Private tour in Xian Wendy Y

Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Xi'an

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Wendy Y.

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Hello! I’m Wendy, a licensed English-speaking tour guide based in Xi’an, China. I left my job as a teacher to fully pursue my passion for guiding, and I’ve never looked back. For me, showing travelers the wonders of Xi’an—whether it’s the iconic Terracotta Warriors, the majestic Mount Hua, or the bustling city streets—is more than a career, it’s a calling. I’ve been guiding independently for several years and previously worked different travel agencies, but I’m excited to bring my tours to a new audience here. I specialize in private, customizable tours and take great pride in delivering personalized experiences. I hire licensed private transportation when needed and also offer walking tours for those who want to explore at a slower pace. My most popular tour is the half-day Terracotta Warriors experience, but I also offer immersive full-day options that highlight Xi’an’s rich history and natural beauty.

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Overview of your Xian tour

This is a private tour starting and finishing at your hotel. In the morning 8am or any other time we agreed, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby with a driver and clean non-smoking car/van. This tour covers the stunning Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and two other Xi'an highlights like City wall, Big wild goose pagoda, Huaqing palace or Muslim quarter. You enjoy the flexibility of choosing two more attractions according to your own interest. • I guarantee the availability of all the admission tickets at agent price and skip-line service once you book this tour. No need to book entrance/show tickets online. • Explore Terracotta Warriors and enjoy the flexibility of choosing two more places in Xi'an with a private guide depending on your interest and hotel location and budget.

Recent Reviews

Christian L.Switzerland
2 weeks ago

Wendy was incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. She covered not only the main facts but had lots of additional information and really engaged with all our questions, giving us lots of insights. Her English is excellent and so we were able to chat about lots of different things including broader Chinese history and life in China overall. Overall a great day and it made a huge difference to have such a great guide!

Sarah B.Belgium
2 weeks ago

Wendy is very professional and tailored the tour to our taste and 2 small children. Highly recommended.

Erik S.United States
July 2026

Wendy is a great tour guide. She picked us up and wisked us to the terra cotta warriors. No waiting in line, she already had our tickets. We received our ear pieces and headed in. It was crowded, but Wendy made sure we had a great view of each area. She helped us see where we could get closer as she shared her extensive knowledge about the history bot of how the warriors were built, and how they were discovered and the restoration process. She also helped us get great pictures of our entire family. She was able to keep us together as well. We went to the museum area and she pointed out some interesting details about the warriors where we could see them up close. She knew so much about each part of the process. Once we left the warrior area, she took us to lunch at a great restaurant. She helped us with which dishes were the local specialties. We ordered several dishes, all of which were delicious. Great recommendations. From there we went to the Wild Goose Pagoda. Such a beautiful place. Wendy was able to share about both the history of the pagoda and Buddism in general. Lots of sayings and special details were shared. Towards the end of this portion of the tour, my daughter got sick. Wendy amd our driver were able to quickly pivot and get us back to the hotel quickly and without incident. I would highly recommend using a local tour guide and a small group, private setting. The tour was personalized for our family and the guide and driver were both superb.

Reynolds B.United States
July 2026

Highly recommend Wendy for your adventures in and around Xi'an. Wendy is highly organized, speaks great English, and very knowledgeable. She created an amazing day for us while sharing her extensive knowledge. She even went above and behind on suggestions for us during our stay in Xi'an and checked in to make sure we weren't having issues. A true professional and very enjoyable person to spend the day with.

Zerlina H.United States
July 2026

Fabulous tour of the terracotta warriors - Wendy’s narrative really helped Chinese history come alive for us! In addition, she went out of her way to look after my elderly parents (helping them over bumpy pathways, minimizing heat exposure). As a bonus she gave us great restaurant recos and tips for our remaining days in Xi’an. Thank you!!

Essam A.United States
July 2026

Wendy was Great! Met me and my three kids at the hotel and drove us to the Terracotta Warriors site. We spent the day enjoying her stories, infomation about the site and history of the area and culture. Her english is fluent, her personality is amazing and we really appreciated it all. We had a blast and very memerable day. Thanks !

Your Xian tour itinerary

At 8am or any specific time we discussed one day prior to the tour, I will pick you up at your hotel together with the driver. Then we will start our tour according to the planned route. We will visit 3 attractions in total, and the Terracotta Army is a must-see. For the remaining two spots, you can choose from the following options: Big wild goose pagoda, City Wall, Muslim Quarter/Great Mosque, Huaqing Palace. In the middle, we will have a stop for a beautiful local lunch in a noodle rice restaurant or local meat burger and rice noodle restaurant. Additional cultural shows like Silk Road Legend or Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Banquet show can be offered with free transfer. We can discuss these choices based on your preferences to work out the most optimized itinerary for you. For bigger parties, please send us a message and I will customize and quote.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

We will use licensed clean non-smoking Sedan or minivan for the transportation. The driver are all experienced and polite and safe driving.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Tickets: Terracotta warriors CNY120, Big wild goose pagoda(CNY30), City wall(CNY54),Reborn of the Army Play(CNY250),Silk road Show(CNY250-CNY400),Tang Dynasty Music Dance Dumpling Banquet dinner show(CNY350)
Food Drinks Snacks
Other: Personal Expenses.
Meeting location

Xi'An, Shaanxi, China

The tour includes pick up from hotels within the 3rd ring road of Xi'an. Suburb area hotels or airport/high speed train station pick up will cause extra and can be paid in cash when the driver meet you. I will contact you ahead and can arrange airport/train pick up.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
Architecture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1430763
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Xi'An best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the Terracotta Warriors and other historical sites in Xi'An with the flexibility to choose additional attractions. It's ideal for those who prefer a personalized experience with a knowledgeable local guide like Wendy Y.

Can this private tour in Xi'An be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

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Hours icon 8 hours
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