1-Day Tour of Xi'an Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum + Huaqing Palace + Local Characteristic Performances Like 'Eternal Love'
- 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
What to expect
🔥 Travel through the Qin and Tang dynasties! Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace One-Day Fun Guide 🔥
⚔️ Core Attractions
- Explore the underground legion! [Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum] Step into Emperor Qin Shi Huang's underground legion! See thousands of lifelike pottery figurine soldiers, horses, and chariots with your own eyes, and experience the breathtaking and majestic momentum from 2,000 years ago.
- Check in at the royal hot springs! [Huaqing Palace] Lishan Royal Garden, the swan song of the Song of Everlasting Regret, feel the temperature of history.
- Shaanxi on the tip of your tongue: Qin-style dumpling banquet! Hungry from playing? Dig in! Taste the authentic Shaanxi dumpling banquet, fresh and savory in every bite, instantly refueling your energy!
- Special Bonus: Hanfu Experience! (Group tours only) Wear Hanfu for free, stroll through the ancient city of Xi'an, use the charm of Chang'an as a background, and take a few ancient-style photos to make your trip more immersive!
🌙 Nighttime Exciting Upgrades (Optional Recommendation)
- "Xi'an Eternal Love": Xi'an history flash mob show! Cool stage special effects, jumping from ancient times to the flourishing Tang dynasty, understand millennia of Chang'an in a single show, fast-paced with plenty of highlights.
- "Tang Dynasty Palace Music": As China's first tourism performance arts production born in 1988, the Tang Paradise Palace's Tang-imitation song and dance opened up a new cultural and tourism model of "dining + performance arts," recreating the legendary life of the only female emperor during the flourishing Tang dynasty!
- "Song of Everlasting Regret": Highly recommended! A large-scale real-scene dance drama staged against the real landscape background of Huaqing Palace. Watch Imperial Consort Yang dance gracefully. When night falls and Lishan Mountain is lit up by lights, the love story is exceptionally touching.
- “Camel Bell Legend”: Real animal actors! Real camels and wolves on stage take you through the sandstorms, with realistic special effects and shocking performances, showcasing the prosperous era of the Great Tang. Essential Attractions + Authentic Food + Hanfu Experience + Exciting Night Show (Optional) = Perfect Xi’an One-Day Tour!
🎁 Special Bonus (No refund if unused)
Includes clothing and makeup styling, excluding eyelashes (40 RMB/person). Simple base makeup + lipstick. Do not raise your expectations too high, as this is not exquisite makeup. If you have needs, you can pay for your own styling. Advance reservation is required. The deposit is 300 RMB, which is refundable upon return. Experience must be on a day other than the tour day.







Reviews
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!
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.
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. 😊
We have an amazing private tour group of four. Our tour guide was exemplary as our experiences in this tour. We’ve been in so many countries and this surpassed all our expectations. Our english tour guide sir Kenneth explain very well almost everything about the history of Terracota. and Hua Qing Palace yes great. We love the place. We all say this was Amazing😍😍😍 We would like to go back here in this place Xian. It’s reach in culture and fantastic experiences. The driver yes he is also very good. He assisted us in going to Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple and Ancient City Wall. Thank so much guys especially to our virtual manager in this tour. It’s worth it. Salute to all of you🎉👏🏻
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.
We had an amazing tour guide named Star for our trip to the Terracotta Army Museum and Huaqing Palace in June 2026. Fluent in English, he provided detailed explanations of the history behind the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace. A highlight was meeting the farmer who discovered the soldiers and receiving autographs for our Terracotta Army book. Star’s deep knowledge of the museum allowed him to explain each pit, the important stories, and the distinctive features of the soldiers. We wholeheartedly recommend Star. He makes the history of the Qin and Tang Dynasties come alive. Wishing you a wonderful trip in Xi’an!
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! 😍
Love the must-see tour in Xi'an, Terracota Warriors. The tour guide Star is compassionate and knowledgeable. His introductory to the museum is thorough, complete with photos and tips to get best spot and photos. The show is also world class and you could enjoy and relax after the whole day tour. Timing is appropriate.
Great half-day tour to the Terracotta Army in Xi’an! The tour was well organized, transportation was comfortable, and the guide explained the history clearly. Seeing the thousands of life-size warriors in person was truly impressive and unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Xi’an.
We started day early the bus picked us up in front of the hotel. The journey took about one hour and started with cable car to Mount Li then straight to Huaqing Palace. Afternoon lunch at Terracotta Warrior Museum then visit the Terracotta for 2 hours. Next to the Emperor Qinshihuang Museum then they send us back to Huaqing Palace for The Song of Everlasting Sorrow show at 630 pm. We booked middle seat. You have to pay for the kids if your kids want separate seats does not matter the age. While waiting we had dinner first at the mall in front of the palace. After the show ended, the bus waiting to send us back to the hotel. It was a good experience and organized well with the very helpful tourist guide. Good memory here 😊
Good to know
English Tour
- If there are fewer than 8 foreign tourists, they may be grouped with Chinese tourists and accompanied by an English-speaking guide for explanations.
