Practical Information
Updated: Jan 8, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum3 hours
Recommended4 hours
Maximum5 hours
Entrance Fee
Adult
120 CNY~120 $
Student
60 CNY~60.0 $
120 CNY adults, 60 CNY students. Free: under 16, seniors 65+, military, disabled. Tickets ONLY online in advance! Not sold on-site. Book 7 days ahead via WeChat. Daily limit 65,000 visitors.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) — comfortable weather. Summer is hot and crowded. Arrive at opening 8:30 — fewer crowds.
Crowd Level
High — many peoplePrice Range
ModerateHow to Get There
From Xi'an center: Tourist bus 5 (306) from Railway Station (1.5 hours, 7 CNY) or taxi/DiDi (~150 CNY, 45 min). Museum is 35 km northeast of city in Lintong District.
What to Expect
Three excavated pits with thousands of terracotta warriors. Pit 1 is the largest (6,000+ figures). Bronze Chariots Museum. Each statue is unique — different faces, armor, weapons. Excavations continue.
Best Photo Spot
Viewing platform above Pit 1 — panorama of thousands of warriors. Also close-ups of individual figures with unique faces.
When to Visit
Best Time
AprMaySepOct
Good Time
MarJunNov
Avoid
JulAugJanFeb
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
AvailableCharging
No outletsMobile signal
GoodFacilities & Services
restrooms
gift shop
cafe
audio guide
guided tours
wheelchair access
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 8, 2026Monday08:30 — 18:00
Tuesday08:30 — 18:00
Wednesday08:30 — 18:00
Thursday08:30 — 18:00
Friday08:30 — 18:00
Saturday08:30 — 18:00
Sunday08:30 — 18:00
Note
Last entry: 17:00 (summer) / 16:30 (winter). Tickets ONLY online — not sold on-site! Book via WeChat 7 days ahead. Limit 65,000/day. From March 2025 — time slot system (morning/afternoon).
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Not accessible
Audio Guide
Available
Staff Assistance
Available
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faq.subtitle Terracotta Army
No! Tickets sold only online via WeChat or official website. Book 7 days ahead. On-site machines accept passport purchase, but better to book in advance.
Minimum 3-4 hours. Three pits + Bronze Chariots Museum + Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum (free shuttle between them). Longer with audio guide.
Yes, photos without flash allowed everywhere. Tripods and professional equipment require permission.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Terracotta Army
Tickets ONLY online via WeChat. Not sold on-site! Book 7 days ahead, especially during holidays.
Bus 5 (306) from Xi'an Railway Station — cheap (7 CNY), but slow (1.5 hours). Taxi/DiDi ~150 CNY, 45 minutes.
Start with Pit 1 — most impressive, 6,000+ warriors. Then 2 and 3. Don't miss Bronze Chariots Museum — masterpieces!
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