Where to Ride: the 4 Best China Horseback Riding Tours

1.Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses Essential Full Day Tour from Xi’an

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · from $79Our pick

Spend about nine hours visiting the Terracotta Warriors from Xi’an with hotel pickup, admission, an English-speaking guide, transport, and lunch included. The main museum is extraordinary, while some departures also add Banpo Museum and a terracotta factory or shopping stop. Guides such as Amy, Lucia, Coco, and Rose have earned especially warm praise.

“It was my third time to see the warriors. Just great despite the crowds. Amazing stuff!”

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2.Customized Day Tour to Terracotta Army and Horses Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $108Top rated

Start early with Stefanie’s private Xi’an tour at the Terracotta Army, then choose one major or two smaller city sights. A personal driver, comfortable business van, and English-speaking guide are included. Plan your afternoon in advance, since admission fees and lunch cost extra and not every site will fit.

“Highly recommended private tour and Stephanie is awesome. She is local to Xi’an and has so much knowledge about the area and about the history. Stephanie was able to get us front row access to see the terracotta warriors. She customRead more”

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3.Xi’an Day Tour: Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses from Beijing by Air

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $950

Fly from Beijing to Xi’an for a full-day visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Xi’an City Wall. Your package includes round-trip flights, airport transfers, admission, lunch, and hotel pickup within Beijing’s fourth ring road. Check the final itinerary carefully, since the description also mentions Beijing’s Lama Temple and an agricultural museum.

“We've been to Beijing before and seen most of the high priority destinations. We had some spare time on this trip and found this tour which provided other things that we hadn't done. The guide, Maria, did an excellent job of taking us througRead more”

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4.Half-Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $205

Visit Xi’an’s UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum on a private four-to-five-hour tour. Your English-speaking guide and private driver collect you from your hotel, provide museum admission, and lead you through all three pits. Guides named in past bookings include Jerry, Bruce, and Victoria. Choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“Very good tour. Guide was very friendly. Car was very clean and comfortable. Tour guide spoke very good English.”

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