- The scenic spot guide is an English-speaking guide, and the driver who sends you to the vicinity of the performance in the evening is a Chinese-speaking driver.
- The child price only includes transportation fees and guide service fees (excluding lunch), and other expenses are at your own expense.
Chinese Tour
- The child price only includes transportation fees, guide service fees, and lunch fees, and other expenses are at your own expense.
- Pure Chinese-speaking group-joining tour package, only suitable for and accepting tourists with Chinese communication and comprehension skills.
Itinerary Order
- Visit Huaqing Palace to the Incident Mutiny Pavilion, with about 1 hour of free time. You can choose to watch the "Xi'an Incident" performance or climb Mount Lishan at your own expense; the guide will not accompany you. On the day, the order of sightseeing will be adjusted based on factors such as scenic spot visitor flow and traffic without reducing the items. Thank you for your understanding.
Terracotta Warriors Scenic Area Guide
Inside the Terracotta Warriors scenic area, it is a manual guided tour, led by professional guides within the museum (group-joining tour guide), thank you for your understanding.
Complimentary Hanfu Experience
Includes clothing and makeup styling, excludes eyelashes at 40 RMB/person, simple foundation + lipstick, do not hold too high expectations, non-exquisite makeup. If you have needs, you can customize makeup at your own expense, which requires advance reservation. The deposit is 300 RMB, refundable upon return, and is not experienced on the day of the tour.
Performance Notes
- The guide will not accompany you for any performances. The waiting time is relatively long, thank you for your understanding.
- To purchase tickets for the "Song of Everlasting Regret", tourists 1.3 meters and above must place orders at the adult rate.
- To purchase tickets for "Eternal Love" / "The Legend of Camel Bells", tourists 6 years old and above and 1.2 meters and above must place orders at the adult rate.
- Children who meet the height requirement for the child price order get free performance tickets but no seats. Please have parents watch with the children; 1 adult can only bring 1 child who meets the height limit and does not occupy a separate seat for free. If it exceeds 1, a ticket must be purchased.
- Tickets for performances must be claimed with your own ID. Tourists must collect tickets themselves at the scenic area windows, and there is a probability of non-consecutive seats with random positions.
- [Group Tour] The seating area for the “Song of Everlasting Regret” includes “East and West Area A” (can be upgraded to the first/second show Central Area). If sold out, it will be postponed accordingly, such as the first show postponed to the second show, and so on; English tours prioritize purchasing tickets for the first show, and if sold out, postpone to the second show;
- [Private Tour] For the first show of the “Song of Everlasting Regret”, the default is the first show Central Area, and for the second show, the default is the first show East and West Areas, if sold out, it will be postponed accordingly, such as the first show postponed to the second show, and so on.
- For both [Group Tour] and [Private Tour], the default seats for "Eternal Love" and "The Legend of Camel Bells" are both "VIP Areas". If an upgrade is needed, please contact customer service.
Scenic Area Discounted Ticket Instructions
- Terracotta Warriors: Minors aged 16 and under (inclusive) accompanied by parents for Chinese tourists can visit for free with valid personal ID; foreign tourists under 1.4 meters get free tickets, and those from 1.4 meters to under 16 years old get half-price tickets.
- Huaqing Palace: Children under 6 years old (exclusive) or 1.2 meters (inclusive) and under get free admission tickets, and those above are the same as adults.
- Therefore, for children's prices purchasing packages including the "Song of Everlasting Regret": children 1.2-1.3 meters need to purchase Huaqing Palace tickets by themselves; for children under 16 years old, the guide will refund the Terracotta Warriors tickets on-site, and the refund amount is subject to the scenic spot's ticket purchase rules.
- For children's prices purchasing packages including "Eternal Love" / "The Legend of Camel Bells": for children under 16 years old, the guide will refund the Terracotta Warriors tickets on-site, and the refund amount is subject to the scenic spot's ticket purchase rules.
- Please carry valid identification, as the scenic spot implements a real-name entry system.
This itinerary is a Xi'an day trip group-joining tour, please pay attention to the transportation used throughout the trip
- Hotel morning pickup: Arrange vehicles to pick you up in a fixed area and take you to the gathering departure point.
- During the itinerary: Special vehicles need to be changed when heading from the gathering point to each scenic spot.
- Return arrangement: If you return to the downtown Gulou/Bell Tower area after watching the performance to disperse the group, a vehicle change may be involved.
- Special reminder: This product involves changing vehicles mid-trip, please be aware. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the characteristics of the group-joining tour!
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