Terracotta Army
Being the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Army is no doubt a must-see for every visitor to Xi'an.
Originally the ancient funerary project for Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the Terracotta Warriors China are now displayed in a live museum built on the site, officially named Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, showing the life stories of the emperor and the once powerful Qin Empire (221 – 207BC) in those days of pomp and vigor.
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History – over 2,200 years
Chronicle – 246 BC to today
Discovery – by local farmers, in 1974
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How to Tour the Terracotta Army – Day tour plan for independent travelersWhat to See
1. Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Insider's Suggestion: 
MUST-SEE, 2 to 4 hours
It contains 3 major pits tagged in the order of their discoveries and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall.
Pit 1: the largest; found in 1974 and opened to the public on Oct. 1st, 1979. There is the vanguard in three rows followed by a massive battle array of infantry and war chariots.
Pit 2: found in 1976; 20 meters northeast of No. 1 Pit. It is the most spectacular one for the variety of divisions including infantry, crossbow team, cavalry, and 80 chariots.
Pit 3: found in 1976; 25 meters northwest of No. 1 Pit. It was the command post of the armed forces, with 68 warriors and a chariot led by four horses.
2. Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Park (Lishan Garden)
Insider's Suggestion: extra 2 hours, for slow paced travelers, in-depth visit
centering on the burial mound of Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, with several Accessory Pits around, including:
Pit K0006 – Civil Official Figures
Pit K0007 – Bronze Aquatic Birds (not open yet)
Pit K9801 – Stone Armor and Helmets (not open yet)
Pit K9901 – Acrobatics Figures
Currently, there are no direct public transport means to Terracotta Army from downtown Xi'an. Therefore, the best option is to join a Xi'an day tour involving this site with attracting service and price.
If you wish to travel independently, please follow the following instructions:
1. Take metro line 1 to the terminal stop Fangzhicheng. There are tourist buses 5 (306) from a roadside bus stop 25-30 meters north to the nearby Fangzhicheng Bus Station, which operate between 7:00 and 19:00, at the fare of CNY 5. It will take you to the Terracotta Warriors Museum.
2. Bus 307 runs from Tangchengqiang Jiuqu Bus Hub to the museum in 1.5 hours and costs CNY 8 per person, passing by Tang Paradise, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Banpo Museum Bus Hub, and Huaqing Pool.
3. A taxi from downtown Xi'an to the museum takes 40-50 minutes and costs about CNY 150.
How to get to Terracotta Warriors from Xi'an Airport
1. Take airport shuttle bus to Fangzhicheng Bus Station and transfer to tourist bus line 5 (306) to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses.
2. Take metro line 13 to Xi'an North Railway Station, change to line 4 to Wulukou, then change to line 1 to Fangzhicheng, where you can take tourist bus line 5 (306).
2. Take airport shuttle bus to Lintong in one hour, and then take bus Lintong 101 to the museum in 20 minutes.
3. A taxi from Xi'an Airport to Terracotta Army takes 70 minutes and costs about CNY 200.
How to get to Terracotta Warriors from Xi'an North Railway Station
1. Take metro line 2 to Beidajie, then change to line 1 to Fangzhicheng, finally take a tourist bus 5 (306) to get there.
2. Taxi: 1 hour; about CNY 160.
| Ticket Price | CNY 120; free for children under 1.4 m (4.6 ft) accompanied by a paying adult. |
| Audio Guide | Rent: CNY 40 per person; Deposit: CNY 100 |
| Opening Hours | March 16 to November 15: 8:30 - 18:00, ticketing stops at 17:00; November 16 to March 15: 8:30 - 17:30, ticketing stops at 16:30. |
| Time for a Visit | 3 hours |
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Further Reading
About the Master of Terracotta Army China - Qin Shi Huang
Upon ascending the throne at the age of 13, Emperor Qin Shi Huang had begun to prepare for his mausoleum. Taking 11 years to finish, the mausoleum is speculated to house many treasures and sacrificial objects. The most amazing masterpiece should be the Terracotta soldiers guarding the emperor in his life after death.
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Reply2) Are both in the same location?
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0ReplyReply00ReplyAfter arriving, take tourist bus no.5 (306) to the destination.
Reply00ReplyReply2. Bus or taxi to Xi'an North Railway station in the afternoon.
00Reply2. You can take bus 307 to Fangzhicheng station, then transfer to metro line 1 to Beidajie station, and take metro line 2 to the final station. It takes around 2.5 hours.