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Top 10 cultural & heritage things to do in Xian

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Xian, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Terracotta Army Ticket Booking, Xian1

    1. Terracotta Army Ticket Booking

    5.0· 6 reviews· 3 hours

    Visit the World UESCO Heritage Terracotta Army. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by passport and enjoy the Terracotta Army at your own pace—morning or afternoon. 1: Pre book to save time and stress 2: Explore Terra Cotta army at your own pace 3: Show the passport and enter Terracotta Army 4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon

  2. Terracotta Army Ticket, Xian2

    2. Terracotta Army Ticket

    5.0· 365 reviews· 3 hours

    Visit the World UESCO Heritage Terracotta Army. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by passport and enjoy the Terracotta Army at your own pace—morning or afternoon. 1: Pre book to save time and stress 2: Explore Terra Cotta army at your own pace 3: Show the passport and enter Terracotta Army 4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon

  3. All inclusive Two-Day Xi'an private Heritage Tour, Xian3

    3. All inclusive Two-Day Xi'an private Heritage Tour

    5.0· 33 reviews· 2 days

    Have a chance to fully experience the charm of this ancient city. Beside the classic trip to Terracotta Warriors Museum, you may cycle on the City Wall and see the hustle of the city center. Go to the Bell Tower and listen to the sound made from the old bell. Stroll in the Muslim Quarter, spoil your stomach with all kinds of snacks. In the next day, dig a little further to visit the Jingdi’s Tomb, climb on the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and learn about the Chinese calligraphy and paintings in a cultural street, Eat well in the nice local restaurant.

  1. Authentic Old Xi'an Back Alley Food Tour, Xian4

    4. Authentic Old Xi'an Back Alley Food Tour

    5.0· 53 reviews· 3 hours

    This 3-hour non-touristy local food night tour lets you try out more than 15 kinds of authentic Xi’an local food. This tour is not just about food but also about the folk culture, traditional cooking methods and interesting drinking ceremony. Have fun with locals in a lively and colorful cultural area with dozens of workshops. Watch local chefs prepare numerous dishes such as tofu pudding, hand cut round noodles and savory meats. Learn about the local cuisine over unlimited beers and sodas, and enjoy a last local ice cream stop at the end.

  2. Xi'an: Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch, Xian5

    5. Xi'an: Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch

    5.0· 103 reviews

    Experience Xi'an's most iconic site with comfort, culture, and cuisine. Step into the world of ancient China with our intimate small group tour to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army. Led by an licensed English-speaking guide, you’ll explore this UNESCO World Heritage site in depth — with stories, secrets, and stunning views that bring the past to life. After the tour, enjoy a delicious local lunch at a family-run restaurant, where you'll taste authentic Xi'an flavors. Tour Highlights: • Terracotta Army discovery – Learn the history, legends, and mysteries behind the warriors. • Small group comfort – No rushing, no waiting, just smooth and personal experiences. • Licensed English-speaking guide – Engaging storytelling, deep knowledge, and fluent English. • Authentic local lunch – Regional flavor and hospitality. • Convenient travel – Hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle. Uncover the warriors, savor the flavors, and feel the history. Book now!

  3. Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour, Xian6

    6. Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour

    5.0· 143 reviews· 5 hours

    This is a private Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses museum VIP tour WITHOUT tourist factory-shopping stop!  Meet your private guide and driver at your requested time in your hotel or airport exit or bullet train station exit according to your booking. Explore the Warriors Museum for about 2~3 hours with your pace. You will be dropped off at your hotel or airport or bullet train entrance at the end! The entrance ticket fee, private guide, driver, pickup and drop off all transfer service are all inclusive.

  4. Silk Road Show:Legend of Camel Bell Includes Round-trip Transfers, Xian7

    7. Silk Road Show:Legend of Camel Bell Includes Round-trip Transfers

    4.9· 15 reviews

    The Legend of Camel Bell is shown in Xi 'an Huaxia Cultural Tourism Grand Theater. It is designed as a large ellipsoid building 142 meters long, 128 meters wide and about 50 meters high, which can accommodate 3,000 people to watch performances at the same time. On November 20, 2019, the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show once again won the world-class award, the most influential and authoritative IAAPA highest award in the field of amusement park entertainment equipment in the world and the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show was also nominated for the award, Disney France's "Lion King" and Tokyo Disney's "Oh, Long Live Summer". In the end, "Legend of the Camel Bell" show stood out among the two major Disney and won the crown!

  5. Xi'an Terracotta Army Tickets with Optional Guide/Transfer, Xian8

    8. Xi'an Terracotta Army Tickets with Optional Guide/Transfer

    4.8· 42 reviews

    Flexible and optional to explore Terracotta Warriors museum on your own way. If you prefer on your own pace, we provide easy, stress-free service for reserving your Terra cotta entrance tickets on line before you travel to Xi'an city. If you choose " Tour with Private Transfer", you will see your private driver in lobby. Tickets, hotel pickup & drop off are all inclusive. If your booking is " Ticket+Guide" Your guide will lead you take subway or taxi to Terra cotta warriors. (guide hotel pick up is included and the transportation is NOT included). After warriors museum visit, you can optional choose stay longer or stay with guide come back downtown. If your booking is "ticket+guide+hotel transfer", it means your tour is stress free with private guide and driver service all along. NOTE: Pls provide your name and passport number on booking for tickets booking in advance.

  6. Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner, Xian9

    9. Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

    4.7· 85 reviews

    Tang Dynasty was the most powerful era in Chinese history.The Tang Dynasty Xi'an is China's Premier Cultural Entertainment Theatre Restaurant.The earliest Tang Dynasty Music & Dancing Show was shown here in 1988.It was the only cultural show complimented by a Live Classical Chinese Orchestra. The Tang Dynasty Xi'an has now become a must-visit place for the world leaders, and visitors to Xi'an from both home and abroad. Standard Performance Schedule: - Dining: 18:00-19:30 - Show: 19:30–20:35 Peak Season (Possible Two Performances): If there are two performances, we will notify guests of the exact showtimes as soon as possible. Two-Performance Reference Schedule: *First Show: - Dining: 17:00-17:45 - Show: 17:45–18:50 *Second Show: - Dining: 19:10 - Show: 20:10–21:15

  7. Terracotta Warriors Museum Ticket with Professional English-speaking tour guide, Xian10

    10. Terracotta Warriors Museum Ticket with Professional English-speaking tour guide

    4.7· 60 reviews

    The Terracotta Army is the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large collection of life-size terra cotta sculptures in battle formations represent the imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China. Visit the three pits where the warriors are on display , where you can discover one of the most extraordinary features of the terracotta warriors: each warrior appears to have distinct features, an incredible feat of craftsmanship and production.

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