightseeing (40 minutes) Local restaurant-Lunch (1 hour) Short visit at the Terra-Cotta Replication Factory on the way back to downtown. Big Wild Goose Pagoda Plaza Outerview (Ascending Pagoda excluded) Drop-off service at your hotel.

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