The 15 Best Xi'an and Terracotta Army Day Trips from Beijing

1.Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $564Our pick

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an on the G91 bullet train, meet a private guide such as Serena, Alice, or Bo, enjoy Biang Biang noodles, and spend the afternoon at the Terracotta Warriors before returning on the G90. It is a long day, but careful transfers keep it practical.

“Tour was extremely informative and the museum of the Terracotta Warriors was phenomenal. All the transportation was early, roomy and clean cars with many amenities. The breakfast bag for the train ride to Xi’an was totally unexpected and superb. We really enjoyed our tour guides local knowledge that helped maximize our time with the large crowds during the national holiday. The lunch at the local restaurant was outstanding.”

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2.Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Train-All Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 17 hours · from $438

Leave your Beijing hotel before dawn, ride 4.5 hours to Xi’an, and explore all three Terracotta Warriors pits with an English-speaking guide such as Henry, Lucia, or Jasmine. Private station transfers and museum admission are included, but lunch and the long 17-hour day are your responsibility.

“The guide, Lucia was very kind and explained everything in detail. She was very patient and took a lot of pictures for us. Overall it was a great experience.”

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3.8-Day All-inclusive Private Tour to Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $2,169

Travel privately through Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai with local guides, 5-star hotel stays, airport transfers, a high-speed train, and an internal flight. You’ll visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Yu Garden, and the Bund, with three included lunches and daily breakfast.

“This was a great tour to check off many of the items on our china Bucket list. It included the great wall, the forbidden city, the summer palace, the terracotta soldiers, a high speed train, a river cruise in Shanghai and much more. The guides, hotRead more”

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4.Terra-Cotta Warriors Entry with Optional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $188

See more than 8,000 life-size Qin Dynasty warriors and horses at Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors Museum. Choose entry only, private transport, or an English-speaking guide. The 2 to 7-hour format suits independent sightseeing, while hotel pickup is available with transfer options.

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5.10-Day China Tour to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu and Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $2,979

Travel privately through four major Chinese cities in 10 days, with airport transfers, guides, drivers, hotels, high-speed trains, a domestic flight, and key admissions included. Expect the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, giant pandas, Shanghai’s Bund, and Zhujiajiao.

“We started our incredible trip to China right from the capital, spending 4 days there. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by a smiling Emily who was our guide for this experience. Without his support it would have been difficult to move forward bRead more”

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6.Beijing to Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · from $180

Travel from Beijing to Xi'an by 4.5-hour bullet train, then visit the Terracotta Army with a private guide and driver. Cindy helps arrange tickets, while guides such as Rosa explain the museum clearly. Hotel transfers and admission are included, but train fares and meals cost extra.

“This tour was probably my favorite activity in China! Rosa is wonderful is so knowledgeable about the history of China. She was waiting for me at the airport exactly where she said she would be and we made great time getting to the museum. Definitely book this tour if you’re in the area! I only wish that I had more time to explore Xi’an! Thank you, Rosa, for a wonderful day!!”

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7.Private China Tour to Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $2,999

Travel privately through four very different Chinese destinations in 11 days. Visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Zhangjiajie’s Avatar-style peaks, glass bridge, and Shanghai’s Bund. Hotels, guides, drivers, breakfasts, six lunches, train transfer, and domestic flights are included.

“This 11-day tour through these cities of CHINA, was wonderful, interesting, fascinating and rich in history... really beautiful. Referring to VIATOR as an agency, we can only compliment as everything was organized in a capillary PERFECT! Both froRead moreAuto-translated”

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8.5 Days Beijing and Xian Tour by bullet train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,018

Spend five busy days with private guides in Beijing and Xi’an, including Mutianyu, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors, city walls, museums, and Muslim Quarter. Lily’s team assigns local guides such as Vivian, Cathy, Michael, or Julie, with hotels, meals, and the Xi’an to Beijing return trip arranged separately.

“Absolutely wonderful from beginning to end. Very organised and went to plan. Excellently guides in every location- Victoria, Jackie, Eric, Cecelia and Julie. What an incredible tour company and group. Recommend so highly.”

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9.6-Day Small Group Beijing Xi’an Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,229

See Beijing’s imperial landmarks, walk the Mutianyu Great Wall, visit a hutong family, then fly to Xi’an for the Terracotta Warriors, city wall, Muslim Quarter, and Tang Dynasty show. English-speaking guides such as Kevin, Tracy, Maggie, and Selina have led this small-group itinerary.

“Beijing tour was fantastic. We saw the major sites, ate good food, and stayed at great hotel. Our tour guide Maggie was terrific. Her English was good and she was knowledgeable about the sites. Maggie was a delight and she always had a smile on her face. She gladly helped me and other group members take photos.”

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10.Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $299

Leave your Beijing hotel at 5:30am, ride the bullet train to Xi’an, and meet a private English-speaking guide such as Nancy. Visit the Terracotta Warriors for about 2.5 hours, eat lunch, and return to Beijing the same night. Expect a long, rewarding day with 10,000 to 20,000 steps.

“Sunflower Li and her team did a fantastic job in assuring that we had the most wonderful and complete experience while visiting the Terracotta Warriors in Xian. Sunflower met us, on time, and we departed for the Railway Station where she offRead more”

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11.Beijing Private Tour: Xi’an Terracotta Warriors by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $434

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by reserved second-class high-speed train, meet an English-speaking guide at the Terracotta Warriors Museum, and explore Pits 1, 2, and 3. Private cars handle hotel and station transfers. Guide Spring is praised for clear history and useful details. Food is not included.

“Excellent tour, very worthwhile taking the time to see the terracotta warriors, our guide Spring was Excellent and full of knowledge and made sure we had the best experience, thank you spring.”

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12.Terracotta Army Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $30Best value

Visit Xi’an’s Terracotta Army independently with a prebooked entry slot valid for three hours. You will show your passport at the entrance, then explore Pits 1, 2, and 3 at your own pace. This English-only service requires overseas passports, WhatsApp or iMessage, and advance passport details.

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13.Bus Tour of Terracotta Warriors With Guide & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $33

You’ll visit Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors Museum with an English-speaking guide such as Chelsea or Nana, ride by bus from your hotel, stop at a terracotta workshop, and share a Chinese lunch. The museum visit lasts about two hours, while the full outing usually takes three to six hours.

“The trip was really great! Thanks a lot to my guide Nana!”

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14.7 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,835

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an and Shanghai by second-class bullet train on a private seven-day tour. Visit Mutianyu Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Yu Garden, and the Bund, with airport transfers, hotels, breakfast, entrance fees, and English-speaking local guides included.

“The local operator did a wonderful job on making arrangements to make our trip so comfortable. They went out of their way to meet our needs. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. China is a very clean and beautiful country. People are friendly. We felt safe walking around at night. The squat toilet is quite a challenge though.”

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15.Private 4-Day Tour: Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu & Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,180

See China’s essential sights on a private four-day route from Beijing to Shanghai. Your guides, including Julia, Vicky, Mollie, and Owen, handle airport and station transfers, while you visit Mutianyu, the Forbidden City, Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, Chengdu’s pandas, and more.

“The tour was amazing! It’s a fantastic way to see some of China’s most famous sights in a relatively short space of time - all of our guides (Julia, Vicky and Mollie) were fantastic and really helped us understand what we were seeing and to give Read more”

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