Maybe you don't have much time available, but you still want to explore the mystery of Terra-cotta Army, why not take one day private trip to Xian.
Below are the two daily-departure detailed tour programs with the quotations based on minimun two travellers.
One Day Side Trip to Xian by air
Tour Itinerary
Early in the morning pick-up from your hotel in Beijing and transfer to airport and take CA 1215 ( 07:30/09:15 ) for Xian. Met and transfer to Terra-cotta Army for a once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the extraordinary 2200-year-old terracotta worriors of China's first Emperor, Qin Shihuang.The three exhibition halls house the continuing excavation of an army of 7000 terracotta soldiers and horses that guard the tomb of the First. After lunch. move on to Huaqing Hot-spring, being a villa palace and resort for emperors and kings in anceint times, it has a history of more than 3000 years. Afternoon take CA 1202( 17:15/18:55) back to Beijing. Met and transfer to your hotel in Beijing.
Tour Cost
1 Traveler: USD 510
2-5 Travelers: USD 415 Per Person
6-9 Travelers: USD 390 Per Person
10 Travelers: USD 380 Per Person
Prices to include
1.Meals and entrance fees as mentioned
2.Private car or van with local guide
3.Domestic flights
We are not sure whether the price and tour arrangement are what you are looking for.
If you feel the price is beyond what you can accept, we suggest you take our two-night side trip to Xian by rail.
Two nights side trip to Xian by rail
Tour Itinerary Day 01
Go to the Beijing West Station and take overnight train T41 ( 17:15 ) for Xian.
Day 02
Arrival in Xian at 6:45 AM and transfered to Xian Hotel. Have breakfast at the hotel. After breafast, take some rest. Visit Terra-cotta Army and
sight_id=46>City Wall. Lunch.
Afternoon connect train T42 ( 17:48) back for Beijing )
Day 03
Arrival in Beijing at 7:23 AM
Tour Cost
1 Traveler: USD 330
2-5 Travelers: USD 250 Per Person
6-9 Travelers: USD 230 Per Person
10 Travelers: USD 210 Per Person
Price includes
1. All transfer
2. Lunches as mentioned
3. Entrance fees
4. Private guide service
5. Private car
6. Round trip train tickets ( soft-sleeper )
Note
(1)Payment: Payment in advance, or you may pay to our tour guide or come to our office in person for the payment in Beijing.
(2)The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.