The 4 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 $188Best value

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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