Terracotta Warriors Museum 2025 – Ticket Prices, Opening Hours & Key Visitor Facts

2025 Terracotta Army ticket prices, exact opening schedule, and must-know visitor information for Xi’an’s world-famous museum—updated for trip planning.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum – At-a-Glance Visitor Information 2025

1. Ticket Prices  

• 1 Mar – 30 Nov 2025: CNY 120 (peak season)  

• 1 Dec 2025 – 28 Feb 2026: CNY 120 (off-season price unchanged)  

• Children ≤ 1.2 m: Free (ID checked)  

• Seniors ≥ 65: Free on proof of passport  

• Students 6–23 yrs with ISIC/Student ID: CNY 60  

Tickets are date-specific; purchase online at least one day ahead via official WeChat mini-program or Trip.com English site. Limited same-day tickets sold on site from 08:30 while supplies last.

2. Opening Hours  

• 08:30 – 18:00 (last entry 17:00) 1 Mar – 30 Nov  

• 08:30 – 17:30 (last entry 16:30) 1 Dec – 28 Feb  

• Museum is open 365 days a year.

3. Location & Transport  

Address: Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province 710600, China  

Suburban metro: Line 9 – Huaqing Pool Station (Exit C) + tourism bus L602 (CNY 5, 15 min)  

Airport: Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) – 60 min by taxi (≈ CNY 180) or Airport Shuttle + Line 9 (≈ 90 min)  

High-speed rail: Xi’an North Station – Metro Line 4 → Line 9 (≈ 70 min total).

4. Site Introduction

Discovered in 1974, the Terracotta Army is part of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum complex covering 56 km². Pit 1 holds 6,000 life-size warriors; Pits 2 & 3 showcase archers, chariots and high-ranking officers. UNESCO inscribed the site in 1987 as a World Cultural Heritage property.

5. Security & Bag Policy  

• Passport or Chinese ID required for entry.  

• No drones, selfie sticks, or large tripods inside pits.  

• Free cloakroom at main gate; bags scanned by X-ray.

6. Audio & Guided Services  

• Audio guide in 30 languages: CNY 40 (deposit CNY 100, refunded).  

• Licensed English-speaking guides: CNY 200 for 2-hour tour (book at ticket hall).

7. Wi-Fi & Amenities  

• Free Wi-Fi: “Terracotta_Free” at ticket center and main lobby.  

• Wheelchairs available with passport deposit; accessible elevators to viewing platforms.

8. Nearby Attractions within 15 km  

• Huaqing Pool (hot springs & Tang-dynasty palace) – 10 min taxi, CNY 120  

• Mount Li cable car – 15 min taxi, CNY 60 round-trip  

• Lintong Museum – 5 min walk west, free entry, closed Mondays.

9. Quick Contact  

Visitor Hotline (English service 08:30–17:00): +86 29 8139 9001  

Official English site: http://www.bmy.com.cn/en

Last updated: 16 July 2025