Meet your guide and air-conditioned coach at your central Xi’an hotel, and begin your trip to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, located just outside the city.
On route, learn about these extraordinary ancient clay warriors, one of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries. Found by farmers in 1974, this vast army of soldiers and chariots was created in the 3rd century BC to accompany China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, into the afterlife. The figures were buried alongside him and consist of thousands of sculptures, each with individual features, uniforms, and postures.
Before visiting the museum, stop at a terracotta figurine factory specializing in the reproduction of the clay warriors. Watch the artisans crafting the miniature statues and take the opportunity to try carving a figurine for yourself.
Then, continue to the museum and marvel at the rows of more than 7,000 sculptures. See Pit 1, the largest of the excavated pits and home to around 6,000 soldiers, and view Pits 2 and 3, with their cavalry and infantry units and officers. Then, admire the bronze horse-pulled chariots and other artefacts at the museum’s Multi-Exhibition Hall. Enjoy a delicious Chinese-style lunch before concluding the tour with hotel drop-off.
