What is the best way to buy tickets?

The admission fee for the Terracotta Warriors Scenic Area is 120 yuan per person (90 yuan per person in low season, from December to February), which includes the Terracotta Warriors Pits 1, 2, and 3 and the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. Tickets can be purchased in a number of ways:

Online purchase: We recommend purchasing tickets in advance on the official WeChat or Ctrip or Meituan platforms of the Qin Shi Huang Imperial Mausoleum Museum to avoid on-site queues.

On-site purchase of tickets: the scenic area ticket window can be purchased, but holidays are prone to crowded queues, it is recommended to arrive in advance.

In addition, the scenic area ticket includes a visit to the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin Shi Huang, but many people are tired after playing the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, so you can decide whether to go.

Transportation How to get there most conveniently?

The Terracotta Army is located in Lintong District of Xi'an, about 40 kilometers away from downtown Xi'an, and there are several main transportation methods:

Public transportation (the most cost-effective)

Tour 5 (306): Take the bus from the East Square of Xi'an Railway Station, the ticket price is 7 yuan, and the whole journey takes about 1 hour. The buses run frequently and are the most cost-effective!

Road 914, 915: Also from the train station, the fare is about 8 yuan, also optional.

Subway + through train (recommended)

Take the subway line 9 to the “Qinling West” station, and then transfer to the free ferry to the Terracotta Army. It's quick and easy, and you won't have to get stuck in traffic.

Take a taxi or share a car (suitable for more than one person)

A taxi from downtown is about 100-150 RMB, suitable for 3-4 people to share a car, cost-effective.

You can also take a taxi from the high-speed railway station or airport, which is less troublesome but more expensive.

Group Tours (save your time but time is limited)

Suitable for people who come to Xi'an for the first time or don't want to worry about transportation by themselves, usually including tickets, a tour guide, round-trip transportation, but the time is more compact.

Eat, drink and play a full strategy

The Terracotta Army scenic area has relatively complete infrastructure, but there are a few things to note:

Dining: There are some restaurants in the scenic area, but the price is expensive and the taste is average. You can bring some snacks or go to the nearby Lintong District to eat local snacks, such as meat sandwiches, cold skin, mutton buns, etc.

Restrooms: There are several public restrooms in the scenic area, which are clearly marked and clean, but you may need to queue up when there are many people.

Souvenir stores: Around the Terracotta Army, there are many places selling souvenirs, such as miniature Terracotta Army figures, Qin Dynasty coins, bookmarks, and so on. Pay attention to bargaining when buying.

Bag Storage: If you are carrying a big bag, you can store it at the bag storage point in the scenic area at a reasonable price.

Guided tour service: You can choose to rent an electronic interpreter (about 20 yuan), or hire a scenic area interpreter (charges 100-150 yuan, suitable for groups of 3-5 people).

How to play the Terracotta Army?

The Terracotta Army scenic area mainly consists of three Terracotta Army pits and the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. It is recommended to visit in this order:

Pit 1 (the largest and most shocking)

This is the most spectacular part of the Terracotta Army, showing thousands of neatly arranged soldier figurines, magnificent. It is recommended to take a high view of the gallery before getting a closer look at the details.

Pit 2 (most types of soldiers)

Different types of soldiers, such as cavalry and crossbow soldiers, are mainly displayed here. Although the excavation area is small, you can see the details of the various soldier figurines, which is suitable for careful appreciation.

Pit No. 3 (Command Center)

This pit is considered to be the command center of the Terracotta Army. The number of Terracotta Army warriors is small, but there are special images such as general Terracotta Army warriors, which are worth seeing.

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (at your own discretion)

The Terracotta Army ticket includes a visit to the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, but there is not much to see in the ground part of the mausoleum, so if you like history, you can drop by; otherwise, you can just return to the city.

The Terracotta Army are more than just seeing terracotta warriors!

If you want to make this trip more interesting, you can try the following special experiences:

Terracotta Army DIY: There are some pottery experience halls around the scenic area where you can make your own miniature Terracotta Army as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Take photos in Qin Dynasty armor: Some places offer Qin army costumes for rent, so you can change into the armor and take photos pretending you are a Qin soldier!

Go to the “Resurrected Legion” show in the evening: If you are interested in the story behind the Terracotta Army, you can go to Xi'an in the evening to watch some large-scale performances about the history of the Qin Dynasty, such as “The Song of Everlasting Hatred” or “The Resurrected Legion”.

The Terracotta Army is more than just a bunch of terracotta figurines; behind them lies the glorious history and culture of the Qin Dynasty. Whether it's the stunning ruins, the exquisite statues, or the mysterious underground world, it's unforgettable. If you come to Xi'an, you must feel the charm of this thousand-year-old relic for yourself. We hope this guide will help you organize your trip and make your Terracotta Army journey easier and more enjoyable!