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Designated 2007

Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army)

西安市秦始皇帝陵博物院景区

Shaanxi, Xi'an★ 4.3Designated 2007·34.4765°N, 108.8496°E

Ticket Price

CNY 120; CNY 60; CNY 130

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Rating

4.3 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army)

The Mausoleum of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, guards thousands of life-size terracotta warriors, each with unique features, discovered near Xi'an in 1974. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a breathtaking monument to the power of the first unified Chinese empire.

Highlights

The Terracotta Army pits (thousands of life-size warriors); the bronze chariots; the tomb mound of China's first emperor (UNESCO).

Suggested Route

Enter, visit Pit 1 (the main army), then Pits 2 and 3 and the bronze-chariot exhibition; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Xi'an noodles (biangbiang), roujiamo and lamb soup; stay in Xi'an city.

Facilities

Shuttles between pits, restrooms, audio guides and barrier-free paths; large flat exhibition halls.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

How to Buy Tickets

Passport booking guide for Terracotta Army (Emperor Qin's Mausoleum) · verified 2026-08-16

⏰ When to book

Book 1-3 days ahead. Same-day tickets are usually available outside holidays, but pre-booking is safer.

🛂 Passport requirement

Passport number required at booking; scan the same passport at entry.

🎟️ Where to book

OFFICIAL

Official (site / WeChat '秦始皇帝陵博物院') ↗ — Official booking.

OTA

Trip.com ↗ — English checkout, often with hotel pick-up options.

💡 Tip: Go early (opens 08:30) or late to avoid tour-bus crowds at Pit 1.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

Xi'an Metro Line 9 to Huaqing Pool Station (Huaqing Pool Station), then bus Lintong 602/613 to site; ~? from Xi'an North HSR station (metro 2->1->9); ~50 km from Xi'an Xianyang Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via official WeChat 'Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum'/bmy.com.cn (book up to 7 days ahead, real-name).

Ticket Price

CNY 120 (≈ $17); CNY 60 (≈ $8.3); CNY 130 (≈ $18)

Address

Shaanxi Province Xi'an City Lintong District Qinlingbei Road Yuqinyongguangong Road Jiaochakou

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

西安市秦始皇帝陵博物院景区

陕西省西安市临潼区秦陵北路与秦俑馆公路交叉口 ,029-81399001

Shaanxi Province Xi'an City Lintong District Qinlingbei Road Yuqinyongguangong Road Jiaochakou

34.4765, 108.8496

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