Noah Schmidt
April 22, 2026
Convenient one-day exclusive excursion focusing on world-famous 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army, a top 100 global must-visit attraction in 2026. Start with hotel pick-up inside Xi’an Third Ring, head to Lintong to explore Terracotta Warriors Museum, join traditional clay figurine DIY workshop guided by local master, visit Lishan Garden of Qin Mausoleum, then transfer back to downtown Xi’an hotel. All vehicle arrangements fully arranged for relaxed sightseeing.




Free shuttle service from all hotels within Xi'an's Third Ring Road; admission tickets to Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum and Lishan Garden included; exclusive handcrafted miniature terracotta warrior workshop; 24-hour private air-conditioned transportation with a professional guide; immersive experience of Qin Dynasty history and intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship, feeling the authentic local culture.
Convenient one-day exclusive excursion focusing on world-famous 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army, a top 100 global must-visit attraction in 2026. Start with hotel pick-up inside Xi’an Third Ring, head to Lintong to explore Terracotta Warriors Museum, join traditional clay figurine DIY workshop guided by local master, visit Lishan Garden of Qin Mausoleum, then transfer back to downtown Xi’an hotel. All vehicle arrangements fully arranged for relaxed sightseeing.
09:00 Hotel Pick-up, Xi’an Downtown Free door-to-door pickup from all hotels within Xi’an Third Ring Road.Reservation required before 18:00 two days in advance; extra surcharge for pickup outside Third Ring boundary.🏍️ Transport: Private exclusive vehicle, around 1-hour driving time to Lintong (actual duration depends on real-time road condition).
10:00–11:00 Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors) one of 2026 Top 100 Global Must-See Spots. Explore the core exhibition halls of Terracotta Army, learn the discovery story of the iconic Qin terracotta soldiers same as international luxury group itinerary.
11:00–12:00 No.1 Pit of Terracotta Warriors Admire the grand-scale intact pottery troop inside the largest No.1 burial pit, appreciate exquisite ancient Qin sculpting art and military layout.
12:00–13:00 Lunch at Local Restaurant Your driver/guide will recommend authentic Guanzhong-style local restaurants. Taste classic Shaanxi featured food at your own expense.
13:00–14:00 DIY Terracotta Figurine Handcraft Workshop Follow professional intangible cultural heritage artisans to knead clay and create your own miniature terracotta warrior souvenir.
14:00–15:00 Lishan Garden of Qinshihuang Mausoleum Learn mysterious secrets of the underground imperial mausoleum and ancient funeral custom “bury belongings as in lifetime”, complete your in-depth knowledge of Qin Emperor’s mausoleum complex from above-ground warriors to underground imperial tomb.
15:00–16:30 Free Leisure Time Free time for sightseeing, photos and local souvenir shopping around the scenic area.
16:30 Depart Back to Xi’an City Center Private car return transfer, driving time roughly 1–1.5 hours subject to traffic condition.
19:00 Drop-off at original hotel within Xi’an Third Ring Road
Drop back service available for all inner Third Ring hotels; adjust return time in advance via communicating with your driver.Pre-booking rule same as pick-up requirement.
All listed scenic spot entrance tickets (Terracotta Museum + Lishan Garden), DIY handcraft workshop fee, full-day private round transfer within Xi’an Third Ring Road, local driver & guide service.
All personal lunch cost, personal shopping & snacks, scenic spot sightseeing cart fee, travel insurance, extra pickup/drop charge for hotels outside Xi’an Third Ring Road.
Duration: 1 Day
Departure Area: Xi’an downtown (Third Ring Road free pick-up range)
Group Scale: Flexible for individual & small group bookings
Min 2 · Max 15 people per group
Traveler reviews
April 22, 2026
As a history lover, this immersive Qin Dynasty history experience was everything I wanted and more. My guide was incredibly knowledgeable, answered all my questions about the archaeological site, and let me take my time exploring instead of rushing. All tickets, DIY materials, and private transfer were included with no hidden fees, which made the whole day totally stress-free. I'd absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Xi'an.
January 15, 2026
My wife and I booked this tour for our first trip to China, and it exceeded every expectation we had. The private air-conditioned vehicle picked us up right from our hotel inside Xi'an's Third Ring Road right on time, and the drive to Lintong was smooth and comfortable. Walking through the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Museum with our professional guide was such an immersive experience, we got to fully take in the scale of the Terracotta Army without rushing. After the museum, we loved the traditional clay figurine workshop, where we got to make our own miniature terracotta warrior to take home as a souvenir. We also really enjoyed the quiet walk through Lishan Garden of Qin Mausoleum before heading back to our downtown hotel. This is easily the best full-day tour I've ever booked.
November 3, 2025
The Terracotta Army has been on my bucket list for over a decade, and this tour made my dream visit absolutely perfect. The private tour meant no crowded buses or waiting around for large groups, and my guide shared so many little-known stories that brought the 2,000-year-old site to life. Learning the intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship of traditional clay figurine making from a local master after the museum was such a special, unexpected highlight. I got to take my handcrafted miniature terracotta warrior home, and it's already my favorite souvenir from my whole China trip. The 8-hour full day was perfectly paced, with enough time to explore the museum, enjoy the workshop, and stroll through Lishan Garden before heading back downtown. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
April 30, 2025
This luxury private tour was flawless from start to finish. Getting to make my own clay figurine after seeing the real ancient Terracotta Army was such a cool experience I'll never forget.
February 21, 2025
I was worried about navigating to Lintong on my own, but this tour handled everything perfectly. Our guide shared so many fascinating details about the 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army that I never would have learned reading plaques on my own. The DIY pottery experience with the local master was such a fun, unique add-on I haven't seen on other tours.
December 28, 2024
I booked this tour after reading great reviews, and it lived up to every bit of the hype. The driver was on time for hotel pick-up, the air-conditioned vehicle was spotless, and our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about Qin Dynasty history. The exclusive DIY workshop is what makes this tour stand out from all the other standard Terracotta Warriors tours, it's such a fun, hands-on way to extend the experience. Everything was included in the price, no hidden costs, and we were dropped back at our hotel right on schedule at the end of the day.
December 18, 2024
Worth every penny for this private Xi'an Terracotta Warriors tour! The private pick-up and included tickets took all the stress out of visiting.