Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace + Local Performance 1-Day Tour

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Emperor Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
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  • Experienced tour guides will take you to visit the Terracotta Army, one of the "Eighth Wonders of the World" (visiting only Pit 1, 2, and 3, not Lishan Garden) + Huaqing Palace, a historical site that travels through thousands of years.
  • Watch China's first large-scale live historical dance drama - The Song of Everlasting Regret, with more options: Romance of the Ages, Camel Bell Legend, Empress of the Tang Dynasty.
  • Pick-up from your door within the Second Ring Road
  • Complimentary Hanfu experience, wireless commentary headset + special Qin style dumpling banquet
  • Air-conditioned tourist bus, driven by experienced drivers

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Terracotta Army

Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace (excluding show)

Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + "Camel Bell Legend" Show

Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show "The Great Tang Female Emperor"

Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + Song of Everlasting Regret (Act 1)

Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + Eternal Love Show

Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + Song of Everlasting Regret (Act II)

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English

Chinese

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What to expect

🔥Travel through Qin and Tang Dynasties! Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace One-Day Fun Guide 🔥

⚔️ Core Attractions

  • Explore the underground army! [Terracotta Warriors Museum] Step into Qin Shi Huang's underground army! See thousands of lifelike terracotta soldiers, horses, and chariots with your own eyes, and feel the awe-inspiring grandeur of two thousand years ago.
  • Check in at the Royal Hot Springs! [Huaqing Palace] The royal garden on Mount Li, the eternal lament of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow," feel the warmth of history.
  • Shaanxi on the tip of your tongue: Qin-style dumpling feast! Hungry from playing? Time to eat! Try authentic Shaanxi dumplings, one bite after another, full of fresh flavor, and instantly re-energize!
  • Special gift: Hanfu experience! (Group tour only) Freely wear Hanfu, stroll through the ancient city of Xi'an, take some ancient-style photos with the charm of Chang'an as the background, making your trip more immersive!

🌙 Evening Excitement Upgrade (Optional Recommendations)

  • "Xi'an Eternal Love": Xi'an historical flash show! Cool stage effects, from ancient times to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, one show to understand a thousand years of Chang'an, fast-paced and full of highlights.
  • "Tang Palace Music": As China's first tourism performance born in 1988, Tang Le Gong's Tang-style song and dance opened up a new "dining + performance" cultural tourism model, recreating the legendary life of an empress during the prosperous Tang Dynasty!
  • "Song of Everlasting Sorrow": Highly recommended! A large-scale live-action dance drama performed against the real mountain and water backdrop of Huaqing Palace. Watch Yang Guifei dance gracefully, and when night falls, Mount Li is lit up, making the love story exceptionally moving.
  • “Legend of the Camel Bells”: Real animal actors! Real camels and wolves on stage take you through the sandstorms, with realistic special effects and stunning performances, showcasing the prosperity of the Great Tang Dynasty. Essential attractions + authentic food + Hanfu experience + exciting night show (optional) = perfect Xi’an one-day tour!

🎁 Special Gift (No refund if not used)

Each person receives 1 cooling fan + 1 bottle of water, limited to group tours, Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace route, until the end of August.

Xi'an Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang + Huaqing Palace + Song of Everlasting Regret/Eternal Love Show One-Day Tour (Qin Style Dumpling Banquet + Hanfu Experience Booked One Day in Advance + Professional Guide + Wireless Headset)
Xi'an Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang + Huaqing Palace + Eternal Love/Song of Everlasting Regret One Day Tour
The Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses: One of the greatest discoveries in the history of world archaeology, the terracotta warriors and horses are arranged in various formations of chariots, infantry, and cavalry.
Xi'an Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + Song of Everlasting Regret/Eternal Love Show One Day Tour
Sculpture located in Huaqing Palace Square
Xi'an Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang + Huaqing Palace + Song of Everlasting Regret/Eternal Love Show One-Day Tour (Qin Style Dumpling Banquet + Hanfu Experience Booked One Day in Advance + Professional Guide + Wireless Headset)
Song of Everlasting Regret: This drama boasts a massive investment of 100 million yuan, a powerful cast, and a grand scale. Using Mount Li as its backdrop and the Nine Dragon Lake of Huaqing Pool as its stage, it incorporates pavilions, terraces, corridor
Song of Everlasting Regret: This drama boasts a massive investment of 100 million yuan, a powerful cast, and a grand scale. Using Mount Li as its backdrop and the Nine Dragon Lake of Huaqing Pool as its stage, it incorporates pavilions, terraces, corridor
"Xi'an Eternal Love" uses a combination of virtual and real performance techniques to break down the boundaries between the stage and the audience area, allowing the audience to immersively experience the epic changes that have occurred and are happening
"Romance of Xi'an" utilizes a blend of virtual and real presentation techniques to break the boundaries between the stage and the audience area, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the epic changes that have occurred and are occurring in Xi'an.
Each person will receive 1 cooling fan + 1 bottle of water, limited to group tours only, Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace route, valid until the end of August.
Each person will receive 1 cooling fan + 1 bottle of water, limited to group tours only, Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace route, valid until the end of August.

