A day trip to the Terracotta Warriors combined with a farmhouse-style lunch of Lintong-district Shaanxi cooking, away from the site's tourist restaurants.
This day tour combines the standard Terracotta Warriors excursion -- transport, guided entry to the pits, and an explanation of the site's history and excavation -- with a lunch stop at a local farmhouse-style restaurant in Lintong district, the area surrounding the site and also known for its persimmon orchards and pomegranates. Rather than eating at one of the large, tour-bus-oriented restaurants immediately outside the Terracotta Warriors entrance, the lunch stop is typically a smaller, family-run restaurant serving home-style Shaanxi dishes -- noodles, stewed vegetables, simple braised meats -- reflecting the rural cooking of the surrounding countryside rather than a city-style banquet. Site admission is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately or added as an option at booking; the tour price covers transport, the guide's time and the lunch. The full day typically runs seven to eight hours including travel time from central Xi'an, which takes about an hour each way. This is a practical option for travelers who want the Terracotta Warriors visit handled logistically while also getting a food experience distinct from the standard tourist-restaurant lunch most day tours default to.
| Price | ¥420 (~$59 USD) per person, excluding site admission |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8h |
| Address | Round-trip pickup confirmed at booking, typically from central Xi'an hotels |
What is included
- Round-trip transport from central Xi'an to Lintong district
- English-speaking guide at the Terracotta Warriors site
- Farmhouse-style lunch with local Lintong specialties
Good to know
- Operator
- Local Xi'an tour operator
Weather through the year in Shaanxi
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Shaanxi.
Location
Round-trip pickup confirmed at booking, typically from central Xi'an hotels
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Highlights
- Guided Terracotta Warriors visit paired with an off-the-tourist-track lunch stop
- Farmhouse-style Lintong district cooking rather than a large tour-bus restaurant
- Round-trip transport from central Xi'an included
- Efficient way to combine the day's major sightseeing with a distinct food experience
Tips for visiting
- Confirm whether site admission is included or needs to be purchased separately at booking
- Bring cash or a card for any extra purchases at the farmhouse restaurant
- Wear comfortable shoes; the Terracotta Warriors pits involve a fair amount of walking
- Ask the guide about Lintong's pomegranate and persimmon orchards if visiting in season
Frequently asked questions
Is Terracotta Warriors admission included?
No, site admission is separate from the tour price and should be confirmed or added at booking.
What makes the lunch different from a standard tour lunch?
It's a smaller, family-run farmhouse-style restaurant serving home-style Shaanxi dishes, rather than the large tour-bus restaurants near the site entrance.
How long does the full day take?
About seven to eight hours including roughly an hour of travel each way from central Xi'an.
Is the guide with the group all day?
Yes, an English-speaking guide accompanies the group through the site and to the lunch stop.