About Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum Terra Cotta

A Country's dedication to loyalty and protection of their Emperor is depicted in the astonishing artwork of the Site Museum Terra Cotta. Soldiers who will fight for their Leader's safety in this life and the next is what the terra cotta statues were meant to transpire through work of expressive precision. Built in honor of the first Emperor of China, this incredibly vast army of defenders guards the first Emperor’s mausoleum and it is an extremely important part of ancient China's history portraying valor and utter respect for the Man who represented their country, making it one of the most ancient attractions of the Republic.

Must See

  • TERRA-COTTA Warriors
  • The Cavalry-Man and his saddled war house.
  • The Kneeling Archer

 

How to reach

It is 42.2 km away from the City Center.

You can reach there by Train.

Get to the North Train Station at the City Wall, from there walk towards the East Side. There you can find a Bus Stop. You can take Bus no- 306, 914, or, 915 to reach the Terra-Cotta Warriors.

Tips

  • After admission, please continue to save the tickets for the later inspection.
  • The ticket is valid only for the day, all will not be refunded.
  • Tour guides are available
  • Get there in the morning to avoid the crowd.
  • You can pay some money to pose with the life-size "soldiers" in Pit 2, or you can go to the cinema/gift shop & take pictures with the for-sale ones for free.
  •  If you go off-season, it is worth to get a guide.
  • Start with Pit 3, then 2, then 1. You will appreciate the build-up.
  • There are locations to store your luggage at the outside of the railway station, for a small price.
  • Bring an umbrella, a water bottle, a wet and a dry hand towel if going in summer.

Visit Time

Sunday: 8.30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Monday: 8.30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Tuesday: 8.30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Thursday: 8.30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Friday: 8.30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Saturday: 8.30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in queue for tickets and entry.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

120 - Yuan/person.

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 10.11°C

 

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