Half-day tour to Shaanxi History Museum

Shaanxi History Museum – A Gateway to Ancient China

Shaanxi History Museum, hailed as “the treasure house of Chinese civilization,” is one of China's top national museums. Established in 1991, it showcases over 370,000 cultural relics spanning 1.2 million years of human history in Shaanxi Province—from prehistoric tools to the glorious eras of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang Dynasties (1046 BCE–907 CE). As the ancient capital of 13 dynasties (most notably the Qin and Han Empires, and the cosmopolitan Tang Dynasty), Shaanxi is often called the “cradle of Chinese civilization,” and this museum brings that legacy to life through rare artifacts, interactive displays, and immersive narratives.

The museum's collections are globally renowned for their historical depth, artistic precision, and preservation quality. Highlights include:

• Bronze masterpieces from the Western Zhou and Qin Dynasties.

• Silk Road treasures (e.g., glassware, foreign coins) reflecting Xi'an's role as a crossroads of civilizations.

• Tang Dynasty artifacts showcasing the dynasty's wealth, multiculturalism, and global influence.

• Exclusive “Special Exhibition Halls” (e.g., the Hejia Village Hoard and Tang Mural Paintings) featuring priceless, rarely displayed items.

Must-See Relics & Stories

1. The Hejia Village Hoard Discovered in 1970, this cache of 1,000+ gold, silver, and jade artifacts was buried by a Tang Dynasty noble family during political upheaval. Standouts include:

• Zhuanshouhu (Gilt Silver Ewer with a Beast's Head): A symphony of Persian and Chinese craftsmanship, used to hold wine.

• Jinluan Cup (Gilt Silver Bowl with a Lion's Head): A delicate example of Tang Dynasty “foreign luxury” trade.

1. Terracotta Army Connections While the Terracotta Warriors are in Lintong, the museum displays bronze chariots and horses (replicas of the ones buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang), offering a sneak peek into the scale and artistry of the mausoleum complex.

2. Tang Dynasty Mural Paintings Housed in a climate-controlled gallery, these vibrant murals from Tang royal tombs depict scenes of court life, hunting, and foreign envoys—painting a vivid picture of the Tang Empire's cosmopolitanism.

3. Western Zhou Bronze Inscriptions See jade bi (discs) and bronze gui (vessels) inscribed with early Chinese characters, offering clues to the development of Chinese writing and rituals.

• Private transportation through out the itinerary. Linkedtours will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight or train info.

• Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.

• All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary.

• Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary.

• Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request).

• Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

• Travel and health insurance when travelling with us.

• Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

• 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

• A tour manager included if the number of tourists exceeds 10 people.
  

• International and domestic flights not indicated.

• Food, Lunch or dinner not specified in the itinerary.

• Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers.

• Any personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and Buses. High-speed trains, flights and other transportation vehicles will be used according to the neccessity of the tours.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5 star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from Linkedtours.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.