Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses

Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses
A remarkable sight appeared in 1974, near the ancient capital of Xi'an. Some farmers happened to dig up what turned out to be a large-scale pit with terracotta soldiers and horses, belonging to the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, or the Founding Emperor of the Qin. After 2,200 years, the Emperor's tremendous army stood as though living again before people's eyes.Life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations are the star features at the museum. They are replicas of what the imperial guard should look like in those days of pomp and vigor.

Interior:

Highlights You Should Not Miss

The highlights of the museum are the three pits (Pit One, Pit Two, and Pit Three) where the warriors are on display, and the Exhibition of Bronze Chariots. 

Pit One is the largest and most impressive, where about 2,000 terracotta warriors are displayed. Pit Two uncovers the mystery of the ancient army array. Pit Three represents the command post.

Vault one is usually crowded with tourists. According to our experienced guide, the best views are from the front of the vault around the corners.

General information

Weather:

The Terracotta Army is an indoor attraction, which is not likely to be affected by weather, so it can be visited all year round.

As the Terracotta Army Museum if one of the must-visit attractions in China, it is crowded most of the time. We advise our customers to avoid the following periods when the museum is particularly crowded:

• National Day Holiday (October 1–7), when it is fully packed;
• Labor Day Holiday (May 1–3).

It is recommended that you start your day early and try to arrive before large bus tour groups. Alternatively, if you do not mind having a late lunch, visit around noon when other visitors leave for lunch.

Weather in winter is dry, cold, and least comfortable, and it's also the worst season for air quality; but it’s also low season, when the crowds are fewest.

Location: 30 kilometers east of Xi'an in Lintong District.

Opening hours: 8:30am–5:30pm; 8:30am–5pm off-peak

Entry: 150 yuan (March 1 – November 30); otherwise 120 yuan. Children under 1.2m: free of charge.