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• A Private Guide Made a HUGE Difference

  Cherrie C,

  Jun 10, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Our licensed private guide and Xi'an native, Stephen, was wonderful. When we were signing up for a tour, to see the Emperor Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Site Museum, we considered both bus tours and private tours. Boy, were we glad we chose a private tour. The Emperor Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Site Museum is one of China's top 5 tourist attractions. It is difficult to describe the volume of human bodies there. Stephen was great in not only guiding us through the right gates, but also helping to "make a hole" in the crush of people so we could properly view the archaeological pits from the railings. All along the way, he provided insightful narratives and patiently answered our myriad of questions. We didn't have to worry about keeping up with buses of moving horde. When we wanted to stop for a restroom break, or visit the gift shop, we stopped. Stephen made sure we found our way back to him. He made what could have been a sweltering shoving match into a comfortable stroll through the complex. As a part of the package, aside from the seeing the terracotta warriors, we could pick 2 other stops. We chose to visit the actual Emperor Qin Shi Huang's burial mound, and Hua Qing Palace where Tang dynasty emperors spent their winters. We felt a visit to the actual mound (many other tours only offer it as a drive-by) was a nice wrap to the terracotta warriors visit. While Hua Qing Palace is known for the hot spring-fed bathing pools of Yang Guifei (Concubine Yang), it's a bit cheesy of an attraction. The ruins of the pools looked like ruins. What aren't ruins were tackily embellished (like Emperor Li Longji's bathing pool complete with fake lotus blossoms and fog machines, or the garden filled with silk flowers). All of the buildings were replicas. They also offer a nightly review show about the Tang Dynasty and Chang Kei Shek. If I had to pick again, we would not have picked Hua Qing Palace.

• Fantastic day at Terracotta Warriors

  Graziella C,

  May 26, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  I had a fantastic day with my guide Tina visiting the Terracotta Warriors near Xi’an. Tina is an excellent guide — her English is very good, and her deep knowledge of the site and its history made the experience both educational and truly engaging. She shared many fascinating details about the origins and significance of the warriors, and thanks to her thoughtful planning, we were able to avoid the crowds by starting in a different hall than most visitors. This made the visit much more relaxing and enjoyable. To top it all off, Tina offered me the unique opportunity to attend a performance at the Huaxia Cultural Theater at the end of the afternoon. The show was spectacular — it told the story of the Silk Road and how people and animals once traveled along it, with beautiful visuals and powerful performances. All in all, it was a memorable and enriching day. I highly recommend Tina as a guide!

• Great terracota tour and more

  Nicole C,

  May 3, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  10/10 experience! We loved everything about this tour. Linda was our tour guide and we couldnt ask for anyone better. She was very welcoming, and knew very well the history of Xi’an. We went to see the terracota warriors early in the morning, since it was holiday, to avoid crowds and it was worth it. Then we saw the silk road show and had a tour in the city and had a great meal. We highly recommend this tour if you wanna visit the best places in Xo’an with someone who knows the best. Not to mention our driver who was also very professional and gave us smooth and nice rides to all the places

• Amazing tour guide Tina very friendly and very accomodating!

  Jackson L,

  Nov 8, 2024

  - Viator

  5.00

  Thank you so much Tina for the tour of Terracotta Warriors and Bell Pagoda. You were very energetic and accomodating and perfect for our tour! Highly recommended and thank you so much for arranging everything

• Exceptional One-Day Tour in Xi’an with a Knowledgeable and Friendly Guide

  Lisheng K,

  Aug 31, 2024

  - Viator

  5.00

  We just finished our summer trip, and I definitely want to praise our one-day tour in Xi'an. Both our tour guide and driver were very friendly. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. He took us to visit all the exhibition areas of the Terracotta Warriors, introduced us to the famous Bell and Drum Towers in Xi'an, let us taste the city's special snacks, and finally accompanied us for a walk on the ancient city wall. Many first-time non-Chinese visitors to Xi'an might feel a bit lost in the crowds, which can make it difficult to appreciate the ancient and beautiful aspects of the city. We were very fortunate to find such a considerate guide, Steven. He was the most fluent English-speaking guide we encountered during this trip, making our one-day tour in Xi'an relaxed and enjoyable. We were able to take in the beauty of Xi'an at a leisurely pace while also receiving rich historical and cultural information, presented in a way that wasn't overwhelming. We are very grateful and hope that when we visit Xi'an again, we will meet Steven again.