秦始皇兵马俑博物馆
Terracotta Army
The Mausoleum Museum of the First Emperor of Qin is a large-scale archaeological site, not just a single exhibition hall displaying pottery figurines. The three excavation pits display military formations, pottery horses, chariots and excavation traces at different scales, and the cemetery area puts them back into the overall funeral system of Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum. In addition to observing the individual differences of pottery figurines, one should also understand the military formations, production processes and archaeological context.
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秦始皇兵马俑博物馆
Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City
Before you go
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- Booking
- Advance booking recommended
- Admission notes
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- Suggested visit
- 4 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
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Opening hours
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Open daily. Mar 16–Nov 15: ticket checks 08:30–17:00, closing 18:30; Nov 16–Mar 15: ticket checks 08:30–16:30, closing 18:00. Book a real-name ticket online before travelling; passports are accepted. Check notices for holiday extensions.
Official reference checked2026-09-29
Check the official visitor noticeGetting there
You usually need to reserve about an hour for a one-way trip from Xi'an city center, and you can choose from official tourist buses, subway transfer buses or regular taxis.
Practical notes
Tickets should be purchased through the latest official platform and bring the same ID used for reservation. Including transportation to and from the city, security checks, and transportation to various pits and cemeteries, it usually takes more than half a day. Do not accept unofficial tour guides and transportation solicitations, and confirm the last return method before leaving the city.
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