The 7 Best Terracotta Warriors Tours in Beijing

1.Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $564Our pick

Take the G91 bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an, meet a private guide such as Serena, Alice, or Bo, enjoy Biang Biang noodles, and explore the Terracotta Warriors before returning on the G90. Hotel transfers, train tickets, museum admission, and private Xi’an transport are included.

“Very good experience. Mr. Rocky was very helpful and he knows a lot about Terracotta Warriors and Xian history. We are happy to be in Xian and hope we come back again. The trip was very good organized with the transportation and information was useful.”

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2.Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Train-All Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 17 hours · from $438

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by 2nd-class bullet train, then visit all three Terracotta Army pits with a private English-speaking guide. Henry, Lucia, and Jasmine have led recent departures. Transfers, museum entry, and train tickets are covered, but lunch is not.

“The guide, Lucia was very kind and explained everything in detail. She was very patient and took a lot of pictures for us. Overall it was a great experience.”

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3.Beijing to Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · from $180

Travel from Beijing to Xi'an by 4.5-hour bullet train, then meet a private guide such as Rosa for a focused visit to the Terracotta Army. Hotel transfers, local transport, and museum entry are included. Train tickets cost extra, and the full day runs from early morning until late evening.

“This tour was probably my favorite activity in China! Rosa is wonderful is so knowledgeable about the history of China. She was waiting for me at the airport exactly where she said she would be and we made great time getting to the museum. Definitely book this tour if you’re in the area! I only wish that I had more time to explore Xi’an! Thank you, Rosa, for a wonderful day!!”

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4.Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $299

Leave your Beijing hotel at 5:30am, ride a bullet train to Xi’an, and meet a private English-speaking guide at the station. Visit the Terracotta Warriors for about 2.5 hours, eat local noodles or at Starbucks, then return to Beijing the same evening. Train class options vary.

“Sunflower Li and her team did a fantastic job in assuring that we had the most wonderful and complete experience while visiting the Terracotta Warriors in Xian. Sunflower met us, on time, and we departed for the Railway Station where she offRead more”

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5.1-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour from Beijing/Chengdu/Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 5 - 18 hours · from $195

You leave Beijing at 5:30am, reach Xi’an by 11:20am, and visit Pits 1, 2, and 3 with a private guide such as Helen or Anastasia. Andy’s team handles train tickets, station meetups, hotel transfers, and the return trip, making this a long but efficient way to see China’s famous clay army.

“This was a wonderful experience. The Terracotta warriors are a sight to behold and seeing that gateway in time is awe inspiring. Andy's tours were exceptional. All parts of the process from pick up at the hotel, bullet train ride and pick up at the other end went smoothly and were meticulously planned. I would highly recommend them.”

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6.Beijing Private Tour: Xi’an Terracotta Warriors by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $434

You’ll travel from Beijing to Xi’an by included second-class high-speed train, meet an English-speaking guide at the Terracotta Warriors Museum, and explore Pits 1, 2, and 3. Guide Spring is praised for clear history and lesser-known details. Private transfers keep the long day organized, but most of your time is spent on the train.

“Excellent tour, very worthwhile taking the time to see the terracotta warriors, our guide Spring was Excellent and full of knowledge and made sure we had the best experience, thank you spring.”

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7.Terracotta Army Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $30Best value

You arrange your own transport to the Terracotta Army, then enter with your passport after receiving a registration reference from Sunflower Tours China by WhatsApp. Spend up to three hours exploring Pits 1, 2, and 3 at your own pace. No guide or transport is included.

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