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
Recent Photos of this Tour
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DSC02420at the xian city wallPhoto by: sawilz05 2011 -
Big Goose PagodaBig Goose PagodaPhoto by: Jason LSingapore, 12 2009 -
Banpo MuseumBanpo MuseumPhoto by: Jason LSingapore, 12 2009 -
Bing Ma YongBing Ma YongPhoto by: Jason LSingapore, 12 2009 -
South Gate City WallsSouth Gate City WallsPhoto by: Jason LSingapore, 12 2009 -
Useful Information
The Famous City Walls of Xi'an
After your visit to the Terracotta Warriors site, enjoy a traditional Chinese style lunch. Then, 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.
Reviewed by Maurice S, April 2013
Had a very good english speaking guide, a very interesting tour, not to be missed and a nice lunch. well worth the money.
Reviewed by Frederick E S, June 2012
This tour was fantastic. What an amazingly interesting site. The lunch buffet at the restaurant was great. Our tour guide Laura was also great.
