Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train
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Is Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train worth booking?
Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train is a 18-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $49 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (8)
- Duration
- 18 hours
- From
- $49 per person
Enjoy a stress-free day seeing one of Xian’s most loved attractions—The Terracotta Army. After a hotel pickup, you'll travel by train to Xian. You won’t have to worry about getting lost once you arrive in Xian as an Engl
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a stress-free day seeing one of Xian’s most loved attractions—The Terracotta Army. After a hotel pickup, you'll travel by train to Xian. You won’t have to worry about getting lost once you arrive in Xian as an English-speaking guide will meet you at the station. Entrance tickets to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum are included, so you won’t have to wait in long visitor lines. Your guide will also take you for a delicious lunch before you head home. Hassle-free tour with Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off included Tour Xian with a guide so you don’t get lost See a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Terracotta Army Flexible tour with lunch and entrance tickets included
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Tour without 1st Class Train (Please choose upon booking)
- Tour NO Train (Please choose upon booking)
- NOT accessible for wheelchair please DON’T book it
- Entrance fees
- Tour with Biz Class Seat (Please choose upon booking)
- Lunch
- Mandarin Speaking Driver in Beijing & Xi'an
- Private English Speaking Tour Guide in Xi'an
- Private Tour Service
Not included
- Hotels
- Flights
- Gratuities (recomended)
- 1st Class Bullet Train Seat (If option is not apply)
- Biz Class Bullet Train Seat (If option is not apply)
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
What you'll see and do
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Your friendly mandarin speaking driver will meet you at 5:30am in your downtown hotel lobby. You will be transferred to Beijing West Train Station. The departure Train No. G89/G427 (Beijing-Xi'an/6:53-11:24/6:27am-11:03am) and return Train No.G90/G670 (Xi'an-Beijing/18:24-22:52/17:59-23:29) Your friendly Xi'an tour guide will pick you up from Xi'an North Train Station upon your arrival. Your guide will greets you at tickets checking point with your name signs in the arrival hall. Then, you will head to the Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. The visit is about 2.5 hours. The lunch can be local authentic noodles or Starbucks cafe. You can tell your guide what is your preference. After the fantastic visit you will be transferred back to Xian North Train Station and return Beijing with bullet train. Your Beijing driver will wait for you at Beijing West Railway Station. Please use South Exit No.4 that is where your driver wait for you and have your name signs. (Don't go outside the train station) Please wait your driver at tickets checking point in the arrival Hall of South Exit No.4. If you don't see your driver. Please ask train officer call your Beijing tour operator. Your Driver will meet you from where you are in 2 minutes. The G89 and G90 are very popular. The recommended seats are biz class seats. It is best seats for Bullet train. You can enjoy a peaceful ride leisurely. If your train tickets are sold out, Please choose the option of Tour without Bullet Train. Your Beijing driver could take you to airport in the early morning and transfer you back to your hotel in the evening. The recommended flights: M2101 (Beijing-Xi'an/7:40am-10:00am) and MU2115(Xi'an-Beijing/18:00-19:55) Guests need book flights on own. Beijing driver will transfer you back to your Beijing downtown hotel at the end of the tour.
1080 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Tour NO Train
Duration: 16 hours: Private tour with private guide, driver, lunch, entrance fees are all inclusive (Flights/Train are at your own expense). Pickup included
Tour with Biz Class Seat
Duration: 16 hours: Private tour with lunch, entrance fees ,a private guide, driver and Biz class train are inclusive.Biz is Best Seat for Train. Pickup included
Tour with 1st Class Seat
Duration: 16 hours: Private tour with lunch, entrance fees ,a private guide, driver with car service and 1st class train are inclusive Pickup included
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
- Sunflower Tours China
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 10,000-20,000steps is involved (30floor)
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Passports front page are required for all participants.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
4 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Long day, fantastic experience.
Amazing site. Seamless coordination by Sunflower agent Li. Beijing guide Aaron was efficient, all the way to the seat in the train. Xian guide Nancy was knowledgeable, warm and attentive. Long day, but very rewarding.
via Tripadvisor
It was marvellous,nice weather and a very good tour guide,ty Sky for helping this old woman up and down the soooo many stairs
Wonderful experience, I was looking forward to it ,Sky the guide was great ,explaining very patiently about warriors thanks Sky.
via Tripadvisor
Terra Cotta Warriors
Our Xian Terra Cotta Warrior visit was amazing. Li from Sunflower Tour communicated with us via emails, whatsapp and wechat during the entire trip to make sure our every step was taken care off. Aaron fetched us from hotel to station timely for our early morning train to Xian. He even escorted us to our seats. On return trip, we were exhausted, glad that Aaron was already waiting at the exit when we arrived to bring us back to our hotel .Nancy was our tour guide in Xian. She was attentive, knowledgable and planned the visit well. We enjoyed her company very much. Would definitely recommend Sunflower Tour to all.
via Tripadvisor
Great tour
I am fully satisfied with the guidance and content of this tour. Miss Lina I Beijing in and out and Miss Jenny in X’ian deserve a big applause for their professional and courteous service. They had every detail in place for our tour. And definitely I will recommend it to friends. Thank you
via Tripadvisor
Perfect day tour!
We had a perfect day tour out of Beijing at the Terracotta Army in Xi'an. Sunflower Li from Sunflower Tours organized everything with care and detail for my family. Early in the morning, Sunflower picked us from our hotel and helped us going through the Rail Station until we were comfortably accommodated in the train to Xi'an. When we arrived in Xi'an, Kris was waiting us and conducted a fantastic tour to the Terracotta pits, with very knowledgeable info about China, Xi'an and of course, the Terracotta Warriors and its incredible history. It's a must-see if you're planning to visit China. Imagine the effort to build 8.000 warriors with such level of detail and differentiation! You can stare for a long time appreciating so rich details and face expressions. Also known as the Eighth wonder of the world!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 18 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $49 to $1450
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train cost?
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Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train take?
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Plan for about 18 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 Beijing is not rushed.
Is Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train?
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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 Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 18-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train?
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Around 3 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 Beijing 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 Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 18-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train 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 Beijing 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 Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. 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 Beijing?
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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 Beijing?
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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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