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Review for: Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace (excluding show) · Chinese · Join-in tour

it was on summer discount so it was definitely worth it. guide was very knowledgeable and patient. only downside was that the lunch provided was very average, definitely could've been better, and also they could've at least provided a bottle of water.

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Review for: Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + Song of Everlasting Regret (Act 1) · English · Join-in tour

guide Ruby is good and friendly - she will ask if we want to join the VX experience of underground palace - which is a AI tomb of Emperor Qin. additional cost of RMB150 which I think is ok but does not justify the price we paid. I’d rather spend the time walking around the town alone. it’s one of those things that guides do for extra income so it’s understandable. the Everlasting Sorrow show is a must! the seat we got is middle seat. I think watching the second show is better but which means will finish late. we watched the 8.10pm show and we got back to the hotel by 10.30pm. huaqing palace is more like a man made palace with the old pools in place. I would say overall a good trip. low peak season but the terracotta was packed!

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Review for: Terracotta Army · Chinese · Join-in tour

The tour guide 纸武林 contacted us a day before to let us know what time to meet up and the bus number. on the way to the venue, he also recommended for us to watch a 3D show of the Qin Emperor's predicted to-be mausoleum, which is quite worthwhile for 138RMB/pax. Overall Terracotta viewing experience was also good as there was sufficient time to look at the displays and take photos.

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Review for: Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + Song of Everlasting Regret (Act 1) · English · Join-in tour

We had an excellent experience with our tour guide, Andrea! She did a wonderful job of coordinating all the logistics (pickup/dropoff, all tickets, lunch, etc...) and explained our itinerary very well. Additionally, she was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and kind. We were amazed by the beauty of the Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace, and would definitely suggest staying for the show. After the show, Andrea even checked in to make sure we got back to the hotel safely. The entire day was seamless and we couldn't recommend a tour with Andrea enough. 😊

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Review for: Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace (excluding show) · English · Join-in tour

Star was an amazing guide. They gave an great tour and were very knowledgeable. They were very prepared, and had extra umbrellas for us when it rained. Despite the bad weather the tour was very good.

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Review for: Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + "Camel Bell Legend" Show · English · Join-in tour

We had an absolutely fantastic day visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Huaqing Palace, and it was made truly special by our guide, Ruby! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the group engaged throughout the day. Ruby provided detailed historical context, brought the stories of the sites to life, and helped us navigate the crowds efficiently. She also recommended the best spots for photos and made sure the transportation and lunch ran smoothly. Highly recommend booking this tour, especially if you get the chance to have Ruby as your guide!

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Review for: Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace (excluding show) · English · Join-in tour

We booked the tour on 1st May 2026. The journey throughout the tour was very nice and enjoyable, and we received very informative explanations about the history at the Terracotta Warrior Museum and Huaqing Palace (Tang & Qin Dynasties). We also paid extra to enter the AI and 3D museum, which was a good experienced. On 3rd May 2026, Ms Ruby, our tour guide, helped us book the Hanfu session, which was already included in the package we chose.

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Review for: Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace (excluding show) · English · Join-in tour

picked up from my hotel, Andrea, our tour guide was very kind and soft spoken. she managed to explain everything to us. she was very accommodating and sweet. i enjoyed the tour so much. we were group of 12, for me, not too much people for a group. easy to manage. i was fascinated with the beauty of terracotta. i wish to come back again. 5 stars for Andrea!! she even asked me if i got bck to my hotel safely. this is truly customer service! 😍

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Review for: Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace (excluding show) · Chinese · Join-in tour

Great day tour, group size was not too large, and the itinerary was well planned and paced. Tour guide Mendy was friendly and tended to our needs. Inside the mausoleum, we had another professional museum guide join to give us even more details of the archeological site. Lunch was at a decent dumpling restaurant with a nice spread of food.

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Review for: Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace + Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show "The Great Tang Female Emperor" · Chinese · Join-in tour

we had an amazing day trip with our tour guide Andrea. she was very good at explaining the itinerary for the day and stories behind each attraction. lunch was delicious, I recommend getting the dumplings and noodles to share! and the Huaqing palace is beautiful!

