Tickets can be booked in advance through the official website or formal travel platforms to avoid the trouble of queuing up to buy tickets on site, especially during the peak tourist season.
Pay attention to the ticket prices and relevant preferential policies. For example, students, soldiers, and the elderly may enjoy certain discounts.
Transportation Planning
Public Transportation
If you start from within the city of Xi’an, you can take the Tour 5 (306) bus at the East Square of Xi’an Railway Station and get off directly at the Qin Shihuang Terracotta Army Museum. This is a more economical way to travel, with cheap fares and the opportunity to enjoy the scenery along the way, but it may be crowded.
You can also take Metro Line 9 to Huaqing Pool Station and then transfer to a bus or take a taxi to the destination.
Taxi/Chartered Car
Taking a taxi is relatively convenient and fast, but the cost is higher. It costs about 100 150 yuan from the urban area of Xi’an to the Terracotta Army.
Chartering a car allows you to freely arrange your activities according to your own itinerary, but you need to pay attention to choosing a formal car charter company and discuss the price and itinerary arrangement in advance.
Self-driving
Tourists who drive by themselves can take the Lianhuo Expressway (G30), get off at the dedicated exit of the Terracotta Army, and then follow the signs to the parking lot of the scenic area. The parking fee depends on the vehicle type and parking time.
Visiting Strategies
Visiting Route
After entering the scenic area, generally visit Pit 1 of the Terracotta Army first. This is the largest in scale and the main part of the Terracotta Army formation, which can give a strong visual impact.
Then go to Pit 2. Its layout and types of troops are more complex and diverse, showing a grand scene of joint operations of multiple arms.
Pit 3 is relatively small and is the location of the command system of the army formation. Here you can see the mystery of ancient military command.
After that, you can visit the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall to admire the exquisitely crafted replicas of bronze chariots and horses and experience the superb ancient bronze casting techniques.
Guided Tour Services
Professional Tour Guide
The scenic area provides professional tour guide services. The tour guides have rich historical knowledge and guiding experience and can vividly and in detail introduce the historical background, production techniques, cultural connotations, etc. of the Terracotta Army, allowing tourists to have a deeper understanding of the value and significance of the Terracotta Army.
Generally, the fee is charged according to the number of people in the team, and the price is about 100 200 yuan.
Audio Guide
Renting an audio guide is also a good choice. You can control the playback progress by yourself, and the content is rich and comprehensive, and the price is relatively cheap, usually about 20 30 yuan.
Visiting Time
It is recommended to reserve about 3 4 hours for the visit so that you can calmly appreciate the Terracotta Army in each pit and exhibits such as bronze chariots and horses, and have enough time to take photos and understand relevant historical and cultural knowledge.
Surrounding Facilities
Dining Recommendations
There are some restaurants and snack stalls in the scenic area, offering various Shaanxi specialties such as Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), Liangpi (cold noodle), and Biangbiang noodles. The prices are relatively higher than those outside the scenic area, but you can taste the authentic flavor.
There are also some farmhouses and restaurants near the scenic area where you can taste more local specialty farm dishes, such as iron pot stew, etc., with unique environment and dishes.
Shopping
There are souvenir shops in the scenic area, selling various souvenirs related to the Terracotta Army, such as Terracotta Army replicas, postcards, books, etc. You can buy some as souvenirs, but pay attention to distinguishing the quality and price.
There are also some small vendors selling souvenirs around the scenic area. The prices may be relatively cheap, but pay attention to bargaining and the quality of the goods.
Precautions
Obey Regulations
During the visit, strictly abide by the various regulations of the scenic area. For example, do not touch the Terracotta Army and do not take photos with a flash to avoid damaging the cultural relics.
Walk along the prescribed visiting route and do not enter the unopened areas without permission.
Civilized Tourism
Keep the scenic area clean, do not litter, do not spit everywhere, etc.
Do not make loud noises during the visit to avoid affecting the visiting experience of other tourists.
