Terracotta Warriors Essential Full Day Tour from Xi'an
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- Location:Xian, China
- Duration:9 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2042XASIC_01
Xi'an is home to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses, one of the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. This full-day tour offers you the opportunity to explore the site, where 7,000 of these life-sized figures were constructed to guard Emperor Qin Shihuang's tomb. You’ll also visit the Banpo site (home to artifacts of a Neolithic matriarchal community).
Highlights
- Xian tour to the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses
- Get up close to Emperor Qin's Mausoleum, the site of the Terracotta Army
- Visit the Banpo ruins dating back 6,000 years
- Enjoy a Chinese lunch
- Friendly and informative guide
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The Terracotta Army in Xi’an was created to guard Emperor Qin Shihuang's tomb and to protect him in the afterlife. It is estimated that there are more than 7,000 life-sized terracotta figures and horses buried in the mausoleum, and you can see this spectacular site on this full-day tour! The museum complex features extensive exhibits, artifacts and a movie of the rich history of the site.
After your visit to the Terracotta Warriors site, you'll head to the site of the Banpo ruins. Dating back about 6,000 years, Banpo was a typical Neolithic matriarchal community. At that time, the Banpo people used tools made primarily of wood and stone. Women, the crucial labor force, were responsible for making pottery, spinning, and raising the family while the men fished. These ruins of a Banpo village was discovered in 1953, when 45 houses, six pottery kilns, 200 storage pits, 250 adult's tombs and children's burial jars, and 10,000 tools and utensils were unearthed.
Finish by enjoying a traditional Chinese style lunch.
Schedule Details
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Tour departs from Xi'an hotels
Departure Time:8am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:9 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
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