Classic Xian Private Day Trip to Terracotta Warriors, City Wall & Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Tour Highlights
• Marvel at the proudly unflinching, life-sized Terracotta Warriors, considered the eighth wonder of the world.
• Visit Emperor Qin's Mausoleum, the final resting place of the first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang.
• Stroll along Xian City Wall, one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls in the world.
• Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of China’s best examples of Tang Dynasty style pagoda completed in AD652.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Xian.
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Xian
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour. However, your guide can suggest local food options. We recommend having a substantial breakfast and bringing snacks to tide you over during sightseeing. 

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Xian
• Transfer to Terracotta Warriors (1 hour)
• Visit Terracotta Warriors & Emperor Qin's Mausoleum (2 & half hours)
• Transfer to City Wall of Xian (1 hour)
• Visit City Wall of Xian (30 minutes)
• Transfer to Big Wild Goose Pagoda (30 minutes)
• Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Daci'en Temple (1 hour)
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Xian

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• You may cancel the booking and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GGC private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GGC tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GGC offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• During pickup, we allow a maximum wait time of 20 minutes. If you fail to show up and cannot be contacted, the tour will be cancelled without a refund.

Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Terracotta Warriors
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Terracotta Warriors by a comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle.

Explore Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shihuang, the first Emperor of China. They were buried to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The warriors were discovered in 1974 by a group of farmers digging a well. Since then, an estimated 8000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses have been discovered in three pits. The clay figures were once brightly painted with mineral colors and were grouped into a specific military formation. They are all different sizes and shapes, and each one is individually modeled. The Terracotta Army is one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century in the world. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Visit Emperor Qin's Mausoleum
Located at the northern foot of Mt. Lishan, Emperor Qin's Mausoleum is the final resting place of Emperor Qin Shihuang, founder of the first unified empire in Chinese history in the 3rd century BCE. The tomb mound, begun in 246 BCE, stands at a height of 76 meters within a rectangular double-walled enclosure. The property area of 56.25 square kilometers contains nearly 200 accompanying pits with terracotta warriors and horses, bronze chariots and weapons, acrobats, strongmen and musicians, and architectural remains. The highlight of the mausoleum is the two sets of bronze chariots that were unearthed in 1980. These chariots are half the size of the real chariots and are widely believed to resemble the real imperial chariots and horses used by Emperor Qin Shihuang.

Lunch on your own
Lunch is not included. You may try some fast food chains outside the Terracotta Warriors Museum.

Visit the City Wall of Xian
The City Wall of Xi’an, at 13.74 kilometers long, is the largest and only complete ancient city wall in China. Construction began in 1370, incorporating the western and southern parts of the original Tang Dynasty Imperial City Wall, and was completed in 1378. The wall encloses an area of 11.3 square kilometers (4.4 square miles) of old Xi’an city center in a rectangular circuit and was built as a defense fortification with a moat, drawbridges, watchtowers, corner towers, protruding parapets, and gate towers. The Xi’an City Wall exhibits the complete features of feudal society’s rampart architecture and is on the tentative list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Daci'en Temple
Constructed in 652 during the Tang dynasty, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda stands as one of Xi’an’s most recognizable landmarks. Rising to a height of 64 meters with seven stories and adorned with a golden spire, this brick pagoda was erected to enshrine Buddhist sutras and relics brought back from India by the renowned monk Xuanzang. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda serves as a testament to Xi’an’s rich history and its significance as a major center of Buddhism during the Tang dynasty. In 2014, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the “Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor”.

Daci'en Temple
Daci'en Temple was built in 648 by Crown Prince Li Zhi to honor his mother. The temple's name means "Great Kindness and Grace" in Chinese, reflecting the emperor's desire to pay tribute to his mother's virtues. In 649, Xuanzang, who is famous for his 17-year journey to India that inspired the well-known Chinese literary work “Journey to the West,” was appointed as the abbot of Daci’en Temple. At Daci’en Temple, Xuanzang founded the Buddhist Faxiang School, also known as the Consciousness-Only School. In 652, he built the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to house the Buddhist texts, Buddha statues, and sarira relics he brought back from India. After the fall of the Tang Dynasty, the temple fell into disrepair but was later renovated during the Ming & Qing dynasties. The surviving halls and rooms date back to the Qing dynasty.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
After visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, your private guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.