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6 stops within 28 km of Terracotta Army. A sample itinerary that PreeChina can turn into a private, custom or tailor-made tour.
At a Glance
Price
Per person, in US dollars. The price covers the guide, the ground service, and the transport, meals and tickets in the itinerary, and it falls as the group grows. What a price includes and leaves out.
| Travelers | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day trip | USD 305 | USD 220 | USD 185 | USD 175 | USD 160 | USD 155 | USD 145 | USD 135 |
Premium hotels and first-class rail raise the price: the selectors on Private Tours show by how much. The final price is confirmed in writing before anything is booked.
Why This Route
The terracotta army, found by farmers digging a well in March 1974 and open since 1979. Pit one alone holds over 6,000 figures. The bronze chariots found west of the tomb mound in 1980 sit in their own display.
Terracotta Army lies 31 km from central Xi'an in a straight line. This route stays within 28 km of it. The stops are Song of Everlasting Sorrow, Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Hot Springs), Baling Mausoleum (Tomb of Emperor Wen of Han), Camel Bells Legend Show, Weiyang Palace Site (Silk Roads WHS).
The Xi'an city guide covers the city itself.
Itinerary
Terracotta Army (秦始皇兵马俑博物馆). The terracotta army, found by farmers digging a well in March 1974 and open since 1979.Start here.
Song of Everlasting Sorrow (长恨歌). An outdoor historical spectacle staged on the site of the events it tells, staged on the actual Jiulong Lake at Huaqing Palace where Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei once lived.6.9 km from the previous stop, 6.9 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Hot Springs) (华清宫（华清池）). The Huaqing Palace Site in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, is the ruin of a Tang dynasty palace. The State Council listed it in 1996.0.8 km from the previous stop, 6.9 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
Baling Mausoleum (Tomb of Emperor Wen of Han) (汉文帝霸陵（江村大墓）). Baling in Baqiao District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, is the mausoleum of Emperor Wen of Han.14 km from the previous stop, 20 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
Camel Bells Legend Show (驼铃传奇秀). A 360-degree rotating auditorium show about Silk Road camel caravans, with real camels, wolves, running water and 20-tonne waterfalls.13 km from the previous stop, 24 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
Weiyang Palace Site (Silk Roads WHS) (丝绸之路·未央宫遗址). The Western Han imperial palace.6.9 km from the previous stop, 28 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
Stops run from Terracotta Army outward, each next stop being the closest one left. We do not list clock times here: your private itinerary sets the pace, the order and the start time with you.
Map
The gold marker is Terracotta Army. Numbers follow the route order. We do not draw a line because it would not follow roads.
Stop by Stop
Start of the route
The terracotta army, found by farmers digging a well in March 1974 and open since 1979. Pit one alone holds over 6,000 figures. The bronze chariots found west of the tomb mound in 1980 sit in their own display.
6.9 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
An outdoor historical spectacle staged on the site of the events it tells, staged on the actual Jiulong Lake at Huaqing Palace where Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei once lived. Tells their tragic love story through 10 acts with real water, fire, flying performers, and 3,000 sqm LED screens.
6.9 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
The Huaqing Palace Site in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, is the ruin of a Tang dynasty palace. The State Council listed it in 1996.
20 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
Baling in Baqiao District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, is the mausoleum of Emperor Wen of Han. Archaeologists confirmed its location in 2021, after 700 years of misidentification.
24 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
A 360-degree rotating auditorium show about Silk Road camel caravans, with real camels, wolves, running water and 20-tonne waterfalls. The audience seat rotates through 7 scenes from Chang'an to Central Asia. The show relies on visuals and has little dialogue, which suits international visitors.
28 km from Terracotta Army, straight line
The Western Han imperial palace. Zhang Qian received his order here to travel west, and the Silk Road opened from it.
Distances
| # | Stop | Type | From Terracotta Army | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terracotta Army | Museum | - | - |
| 2 | Song of Everlasting Sorrow | Live Show | 6.9 km | 6.9 km |
| 3 | Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Hot Springs) | Heritage Site | 6.9 km | 0.8 km |
| 4 | Baling Mausoleum (Tomb of Emperor Wen of Han) | Heritage Site | 20 km | 14 km |
| 5 | Camel Bells Legend Show | Live Show | 24 km | 13 km |
| 6 | Weiyang Palace Site (Silk Roads WHS) | UNESCO Site | 28 km | 6.9 km |
Straight-line distances. Road distances are longer.
Independent Travel
Arranging these 6 stops yourself keeps the budget lower. It also means booking each one and the transfers between them. Compare a private tour with independent travel, or ask PreeChina to plan it.
Custom Tour
This route is a starting point: 1 day and 6 stops. PreeChina plans it as a private, tailor-made trip and changes the stops, the days and the pace to your group.
Questions
Terracotta Army lies 31 km from central Xi'an in a straight line. The road distance is longer.
The stops on this route, with straight-line distances from Terracotta Army, are Song of Everlasting Sorrow (6.9 km), Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Hot Springs) (6.9 km), Baling Mausoleum (Tomb of Emperor Wen of Han) (20 km), Camel Bells Legend Show (24 km), Weiyang Palace Site (Silk Roads WHS) (28 km).
Song of Everlasting Sorrow, at 6.9 km in a straight line.
We plan it as 1 day. Your private itinerary sets the pace and the order with you.
Anyone who wants a slow day. The route links 6 stops, so each visit is short. Tell PreeChina which stops matter most and the others can go.
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This route is in Shaanxi. The province page lists its city guides, themes, museums and other routes.
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Tell us when you arrive in Xi'an, who is travelling and how much time you have. We build the route around your group.