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Good to know

English Group

  • If there are fewer than 8 foreign tourists, they may be grouped with Chinese tourists, and an English-speaking guide will accompany them for explanations;
  • The scenic spot guide is an English-speaking guide, and the driver who takes you to the performance venue in the evening is a Chinese-speaking driver.
  • Children's prices only include transportation fees and guide service fees (lunch not included); other expenses are at your own discretion.

Chinese Group

  • Children's prices only include transportation fees, guide service fees, and lunch fees; other expenses are at your own discretion.
  • The pure Chinese explanation group tour package is only suitable for and accepted by tourists who have the ability to communicate and understand Chinese.

Itinerary Order

  • Visit Huaqing Palace to the Bingjian Pavilion, with approximately 1 hour of free time. You can choose to watch the "Xi'an Incident" performance at your own expense or climb Mount Lishan; the guide will not accompany you. On the day, the order of visits may be adjusted based on factors such as scenic area crowd flow/traffic, without reducing the number of attractions. We appreciate your understanding.

Terracotta Warriors Scenic Area Explanation

The Terracotta Warriors scenic area provides manual explanations led by professional guides from the museum (group explanations). We appreciate your understanding.

Complimentary Hanfu Experience

Includes clothing and makeup, excluding eyelashes (40 RMB/person), simple base makeup + lipstick. Please do not have too high expectations, as it is not elaborate makeup. If you have further needs, you can pay for additional makeup. Advance reservation is required, a deposit of 300 RMB is needed, which will be refunded upon return.

Performance Instructions

  • The guide will not accompany any performances, and the waiting time may be long. We appreciate your understanding.
  • To purchase "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" tickets, tourists 1.3 meters and above should book as adults.
  • To purchase "Legend of Camel Bells" / "Romance of the Song Dynasty" tickets, tourists aged 6 and above and 1.2 meters and above should book as adults.
  • Children who meet the child price criteria for booking performance tickets are free but do not have a seat. Parents should watch with their children; one adult can only bring one child who meets the height limit and does not occupy a separate seat for free. If there is more than one child, tickets must be purchased.
  • Performance tickets require personal identification for collection. Tourists need to collect tickets at the scenic area window themselves, and there is a possibility of not sitting together, with random seating.
  • [Group Tour] The seating area for “Song of Everlasting Sorrow” is “East and West Zone A” (can be upgraded to Middle Zone for the first/second show). If tickets are unavailable, they will be postponed, for example, the first show will be postponed to the second show, and so on; English groups prioritize purchasing tickets for the first show, if unavailable, they will be postponed to the second show;
  • [Private Tour] For “Song of Everlasting Sorrow”, the first show defaults to the Middle Zone of the first show, and the second show defaults to the East and West Zone of the first show. If tickets are unavailable, they will be postponed, for example, the first show will be postponed to the second show, and so on.
  • "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance times: First show starts at 20:10; Second show starts at 21:35; Third show starts at 23:00; Fourth show starts at 00:25 (subject to change, based on scenic area announcements, starting from May 6).
  • For [Group Tour] and [Private Tour] "Romance of the Song Dynasty" and "Legend of Camel Bells", the default seats are "VIP Zone". If you need to upgrade, please contact customer service.

Scenic Area Discount Ticket Information

  • Terracotta Warriors: Chinese tourists under 16 years old (inclusive) accompanied by a parent can visit for free with valid identification; foreign tourists under 1.4 meters are free, and those 1.4 meters and above but under 16 years old receive half-price tickets.
  • Huaqing Palace: Children under 6 years old (not inclusive) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive) have free tickets; above that, they are the same as adults.
  • Therefore, for children who purchase a package including "Song of Everlasting Sorrow": children between 1.2-1.3 meters need to purchase Huaqing Palace tickets themselves; children under 16 years old will have their Terracotta Warriors tickets refunded on-site by the guide, and the refund amount will be based on the scenic area's ticketing rules.
  • For children who purchase a package including "Romance of the Song Dynasty" / "Legend of Camel Bells": children under 16 years old will have their Terracotta Warriors tickets refunded on-site by the guide, and the refund amount will be based on the scenic area's ticketing rules.
  • Please bring valid identification, as the scenic area implements real-name entry.

This itinerary is a day tour group in Xi'an, please note the transportation arrangements throughout the trip.

  • Hotel pick-up in the morning: Vehicles will be arranged to pick you up in a designated area and take you to the assembly and departure point.
  • During the trip: You will need to change to a dedicated vehicle when traveling from the assembly point to various attractions.
  • Return arrangements: After watching the performance, you will change vehicles to return to the Bell and Drum Tower area in the city for disbandment.
  • Special reminder: This product involves changing vehicles midway, please be aware. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the nature of a group tour!

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