Xi'an: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Goose Pagoda & Family Lunch

Name: Xi'an: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Goose Pagoda & Family Lunch
Brand: Viator
Price: 25 USD
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5.0(52)8 hours - 9 hoursEnglishBook 4 hours aheadXian, China

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Discover the best of Xi’an in just one day! Join our group tour to explore the city’s top three iconic landmarks: the world-famous Terracotta Army, the ancient City Wall, and the historic Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You’ll also get to visit a local family in a village near the Terracotta Army, where you’ll savor an authentic home-cooked lunch – a true highlight of this experience.

This carefully designed tour blends culture, history, and convenience seamlessly. With a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and a comfortable, no-rush itinerary, you’ll forge a deeper connection to Xi’an’s rich heritage.

Why choose us? • Comfortable group size for a more personal experience • Expert local guide with deep cultural insights • home-cooked authentic lunch with a local family • Unbeatable value for your money

Perfect for first-time visitors and culture lovers alike, this is the ultimate way to experience Xi’an in a single day.

Included

City Wall & Goose Pagoda Temple Tickets (not included with the ticket booking option)
Air-Conditioned Vehicle (not included with the ticket booking option)
Licensed English-Speaking Guide (not included with the ticket booking option)
Local Family Lunch (not included with the ticket booking option)
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off (not included with the ticket booking option)
Terracotta Army Tickets

Not included

Gratuities
Terracotta Army ticket booking service does NOT include guided tours, hotel pick-up, or lunch.

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What you'll do

Pick you up
1. Our guide and driver will go to your hotel lobby to pick you up on time. 2. Please acknowledge us your hotel name and address when you purchase the tour
Activities & Attractions: After approximately one hour of driving, we will visit the Terracotta Army
Prepare to be amazed by 7,000 life-sized terracotta warriors arranged in an authentic battle formation, which have been buried underground for over 2,200 years. (The recommended visiting time is 2.5 hours, and the area is mostly flat.) The museum tour includes three original pits: Pit 1: Represents the main combat force. Pit 2: Known as the "Flexible Troupe" (mobile unit). Pit 3: Serves as the command center. Undoubtedly, this is an invaluable resource for exploring the history of China’s first imperial dynasty, the Qin Dynasty.
3 hoursAdmission included
Lunch
After visiting the Terracotta Army, we will have lunch at a local family's home in a village near the Terracotta Army. Here, you can taste authentic home-cooked dishes that are different from those in restaurants and interact with the locals through conversations.
1 hour
Activities & Attractions: In the afternoon, vist the City Wall, which is an icon
ic building in Xi'an City and also a defensive structure of the ancient city. Our tour guide will take you to walk on top of the wall, enjoy the scenery of the city, and understand the historical and cultural significance of the wall(Bicycle rental fee on the City Wall is not included).
1 hourAdmission included
Activities & Attractions: The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, located in the Great Ci'e
n Temple in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, is one of the city's iconic landmarks. Built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty, it was constructed to house the Buddhist scriptures, relics, and statues brought back by the famous monk Xuanzang from India. Standing at 64.517 meters tall, the pagoda has a square base and seven stories. Its simple and elegant architecture, with gray bricks forming the structure, showcases the unique style of Tang - Dynasty architecture. Inside the pagoda, there are many cultural relics and inscriptions, which are of great value for studying ancient Buddhist culture and history. As a symbol of the ancient Silk Road and a witness to the cultural exchange between China and India, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda attracts numerous visitors from home and abroad every year.
1 hourAdmission included
Drop off: After a great day of activities, we'll take you back to your hotel or drop you off at the Bell Tower Hotel
It's perfect for those who want to visit the Muslim Quarter on their own—just cross the street to get there.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

1. Terracotta Army Tickets Option: No pick-up service 2. Small Group Tour Option: Pick-up service is available for hotels within Xi'an's downtown 2nd Ring Road (train stations and airports excluded). 3. Private Tour Option: Pick-up service is available for any hotel in Xi'an (train stations and airports excluded). 4. If your hotel is outside our pickup area, please meet us at the designated meeting point hotel.

