Xi'an: Top 3 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour

My visit to Xi’an was an unforgettable experience. The Terracotta Army was absolutely breathtaking and one of the most impressive historical sites I have ever seen. Standing among thousands of life-sized warriors and horses made history feel truly alive. I also greatly enjoyed visiting the Bell Tower, one of the city’s most beautiful landmarks. Its traditional architecture and central location make it a wonderful place to admire Xi’an’s atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. Another highlight was walking along the Xi’an City Wall. The wall is remarkably well preserved, and exploring it offered beautiful views of both the historic and modern parts of the city. Xi’an is a fascinating destination, full of history, culture, and unforgettable sights. I highly recommend visiting the Terracotta Army, the Bell Tower, and the City Wall to anyone travelling to China.

Incredibly crowded, lots of pushing and shoving. It’s amazing but couldn’t wait to leave. Very pushy guide. Decided not to continue with the tour after the Pits

We booked our Xi’an tour through Catherine Lu Tours www.catherinelutours.com and Julia made our day truly special. Her English was excellent, she was incredibly kind and attentive, and her explanations about Xi’an and its history were engaging and full of insight. The whole experience was perfectly organized, and her restaurant recommendation was wonderful — a delicious and memorable highlight of our visit. We booked our Xi’an tour with Catherine Lu Tours www.catherinelutours.com and Julia made our day truly special. Her English was perfect, she was very kind and always attentive, and her explanations about the history of Xi’an were engaging and full of detail. The experience was perfectly organized, and the restaurant she recommended to us was delicious, a culinary memory we will take with us.

It is quite a long day when the temperature is high! However, Rosa was an excellent tour guide and was always one step ahead, carrying things for us to allow us to take photos and finding the best places for us to get unobstructed photos. Our driver was also great and always ready to open doors and hand out cold bottles of water. Our son actually struggled in the heat and we had to finish early but Rosa booked our tickets for the city walls to allow us visit them later when it was cooler. The lunch was also delicious.

Had a wonderful tour! Out tour guide was Grace she was excellent Knowledgeable, polite, attentive and a great photographer. She knew best spots to take the photos. Lunch she booked was excellent. Grace speaks excellent English which made things so much easier through out the day. Book this tour you won’t regret it and make sure to ask for Grace!

Agnes was our guide for the day, who is very fluent in English and had a wealth of information about each place we visit She was promptly ready waiting in advance of our scheduled meet time so we set off 10mins early for terracotta warriors with our chauffeur for day in luxury car. Enroute she enquired what we had done already in Xi’an.and established we had been on the Xm city wall already to ride bikes so she suggested modified itinerary to visit mosque later in afternoon She is very proud of her city and shares so much information outside of the main tourist sites. She suggested the camel show for later in afternoon (extra cost) but there is so much to see in Xi’an and we only had few days so decided to give that one.a miss Thanks Agnes for sharing Xi’an history and highlights with us

We visited Xi'an with our two young boys, covering the Terracotta Warriors, Big Goose Pagoda, and the Ancient City Wall — and honestly, our guide Rose made all the difference. Her historical knowledge is extraordinary. At the Terracotta Warriors, she didn't just walk us through the site — she brought it to life, explaining the intricate craftsmanship behind each warrior, the hierarchy embedded in their postures and features, and the sheer ambition of what Qin Shi Huang set out to build. At the Big Goose Pagoda, she wove in wonderful anecdotes about Xuanzang's journey and the temple alongside it that we would never have discovered on our own. Her storytelling is genuinely captivating — the kind that stays with you long after the visit. What also stood out was how naturally she engaged with our kids throughout. She kept them entertained, involved, and curious rather than bored and restless — no small feat at archaeological sites. She never rushed us, let the children take their time, and tailored her explanations so everyone stayed engaged. She also has a sharp eye for the best vantage points and photo spots — clearly someone who knows these places intimately, not just professionally. Every stop felt considered and unhurried. If I'm honest, Xi'an was shaping up to be the quieter part of our China itinerary until she came along. She elevated it into one of the highlights of our entire trip. Highly recommended without reservation

Rosa was our guide who communicated with us about what we wanted to see. It was really hot (36+C) that day so we changed the itinerary that morning when she came to pick us up. We went to the City Walls in the morning when it was cooler to walk the top and take some pictures and learn some history about this ancient city. After we had our fill, we were driven to the Museum where Rosa led us again through the 3 tombs/museums to see the terra-cotta soldiers. Most of the museum/area is covered and had A/C. The size of the tombs is incredible and the museum does a great job of showing you what was buried. We were taken to a local restaurant nearby and had delicious noodle dishes. At this point, our family was tired and we decided to just return to the hotel. Great time and happy with our guide and driver. Rosa gave us the right amount of information to keep us happy.

Rena and her driver Mr Chao were amazing. Ms Rena was friendly, patient, and well versed in her history. They picked us up at our hotel and spent the next 13 hours driving us to several historical places, lunch, and their recommendation for dinner and the theater were spot on. Our group of three was varied with a local, one from Brazil, one from North America. We had a fabulous time, a wonderful day, and the terra-cotta soldiers did not disappoint. Food all day was great. A special shout out to Miss Rena, she made our day fabulous. Highly recommend her and this Travelocity package.

Rosa was an excellent tour guide in Xi'an. She conducted herself with formal professionalism and delivered incredibly insightful knowledge of Chinese history, which made our visit to each site much more meaningful and enriching. Rosa was very well organized and ensured we had the best viewing and photo opportunities at the Terracotta Warriors, Big Goose Pagoda (we booked this in top of the tour), Xi'an City Wall, and the Muslim Quarters, including the Drum and Bell Towers. She also chose a wonderful restaurant for lunch and helped us order a nice variety of both local Xi'an specialties and popular Chinese dishes so we could enjoy a good mix of flavors. The overall logistics of the tour were streamlined and hassle-free. Rosa handled all attraction tickets for us and even coordinated wheelchair support at the Terracotta Warriors site, which was greatly appreciated given my mother-in-law’s mobility limitations. This level of care made the day much more comfortable and enjoyable for our whole family. We are so grateful we found Catherine Lu Tours. They provided us with a wonderful, well-organized experience in Xi'an that exceeded our expectations. Thank you Rosa and the entire team!