Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. Discovered in 1974, it...

Xi'an
4 hours visit
4.9 rating
historical

About Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. Discovered in 1974, it is considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.

Historical Background

Buried with the first Emperor of China in 210-209 BCE with the purpose of protecting the emperor in his afterlife. The figures were discovered in 1974 by local farmers and excavation is still ongoing. Over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 670 horses have been uncovered.

Rating

4.9/5.0

Duration

4 hours

Price

¥120

Category

historical

Key Highlights

What makes Terracotta Army special

Pit 1 - Largest pit with over 6,000 terracotta warriors

Pit 2 - Contains cavalry and infantry units

Pit 3 - Command headquarters with high-ranking officers

Bronze Chariots Hall - Exquisite bronze horse and chariot

Each warrior has unique facial features and expressions

Facilities

Museum shop
Restaurants
Audio guides
Electric carts
Parking

Visitor Tips

Book tickets online to skip queues. Hire an English-speaking guide for historical context. Photography allowed but no flash.

Restrictions

No touching artifacts, no flash photography, stay behind barriers

Visit Information

Opening Hours

Weekdays: 08:30-18:00 (March-November), 08:30-17:30 (December-February)

Weekends: 08:30-18:00 (March-November), 08:30-17:30 (December-February)

Holidays: 08:30-18:00 (March-November), 08:30-17:30 (December-February)

Ticket Prices

Adult: ¥120

Student: ¥60

Child: Free

Address

Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province

How to Get There

Subway

Line 9 to Hua Qing Chi, then shuttle bus

Bus

306, 307 from Xi'an Railway Station

Taxi

About 1-hour drive from Xi'an city center

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