One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour
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September 2026
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Is One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour worth booking?
One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour is a 8-hour experience in Xian, China, from $197 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 45 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (4)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $197 per person
This tour will start at about 13:00 because the Everlasting Sorrow Performance starts at around 19:30. Please enjoy your free time in the morning and after lunch meet your guide and driver in hotel lobby. Terracotta Warr
What you get
About this experience
This tour will start at about 13:00 because the Everlasting Sorrow Performance starts at around 19:30. Please enjoy your free time in the morning and after lunch meet your guide and driver in hotel lobby. Terracotta Warriors and Horses present the shocking high exquisite technique in figure making. And the performance in evening represents the touching love story between Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang.
What's included
Included
- English speaking guide service
- Evening Show of Everlasting Regret Song standard seat in East Area A or B
- One bottle of water per person per day
- All private transfer in air-condition car
Not included
- Gratuities
- Optional activities
- Meals
What you'll see and do
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
In the early afternoon at about 14:00 our local guide and driver will pick you up from hotel lobby and transfer eastward to visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. The museum and the mausoleum are listed the world's cultural legacies by the UNESCO. The museum includes Pit 1, Pit 2 and Pit 3 as well the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Huaqing Palace
Afterwards nearby Terracotta Army we will have Chinese dinner. Then transfer to Huaqing Palace (Please note with ticket for the show cannot visit Huaqing Hot Spring. The ticket is just for Everlasting Sorrow Performance). If you arrive at Huaqing Palace earlier, you could take a walk on the square opposite to Huaqing Palace. If you like local food, you could pay a visit to the food street on the square. Soon it will be the time to appreciate the open air stage performance: Song of Ever Lasting Sorrow. The performance takes Mount Lishan, the rebuilt Tang Dynasty styled architectures and gardens as the background and High-tang culture as its theme. The nice chapters of the performance tell the soul touching love story between the Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Lady Yang. After the show, transfer back to your hotel at about 22:00.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Xian
Pickup is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please come to Bell Tower Hotel to meet the group or pay extra transfer fee.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Pickup is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please come to Bell Tower Hotel to meet the group or pay extra transfer fee.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- China Travel Service
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
- Pickup is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please come to Bell Tower Hotel to meet the group or pay extra transfer fee.
- You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent Tour
We started our tour of the terra-cotta Warriors and evening show with a pick up at our hotel. The day was perfect. Jenny was a delightful guide, so knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with both her and the driver took care of us the entire day and evening and we were able to just really focus on the sites and show. Highly recommend this tour to anybody it is so worth it thank you Jenny.
via Viator
A great day in Xi’an with a wonderful guide
We had a really great tour with our guide Summer. We visited the Huaqing Palace which is beautiful and lots of interesting history which our guide shared with us. We then visited the terracotta warriors which was another fascinating place and again so much history and very interesting to see the warriors up close and learn all about them. We then had time to eat dinner in the market before heading to the “song of ever lasting sorrow” performance. This show is not to be missed - it is so mesmerising and beautifully performed. We had a really good day, and our guide had even gone to the trouble of leaving a gift for us at our hotel when we returned which was a very lovely gesture. Would highly recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Dear Michael, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that Summer's knowledge and thoughtful gestures - like the surprise gift - made your visit to Huaqing Palace, the Terracotta Warriors, and the "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance so memorable. It brings us joy to know you enjoyed the rich history and cultural highlights. Your high recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more special journeys in China! Warm regards, China Xian Tour
via Viator
Terrible planning/coordination.
The guide was AMAZING. But the tour company was TERRIBLE. They were very slow to respond via messages and updated me terribly. They gave me the wrong number to the guide and booked a 6 hour gap in between my events. They literally expected the contracted guide/driver to keep me company for over 6 hours with nothing planned. Extremely frustrating. No fault to the guide/driver though as they both tried to help me with the company and did their best to accommodate me.
via Viator
Enjoyable tour
My wife and I enjoyed the tour very much. Guide Gao communicated very well in English and was knowledgeable. She was professional and attentive to our needs. The tour was relaxing and proceeded smoothly. Booking of the tour through email with coordinator Grace Chen was done efficiently and with a personal touch.
Response from the operator: Dear Phang Koon, So grateful for your favorable comments. We are so happy that you and your wife had a great time with our guide Gao. She is very professional, knowledgeable and accommodating as our former clients complimented her. She really knows her stuff and always tries her best to give customers a wonderful travelling experience. We are truly proud of her. Hope to provide services for you again on your next China holiday. Warm regards, Grace | China Xian Tour
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $197 to $285
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 45
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour cost?
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Prices start at $197 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Xian usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Xian is not rushed.
Is One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Xian, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Xian can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Xian and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does One Day Terracotta Warriors and Everlasting Sorrow Performance Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Xian within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Xian?
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On Outty we rank every Xian experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions, All-Inclusive Terracotta Army Tour with Premium Buffet Lunch, 2-Day Customized Warriors Tours & Xian Top Attractions. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Xian?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Xian?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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