Exploration of Qin and Han Dynasty Underground Palaces in Xian: Historical and Cultural Tour
Xi'an
Explore the underground palaces of the Qin and Han Dynasties in Xian on this historical and cultural tour. Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum and Han Yangling Museum, compare the emperors' tombs, and learn about the overthrow of the Qin Dynasty by the Han Dynasty.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Commence your journey with a pickup from your hotel in downtown Xian, escorted by a local guide. Travel comfortably to start your day’s exploration. Your first destination is the renowned Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a testament to the Qin Dynasty’s legacy. Accompanied by your guide, delve into the history and monumental efforts of China’s inaugural emperor. Witness the impressive earthen army, crafted to protect the emperor in the afterlife. Despite being interred for millennia, the warriors maintain their vigilant stance, their distinct facial features still discernible.
  • Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) - Savor a delightful lunch at a nearby eatery before proceeding to unearth the narratives of the ancient Han Dynasty and the downfall of the Qin Dynasty. The Han Yangling Museum serves as the shared mausoleum for a distinguished emperor of the Western Han Dynasty and his consort. This site is a treasure trove of cultural significance. Stroll through the grounds as if journeying through history. Your guide will then escort you back to your hotel, bringing your excursion to a close.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch provided
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • Complimentary two bottles of mineral water
  • All entrance fees included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Xian, previously the capital of both the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-206 BC) and the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220), holds numerous historical treasures. Notably, the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and the Han Yangling Museum are the city’s most remarkable heritage sites. This private excursion gives you the opportunity to explore these two sites in one day and compare the subterranean palaces of two renowned Chinese emperors. Here, you’ll understand the historical and cultural mark left by the Han Dynasty in ancient China and discover how the Han Dynasty concluded the reign of the Qin Dynasty.

Visit the globally recognized Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
Investigate the shared tomb Han Yangling of the Western Han Dynasty
Contrast the subterranean palaces of two time-honored emperors
Understand the downfall of the Qin Dynasty at the hands of the Han Dynasty
Understand the historical and cultural legacy of the Han Dynasty in China

Location
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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