Tour Style:
A long but focused day trip to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Your private English-speaking guide and car meet you at your Xi’an hotel, train station or airport (arrive from Beijing by G-series high-speed rail — 4.5–6 hours, or an early flight if you prefer). Lintong, 35 km east of Xi’an, holds roughly 8,000 life-size clay soldiers, horses and chariots buried with the first emperor Qin Shi Huang around 210 BC and rediscovered by farmers digging a well in 1974 (UNESCO-listed). You’ll cover Pit 1, Pit 2, Pit 3 and the bronze-chariot museum at a proper pace, break for lunch at a local noodle kitchen on your own bill, and finish back at your Xi’an pickup point or the station for the evening train. Total door to door: 10+ hours.
Duration: 10+ Hours
Attractions(Cities):
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
Pick-up point:
Your hotel in Xi'an, train station or airport (based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Your hotel in Xi'an, train station or airport (based on your requirement)
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your requirements in your inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash, Wire, Paypal, WesternUnion, Wechat, Alipay, Bank Transfer
Available: Daily
Your English-speaking guide meets you at the exit of your Xi’an hotel, the arrivals gate of Xi’an Xianyang airport, or the exit of Xi’an North or Xi’an railway station — tell us which when you book — holding a Your Way Holiday sign. Your private air-conditioned car and driver wait curbside; bags stay in the car, bottled water on board.
If you have time before the museum, your guide pulls over at a neighbourhood kitchen in Xi’an for biangbiang noodles (hand-pulled wide ribbons with chilli, black vinegar and hot oil) or rou jia mo (slow-braised pork, chopped into a hot sesame flatbread — the local answer to a hamburger). You pay for what you eat; halal versions are easy on request given Xi’an’s Muslim quarter.
Three kilometres from the tomb mound of Qin Shi Huang at Lintong, this is one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century — rediscovered by farmers sinking a well in 1974 and UNESCO-listed in 1987. Roughly 8,000 life-size clay soldiers, horses and chariots were buried around 210 BC to guard the first emperor in the afterlife. Your guide walks you through the site museum first — that’s where the armouror figures and the two bronze chariots are — then into the three excavation pits.
The biggest hangar, 230 m long, holds the 210 surviving vanguard warriors in eleven east-facing corridors of marched infantry. Take the elevated walkway along the north side for the full scale; the front three rows are unarmoured pioneers, behind them armoured heavy infantry. Look at the individual faces — no two are the same, and traces of the original pigment are still visible on some figures.
A U-shaped formation combining cavalry, foot archers, charioteers and mixed units — essentially a snapshot of Qin combined-arms doctrine. The kneeling archers in the east corner and the cavalry squad with saddle-less horses (stirrups came 600 years later) are the two essential groups your guide will stop you at.
The smallest pit — 68 high-ranking officers in a curved room, likely the command post of the buried army. Next door, the bronze chariot exhibit holds two half-scale bronze and gold chariots excavated from the tomb mound itself — the craftsmanship of the harness, umbrellas and driver figures is unmatched from the period.
Your driver takes you back to your Xi’an hotel, or drops you at Xi’an North station or Xianyang airport for your onward train or flight. Total door-to-door for the day: 10+ hours. Your guide stays on WeChat or WhatsApp if you need a late-night recommendation.
Yes — the fastest G-series trains cover Beijing West to Xi’an North in 4.5 hours; take the early train in and the evening train out. Longer ride up to 6 hours on slower G services. Alternative: fly Beijing Capital to Xi’an Xianyang in 2.5 hours each way.
Your hotel in Xi’an, Xi’an North or Xi’an railway station, or Xi’an Xianyang airport arrivals gate — tell us which when you book. This tour is based in Xi’an; the Beijing-side transfer is optional.
No, deliberately. Your guide drives you to a genuine Xi’an noodle or Muslim-quarter kitchen and helps you order; you pay for what you eat. Halal or lighter orders easy.
Terracotta Warriors entry, the site museum and all three pits are quoted with the tour at booking. Send your date and group size and we’ll email options and pricing.
Roughly 3–4 km on the day, all flat — the pits are covered walkways and the museum is indoor. Wheelchair-accessible routes exist; tell us at booking.
Yes — only your party, your own car and driver, your own English-speaking local Xi’an guide.
The core day covers the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum at Lintong. Add either option below if you want the Beijing-side transfer handled, or a first-class seat on the G-series rail both ways.
First-Class Seats on the Beijing–Xi’an High-Speed Rail
G-series trains run Beijing West to Xi’an North in 4.5–6 hours. Second class is the default; upgrade to first class (2 2 seats, more legroom, quieter coach) or business class (fully-flat pods) if you want to sleep on the way over. We book the seat for your group in the same reservation.
Private Transfers Between Your Beijing Hotel and Beijing West Station
Round-trip car, driver and luggage handling in Beijing on the day — hotel to Beijing West for the outbound train, and back from Beijing West when you roll in the evening. Sedan, SUV or minivan depending on group size. In Xi’an, the Terracotta day already includes a private car and guide, so no extra transfer is needed on that side.
