TripAdvisor Reviews

Our visit to the Terracotta Army with Celine was absolutely fantastic!



She was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history, and she shared so many fascinating details that really brought the site to life. We learned so much and appreciated how she explained everything clearly and made the experience engaging from start to finish.



Celine also went above and beyond to make the day special, she recommended a lovely local restaurant for lunch, where the food was absolutely delicious. Her thoughtful suggestions and friendly nature made the whole day feel relaxed and enjoyable.



A big thank you as well for the thoughtful travel bag gift, it’s so useful and such a kind gesture! My friend and I had a wonderful time and will definitely be recommending Celine to anyone visiting Xi’an.



Thank you again, Celine, for such an informative, memorable, and well-organised tour! Less

The Terracotta Army was well worth the car journey from the centre of Xi’An where we were staying. We spent a couple of hours there and, while some of the excavations have still not been completed after many years, there was still a lot to see and it was good to see that they were taking so much care with piecing together each warrior with original materials rather than just replacement parts. We also made our own terracotta warriors with clay at a local shop afterwards which was great fun.



Later on we cycled around the whole city wall (we did it in an hour, but we were going at pace) which was a good way to see the city from a height. The pagoda and surrounding grounds was also well worth the visit and we felt like many of the houses and temples in the area were maintained to a much better standard than in Beijing.



Our guide Lola was also excellent. She took us to some very good, clean restaurants as part of the tour, was very knowledgeable about every site we visited and her English was fantastic and very clear. Less

Organized by TravelChinaGuide and travel consultant Emily Xin:

We were a custom group of 16 from the USA, UK, Australia, and Sri Lanka meeting in Beijing. Over sixteen days we covered iconic UNESCO sites—the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors—plus Leshan’s Giant Buddha and canal-laced Suzhou (“the Venice of the East”). We also explored China’s dynamic cities: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Cheng Du, and the vast metropolis of Chongqing.

Logistics were excellent. We moved city-to-city by high-speed train and used a comfortable coach locally. Guides were knowledgeable, punctual, and invaluable—escorting us onto trains and meeting us on the platform at each stop. A three-day Yangtze cruise from Chongqing to Yichang through the Three Gorges was scenic and relaxing; the Three Gorges Dam was an engineering highlight. We finished in Shanghai, magical by the river at night.

Our 4-star hotels were clean, well located, and offered great regional cuisine. English can be limited when ordering independently, but the guides smoothed everything.

Be aware: top attractions can be very crowded with domestic tourists; stay close to your guide to avoid separation. Also, most Western apps (social media, messaging, news, streaming) are blocked. Tip: carry a printed card in Chinese with your guide’s name and number and hotel details, as locals will be happy to help in case you get lost. Best to download offline maps/translation before arrival.

Having visited from 1987, I was astonished by China’s transformation—world-class infrastructure and seamless rail travel. Overall, a rich, well-run itinerary that balances ancient wonders with modern marvels. Highly recommended.

By Sunil & Anuja Nethisinghe - USA Less

I did the Terracotta army+Wind goose Pagoda+City wall tour .



A perfect day. They communicated clearly about my pickup time. Then our guide, Celine, reached out to confirm the pickup time. I had a couple of follow-up questions and she responded immediately with perfect responses. The tour itself was amazing. Celine clearly set expectations about what was going to happen and when, she took really good care of all of us as a group, and, needless to say she was extremely knowledgeable.



The Terracotta warriors is the primary reason I came to Xian, and Travel China Guide and Celine made it perfect. Thank you!! Less