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Left Art Fashion Boutique Hotel Xi'an Zhonglou
No.172 East Mutoushi, South Main Street, Beilin District, Zhonggulou Square, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Muslim Hostel
No.40 Xiyangshi, Lianhu District, Xi'an, China
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Big House Liyuge Hotspring Guesthouse
No. 70 Xiguanzheng Street, Lintong District, Xi'an, China
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Kai Hong Hotel
No.2 Luomashi, Chengzhong District, Xi'an, China
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LiGing Hotel (Zhonggulou Square Branch)
No. 20 Zhengnan West Main Street, Gulou Square, 50M West of Zhonglou, Xi'an, China
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Mehood Lestie Hotel Xi'an Drum Tower
No.7 Zhubashi, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Luke Apartment Hotel
12002 Block A Hongfu Jiahui, Zhigulou Plaza, Xi'an, China
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Xi'an King Town No.1 Hotel
No.176 Dongmutoushi, Nanda Jie, Beilin, Xi'an, China
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Youzi Single Youth Apartment
Near Zhonggulou South Main Street, Xi'an, China
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Qingjian Business Hotel
No.53 Nanyuanmen, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Lechao Hotel Xi'an Juhuayuan
No.32 Dongtingmen, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Li Jing Hotel
No.20 West Street, Xi'an, China
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Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Bell Tower by IHG
No.70, Nandajie,Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Shunxin Business Hotel
Cross Cypress, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Home Inn Boutique Xi'an Zhonglou South Main Street Fen Alley
No.18 Fen Alley, South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Jiahe Business Hotel
No.6 Jiefang Market, South Avenue, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Xian Skytel Hotel
No.32 South Main Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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The Silk Road in Chang‘an Youth Space
No.67 Zhubashi, West Main Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Hilton Garden Inn Xi'an Bell Tower
No.15 Fen Xiang Road, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Campanile Xi'an Bell Tower Huimin Street
No.8 Zhengxue Street, Beilin District, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Chengshe Shangpin Apartment Hotel
No.16-1 Yinmachi Juhuayuan Dongda Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Fukang Inn
No.46 South Main Street, Xincheng District, Xi'an, China
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Xiangzi Shaoting Hotel
No. 9 Defu Alley Xiangzimiao Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Guantu Express Hotel
Floor 12-13, No.2 Building, Yunlong Mansion, Crossing of Duanlu Men, Xi'an, China
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Union Alliance Atravis Executive Hotel
No.51 Ximutou Shi, South Street, Xi'an, China
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Shuyuanli Guest House
No 56, Shuyuanmen, Nanyuan Men, Xi'an, China
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Yin Fashion Theme Hotel
West Crossing of Ximutoushi, Zhubashi, Xi'an, China
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Wen Yuan Hotel - Vip Building
No.9Zhong Gu Lou Square, Xida Street, Xi'an, China
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Xi Yun Holiday Hotel
No.19 Baishulin, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Chang'an Hotel Apartment
Room 9050 Tower A Hongfujiahui Square, No.1 North Main Street, Lianhu District, Xi'an, China
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Eastern House Boutique Hotel
Crossing of Dachejia Alley and Fen Alley, Beilin District, Side Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Xi'an, China
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Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Central
No.36 Zhuba City, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Defu Young Hostel
No.2 Defu Alley, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Xingzhengyuan International Hotel
No.1 Luomashi, East Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Starway Hotel Xi'an Zhuque Gate
No.36 South Guangji Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Cypress Inn
No.53 Baishulin, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Huadong Business Motel
Southeast of Baishulin Shizi, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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CitiGO Hotel Bell Tower Xi'an
No.18 Xiangzimiao St, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Xi'an City Hotel
No.70 South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Yiwan Motel
Baishuli Shizi, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Yongbao Jinyue Hotel
No.25 Zhangfu Lane, Juhua Garden, Dongda Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Tengda Motel
No.63 Dongdingmen, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Yimi Yangguang Theme Apartement Xi'an Zhonggulou Huiminjie
6F Holiday International Apartment, No.88 North Main Street, Xi'an, China
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Baomihua Yingyuan Hotel Xi'an Zhonglou East Main Street
No. 1 Juhuayuan, Xi'an, China
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Ibis Hotel(Xi'an Bell Tower Subway Station)
No.45 West Street, Xi'an, China
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Bell Tower Hotel
No.110 South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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Zhouji Hotel
No.177 Huimin Alley, Beiguangji Street, Lianhu District, Xi'an, China
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Shangjian Capsule Hotel Zhonglou Kaibin
East of Erfu Street, No.118 North Main Street, Lianhu District, Xi'an, China
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Youyi Hotel
No.151 Beiguangji Street, Xincheng District, Xi'an, China
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Chengcheng Hotel
No.21 Wuweishizi, Beilin District, Xi'an, China
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