The 4 Best Xian Temple Tours

1.Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,320 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend about 9 to 10 hours exploring Xi’an with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, entry tickets, and a Chinese buffet lunch listed in the package. The day centers on the Terracotta Army, then continues to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Guides such as Lily, Roger, Rita, Tracy, and Carol are frequently assigned.

“It was a very good and activity packed tour. Lily was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She was really good. The Terracotta Warriors were awesome, as expected. The only thing is not to fall for the story of the farmer who found the Warriors, signing books. He has been signing books for around 30 years but is not one of the farmers. The city wall and pagoda were interesting. We skipped the Muslim bazaar. All in all a great experience.”

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2.Xi’an: Terracotta Army, Lunch, City Wall, Pagoda, Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $48

This full-day Xi’an tour pairs the Terracotta Army with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. You get hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, buffet lunch, water, and a headset for clear commentary. Guides such as Roger, Lily, Carol, and Celine are praised for clear history lessons and practical help. Half-day and private options are available.

“Carol is a good guide with lot of experience. She take time for explanation and recommandation during the guided tour.”

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3.Xi’an: Daci’en Temple(Great Wild Goose Pagoda) E-ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 57 reviews · 1 day · from $9Cheapest good one

Visit Daci'en Temple and the Great Wild Goose Pagoda complex in Xi'an with a one-day entry ticket. You can scan the QR code at the gate, explore the Buddhist grounds, and learn about Xuanzang and Tang Dynasty art. The ticket does not include climbing the pagoda, and QR reliability and price are worth checking before you book.

“lovely quiet retreat in the gardens within the temple. note there is also a musical fountain nearby that displays to classical Chinese music at 12 and 8pm every day and more often in the weekend and summer.”

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4.Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda&City Wall Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $20

Spend about eight hours touring Xi’an by air-conditioned minivan, with stops at the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and ancient City Wall. English-speaking guides such as Chelsea and Nancy lead the day, explain the sites, and handle tickets and timing. Bike rental on the wall and dinner in the Muslim Quarter cost extra.

“A must see in Xi’an. Nesy, the tour guide gave great explanation. We even had a picture with the farmer who discovered the pits.”

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