Scenic spot introduction:
The Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is a heritage museum built on the original site of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit. Its core, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Burial Pit, is the world's largest underground military museum and the burial pit of Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum. It is known as one of the eight wonders of the world and a landmark in the archaeological history of the 20th century. One of the great discoveries, it is a precious cultural wealth not only for the Chinese people, but also for all mankind.Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum was built by Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in Chinese history. It is the first emperor’s cemetery in Chinese history. The burial pit of Qin Shihuang's soldiers' toilet is located from west to east. The three pits are arranged in a "pin" shape. The layout of the figurine pits is reasonable and the structure is unique. From its discovery in March 1974 to the present, due to its grand scale and the huge number of pottery figurines and horses, the excavation work will last for several years or even decades. It is incredible to discover such large, numerous, and lifelike pottery figurines underground. In particular, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are of high value in the history of art. Their creations are based on real life, and their artistic techniques are delicate and bright. The attire and expression of the pottery figurines are different. There are many kinds of hair styles, different gestures, and even different facial expressions. They provide a wealth of physical information for the study of the military, culture and economy of the Qin Dynasty.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are a treasure house of art in ancient my country and the perfect embodiment of the realistic art of the Qin Dynasty. The mighty and majestic military formation reproduces the military exploits and military power displayed by Qin Shihuang in order to complete the great cause of unifying China. It can be called a unique pearl that adds luster to the splendid ancient culture of the Chinese nation and also brings glory to the world. Art history adds a glorious page.
Attractions distribution:
The Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is located in Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. The cemetery covers an area of nearly 8 square kilometers, with an outer building and an inner city, and the enclosure is in the shape of a square cone. The scenic area is dominated by Pit No. 1, Pit No. 2, and Pit No. 3, which include bronze chariots and horses, driver figurines, cavalry figurines, army figurines, warrior figurines, kneeling archer figurines, standing archer figurines, chariot figurines, and high-level military figurines, etc. .Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A scenic spot, world cultural heritage, national key cultural relics protection unitScenic spot features:
Visiting ancient sites, photography, history and culture, cemeteries, historic sitesScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel guide: The 100 most beautiful scenic spots in China!
- Travel Guide: Xi'an Three-Day Free Travel Guide 2017
- Chuntian FaFa: Recalling Chang'an, strolling leisurely around the ancient capital.
travelling guideline:
It is best to hire a tour guide to see the Terracotta Warriors, because you can learn a lot from the tour guide's explanation. There are many tour guides behind the museum. If you want to save money, you can also follow the tour group.
Visitors can download the official tour guide software of "Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum Museum" on their mobile phones, which collects the museum's fine exhibitions, releases exhibit information in advance, updates news reports in real time, and provides new technical functions such as high-definition picture display, fine route guidance, and QR code scanning explanations, creating a good tool for the audience to listen to explanations anywhere and view exhibitions at any time.
Tour route:
Recommended one-day tour route in Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors → Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang → Huaqing Hot Spring.
Best time to visit:
The best seasons to travel to Xi'an are March to May when the flowers are in full bloom and September to November when the weather is cool and crisp.
Shopping recommendations:
Lantian jade carvings, Xi'an embroidery, straw paintings, replicas of the Qin Terracotta Warriors, Xifeng liquor, Xi'an thick liquor, Qin pepper, Lintong pomegranates, Lintong fire crystal persimmons, Demaogong crystal cakes, northern Shaanxi red dates, Chinese kiwifruit, Shaanxi Codonopsis pilosula, Shaanxi chestnuts, Shaanxi green tea, Gastrodia elata, Shangluo walnuts, Yangxian black rice, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China > Shaanxi Province > Xi'an > Lintong District
How to get there:
Bus route: It is about 35 kilometers from downtown Xi'an and can be reached by taking Bus No. 5 (Route 306), Bus No. 915, or Bus No. 914 from the East Square of Xi'an Railway Station. It is about 10 kilometers from Lintong District and can be reached by taking Bus No. 915, Bus No. 914, or Bus No. 101.
Self-driving route: Take Lianhuo Expressway and exit from Terracotta Warriors/Jinjia/Terracotta Warriors Special Line Exit, and enter the Terracotta Warriors Museum Road at Jinjia Interchange.
Scenic area map:
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Terracotta Warriors Ticket Price:
Peak season (March 1st - end of November) 150 yuan/person; off-season (December 1st - end of February of the following year) 120 yuan/person.
Students and certain groups of people can enjoy discounted tickets.
Visitors travel to Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum You can take the tourist bus for free when visiting the two scenic spots of Qin Shi Huangdi and the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huangdi.
Scenic area opening hours:
March 16 - November 15: 8:30 - 18:35 (ticket sales stop at 17:00)
November 16th - March 15th of the following year: 8:30 - 18:05 (ticket sales stop at 16:30)
