Mortise and tenon joints are the nail-free, essential joints of ancient Chinese architecture. The protruding part is the “tenon,” and the recessed part is the “mortise.” When they fit together perfectly, they firmly unite the wood, a feat that has endured for millennia.
It is not merely a technique, but also an embodiment of Eastern philosophy: representing the power of yielding, balance, and restraint. From magnificent palaces to exquisite furniture, mortise and tenon joints offer silent support, using softness to overcome hardness, giving architecture a lifelike resilience.
Today, you will personally touch this ancient wisdom and experience the seamless dialogue between pieces of wood.

Route 1: Terracotta Warriors + Luban Lock Experience Half-Day Tour
7:30-8:00 Tour guide choices up tourists from the hotel
8:00-9:30 Depart for the Terracotta Warriors Scenic Area
9:30-12:30 Visit the Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang (Pit 1/Pit 2/Pit 3)
12:30-14:00 Return to Xi'an and end at the Bell Tower
Complimentary Luban Lock package (one set per family (six locks))
Price includes:

1. Hotel pick-up
2. English-speaking tour guide service
3. Terracotta Warriors entrance ticket
4. Personal travel accident insurance
   Price excludes:
   Tour guide and driver service charge (suggested $10 USD)
   Meals not included
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   Route 2: Terracotta Warriors + Huaqing Palace + Luban Lock Experience One-Day Tour (15 people)
   7:30-8:00 Tour guide choices up tourists from the hotel
   8:00-9:30 Depart for the Terracotta Warriors Scenic Area
   9:30-12:30 Visit the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang (Pit 1/Pit 2/Pit 3)
   12:30-13:30 Special Lunch (Choose one: Biangbiang Noodles/Sanqin Set Meal/Dumplings)
   13:30-16:30 Visit Huaqing Palace Scenic Area
   16:30-18:00 Return to Xi'an, ending at the Bell Tower
   Complimentary Luban Lock Set Meal (One set per family (six locks))
   Price Includes:
5. Hotel pick-up
6. English-speaking tour guide service
7. Terracotta Army + Huaqing Palace entrance tickets
8. Special lunch
9. Personal travel accident insurance
   Price Excludes:
   Tour guide and driver service charge (suggested $10 USD)
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   Route Three: Terracotta Army + Luban Lock Workshop Experience Day Trip (Private Tour/Evening Departure)
   10:00 Tour guide choices up tourists from the hotel
   10:00-10:30 Depart for Luban Lock Workshop
   10:30-12:00 Learn about the charm of Chinese mortise and tenon joints and experience making Luban locks.
   12:00-13:00 Lunch (Shaanxi-style mutton stew)
   13:00-14:00 Travel to the Terracotta Army
   14:00-17:00 Visit the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang (Pit 1/Pit 2/Pit 3)
   17:00-18:00 Return to Xi'an and visit the Tang Paradise.
   Complimentary Luban lock set meal (one set per family (six locks))
   Price includes:
10. Hotel pick-up
11. English-speaking tour guide service
12. Terracotta Army + Luban lock workshop experience
13. Lunch (Shaanxi-style mutton stew)
14. Personal travel accident insurance
    Price excludes:
    Tips for tour guide and driver (suggested $10 USD)