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Doing Xi’an from Beijing in a day sounds ambitious but the arrangement was smooth. The tickets and train seats were handled in advance, and guides met us at both ends of the journey, so we never stood around wondering where to go. The Terracotta Warriors with a good guide were a different experience to just staring at pots, she explained the excavation and how each face is unique and let us ask anything. Lunch was a short stop at a noodle place she vouched for, the wide biangbiang noodles were massive and tasty. Everyone timed it well so we caught the return train relaxed, not sprinting.
Sounds crazy to do Xi’an as a day trip from Beijing but the bullet train makes it work. Left Beijing at 7am, arrived Xi’an around 11:30am. Guide met us at the station and we went straight to the Terracotta Warriors. Had about 3 hours there - enough to see all three pits and the bronze chariots. Lunch was biangbiang noodles (the famous wide noodles) at a small shop near the Muslim Quarter. Quick stroll through the Quarter, then back to the station for the 5pm train. Back in Beijing by 10:30pm. Exhausting but unforgettable. Guide Kevin kept us moving efficiently without making it feel rushed.
We are planning to see the Terracotta Warriors on 4 March. We are two adults and two children (aged 15 and 13).
C you , please, clarify a few things for me?
1- Is the bullet train ticket from Beijing to Xi'an included in this tour, or do we have to purchase it separately?
2- Can the driver who takes us from the hotel to the train station and vice versa pick us up at any hotel in Beijing, or is there a specific coverage area?
3- As this is a full-day tour, what time do you suggest we leave the hotel in Beijing?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thanks.
Replied:15 April 2026
Dear Yasmin,
Thank you for your interest in our Beijing–Xi’an Terracotta Warriors day trip! We are glad to answer your questions:
Round-trip bullet train tickets from Beijing to Xi’an are included in the tour package.
We provide hotel–train station transfers and can pick you up from any hotel in central Beijing.
For this full-day trip, we recommend leaving your hotel very early in the morning to catch the high-speed train.
To prepare the complete itinerary and final quotation for your group (2 adults + 2 children aged 15 and 13), we will contact you by email with all details.Once we receive your confirmed travel date and hotel information, we will immediately send you the detailed day tour itinerary and final customized quotation tailored to your group.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.
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I booked this trip for my parents after they spent a few days in Beijing. They really wanted to see the impressive Terracotta Warriors, but I was worried about transportation and language barriers. So, I reached out to Your Way Holiday, and they took care of everything! They arranged convenient high-speed train tickets for my parents, and a guide met them at the station, making the whole experience stress-free. My parents said the guide in Xi'an was fantastic and explained the history of the Terracotta Army in great detail. I’m so happy the trip went smoothly and my parents had such a safe, enjoyable time!
Replied:27 October 2026
Glad we could ease the transport and language worries so your parents could just enjoy the Warriors. Thank you!
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The bullet train trip from Beijing to Xi'an was smooth and quick. The Terracotta Warriors were absolutely mind-blowing! Seeing thousands of these life-sized figures up close is a surreal experience. The museum was well-organized, and our guide provided amazing insights into the history. Highly recommend this tour to history lovers!
Replied:27 October 2026
Glad the Beijing-to-Xi'an train ran smooth and the Warriors blew you away - they're surreal in person. Thanks, Isabella!
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Taking the bullet train to Xi’an was smooth and exciting, but seeing the Terracotta Warriors in person was jaw-dropping. The scale, detail, and history behind each soldier were incredible. Our guide was passionate and gave great context. It’s a long day—but 100% worth it!
Replied:27 October 2026
Seeing each soldier's detail up close is jaw-dropping - glad the Xi'an leg paid off. Thanks, Ines!
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Visiting the Terracotta Warriors was the highlight of my trip to China! The sheer scale of the excavation site is mind-blowing, and seeing the intricacies of the warriors up close was awe-inspiring. The bullet train made the trip easy and stress-free, and the whole experience was perfectly organized. A great way to immerse yourself in China’s rich history!
Replied:27 October 2026
The scale of the pits never translates in photos - glad seeing the warriors up close made your trip. Thanks, Lucia!
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The day trip from Beijing to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Warriors was an unforgettable experience! The museum was incredible, with thousands of life-sized figures telling the story of China’s ancient past. The bullet train made the journey quick and comfortable, and the guide provided insightful information that brought the history to life. Highly recommend this tour for history buffs!
Replied:27 October 2026
A day trip to the Warriors is worth every minute on the train - glad the museum amazed you, Jasper!
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If you’re short on time but still want to see Xi’an’s top site, this tour is ideal. The Terracotta Army was even more impressive than I imagined. It is a long travel day, so be prepared, but the experience makes it totally worth it.
I was impressed by how smoothly everything went – from hotel pickup in Beijing to the bullet train and back. The museum visit was well-paced and informative. We even had time to try some local Xi’an food! For a day trip, it felt very complete.
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