3 Horse Riding in China to Build a Day Around

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

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

Spend about nine hours visiting Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance tickets, transport, and lunch included. The core visit covers the three excavation pits and museum displays. Some departures also include Banpo Neolithic Museum and a terracotta factory or souvenir stop, so confirm the day’s schedule before booking.

“No doubt I'd recommend this. Small van. Cozy group of 5 and a fantastic tour guide, whose name I can't recall in Chinese, but went by Lucy. She speaks perfect English we discussed politics and history, she is thoughtful and funny. Made our day wonderful. The trip was organized and pleasant. Being American, I can moan this was good.”

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2.Private Luoyang Day Tour: Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $194

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide and private driver visiting Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple from Luoyang. You’ll see thousands of Buddhist carvings, eat regional dishes at a local restaurant, and return to your hotel or Luoyang Longmen Railway Station. Guides such as Cherry and Gerry have led this route.

“The guide Cherry was very knowledgeable and gave all the information about the various tour sites. I only wish the information was communicated prior that when they advertise "Private", it is quite literally for the person who booked it - Read more”

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3.Private Tour: Badaling Great Wall and Kangxi Grasslands on Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $68Best value

Travel privately from Beijing to Badaling Great Wall, then continue to Kangxi Grasslands for one hour on horseback. Your guide handles transport, tickets, lunch, and ride arrangements for a group of up to 10. Beginners and families can join, but cable-car fees and extra riding time cost more.

“My guide finally secured an hour ride with a local place, after much squabbling. We ended up having to drive somewhere else and waiting for the horses. It was a cluster f**k! Lucking my guide, Kevin, went above and beyond to make it a great experience. The portion with the wall was easy better than expected.”

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