Escape Worldwide - Holidays to Xi'an and the Terracotta Warriors, China

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Xi'an Excursions

A full day of exceptional sightseeing in and around Xi’an commences with a visit to the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors. Unearthed by accident in 1974 by peasant farmers searching for water, the Terracotta Warriors are undoubtedly Xi’an’s most significant attraction. Located over three sites, the 8,000 life size soldiers stand in traditional battle formation in 11 columns over an ancient imperial necropolis, guarding the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Each soldier is unique, crafted by hand and originally painted in a colourful uniform. After lunch return to Xi’an to visit the imposing Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 648 as a memorial to Crown Prince Li Zhi’s mother. Renovated and restored many times since, it now climbs an impressive 200 feet high. We end the tour with a visit to the Great Mosque and maze of alleyways that constitute the Muslim Quarter, followed by a walk on the historic city walls, one of the few remaining almost perfectly preserved examples of this ancient form of city defence.

A highly recommended opportunity to make maximum use of your time in Xi'an. On your final day in this ancient city transfer to the airport stopping en route to visit the Han Yang Tombs. Unveiled as recently as 2001, these historic sites in the eastern section of Xi’an contain over 40,000 burial objects, including Terracotta Warriors, chariots and weapons. The tombs were built for the Emperor Liu Qi and his Empress who passed away in 126BC. A number of satellite tombs proliferate the area, serving to protect the main tombs. This tour and transfer is suitable for all flights that depart Xi’an from 11:30am onwards.

An evening to remember at the colourful Tang Dynasty Show is an essential Xi’an experience. The glory, wealth and exuberance of the Tang Dynasty is dramatically brought back to life through song and dance. The colourful costumes of the characters make this a veritable feast for the senses. Included is a delicious buffet style dinner and private return transfers.

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