How to visit Terracotta Army in Xian (Tips, Photos and Maps）

278 thoughts on “How to visit Terracotta Army in Xian (Tips, Photos and Maps）”

1. I am in beijing, do you think I can do Xian trip in 1 one day or 2? Or how many days do you suggest?
   Thanks

2. Yes, you can make a one-day round trip from Beijing to Xian, or for two and three days trip depedning your specific request. Please send your request to [email protected] or call 67160201 ext 1006 for more inforamtion. Thanks!

3. How much would a taxi from Xi’An airport to the teracotta warriors cost?

4. Hello Chris，

   Xi’An airport to the teracotta warriors：70km; taxi (1.8L): RMB 220; Taxi (above 1.8): RMB 270

5. Hello,

   Just wanted to say that the entrance fees have changed. I went to see the terracota warriors today and it was 150 yuan for the normal ticket and 75 for the student one. I think it’s too expensive for China, especially when you see the difference in price with the one two years ago when this article was written…

6. Hello Liana,

   Thanks for your latest update on the entrance tickets for Terra-cotta army museum!

   Now the entrance both to Terra-cotta army museum and Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum has been combined into one ticket.

   Thanks again for reminding us of the ticket price change!

7. Hello

   I am visiting the museum in a few weeks, is there any need to buy tickets in advance, are numbers restricted? Or can I just show up on the day?

8. Hello Bananas,

   No need to buy tickets upfront. Just buy your entrance tickets at the ticketing office upon arrival.

   As far as i know, no restriction on tickets selling.

9. If traveling by train to Xian, which station is closest to the soldiers?

10. Hello Giselle,

    Xian has two railway stations – Xian Railway Station for T or K trains or Xian North Railway Station for high-speed trains. No big difference as which is closer to the Terra-cotta Army.

11. Is the museum open seven days a week, including Mondays? Is it closed for any particular holiday or another day?

12. Hello Joe,

    The Terra-Cotta Army Museum is open all year around from 8:00am to 7:00pm. Just go there and buy your entrance ticket at the ticketing offices on the spot and no need for booking your ticket upfront. But in high season, you have to wait in a long queue.

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14. Am I allowed to take pictures inside the museum and of the worriors?
    I am a photographer and did find a lot of info that often photography is not permited in museums etc???

15. Hello Jo,

    As far as I know people can take pictures inside the Terra-cotta Army Musuem, but no flash!

16. Thank you so much for posting this information and keeping it current. We’re heading to Xi’an in two weeks and this article answered every question I had about how to get there and what to see/do once we are there!

17. Hi there, how long is the bus trip from train station to terra cotta army? How many hours should I set aside for the whole trip? Much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

18. Hello Hepsie David,

    The Terra Cotta Army is about 37km to the east of Xian Railway Station. The Tourism Bus from Xian Railway Station takes about one hour and 50 minutes for you to get to the Terra-Cotta Army. Basically you should have 6-7 hour for your bus trip to the Terra-cotta army including 2 hours visitng the terra-cotta army itself. Have a nice trip!

19. Hello

    How long is a taxi ride to Terracotta Army from downtown Remnin Square?

    Thanks

20. Hello Rick,

    The taxi ride takes about 50 minutes (39km). Ask your hotel to arrange your taxi. It is not advisable to hail a taxi on the street for Terra-cotta Army. Normal taxi rate: about RMB 110.

21. Hi,

    Is the bus 5 (306) already exists today ? And do you know how long it takes to go to terra cotta warriors froms Xian Railway Station ?

    Thanks and congrats for your post.

22. Hello Clement,

    It runs everyday. It takes about 1.5 – 2 hours.

23. Is it already possible to buy the tickets online? Would you recommend it?

24. Hello Roger，

    You may try http://english.ctrip.com/trains/

25. Is there a bullet train from Beijing & Shanghai to Xian
    if so how long does it take and please what is the fare
    where can I find this info

26. Hello Munsoor Munir,

    There are several daily highspeed trains from Beijing to Xian ( about 5 hours), but only one overnight bullet train from Shanghai to Xian (10 hours ). You may find this information on the web: http://english.ctrip.com/trains/

27. How long is the travel time from Beijing to Xian by bus?

28. Hello Dee,

    As far as I know, most people would choose high-speed trains ( 6 hours ) or flights (one and half hours) from Beijing to Xian instead of long-distance buses ( about 10 hours ).

29. Hi,
    Do you know when the Tourism Bus runs from? What’s the earliest departure from Xian Railway Station? How often do they leave?

30. Hello Martin,

    Tourism Bus 5 (306): Railway Station to Huaqing Hot Spring and Terra Cotta Army
    Operating Hour: 8:00 – 18:00 hourly
    Fare: RMB 7

    Please see the page below for more information:

    http://www.tour-beijing.com/xian_travel_guide/xian_railway_station/

31. Hi! I will be working for 3 weeks in Shanghai from Aug 10-31, 2013. I am only able to be away from Friday at 5:00PM until Sunday night. Is it possible to see the Terra Cotta Warriors in such a brief time and what airports do you recommend using from Shanghai and also into Xian?

    Many thanks!

32. Hello Suzie，

    You may take the early morning flight from Pudong airport to Xian airport (2 hours) and visit the Terra-cotta army. Then take the later afternoon flight back to Shanghai.

33. hi . I want to go to terracotta and come back in one day and a half . I am staying in Tianjin . what is the best itinerary to do so ?
    and all the trains that goes to Xian are going from Beijing west ?
    and what is the latest bullet train that goes from Xian to Beijing ?
    shall I book the train tickets online or I just have to show up at the ticket office on the train station ?
    thanks a lot for the useful information .
    best regards .

34. Hello Eli,

    1. Yes, all the trains to Xian from Beijing starts from Beijing West Train Station.
    2. You should buy your train tickets well in advance online or through a local ticketing office.
    3. For the latest train from Xian to Beijing, please check the train schedule below:

    http://www.tour-beijing.com/trains/Beijing%20West_Xian%20North_train_timetable_and_fares.php

    If you prefer train travel, you have to take the D train from Tianjin to Beijing south railway station, then take a taxi ( a long queue for waiting for a taxi!) to Beijing West Station. You you may take subway line 4 from Beijing South Railway Station, interchange for subway line 1 and 9, and finally get off at Beijing West Station. Then take the highspeed train to Xian.

    For me, I prefer flight travel – take a direct flight from Tianjin to Xian, back to Tianjin on the same day, or you may stay overnight in Xian. The airfare is almost same as train tickets.

    You may check the airfare and flight schedule and book air-tiekets online by Ctrip.com below:

    http://english.ctrip.com/

    Have a good time in Xian.

35. Hello Eli,

    Sorry for the wrong link for the latest train from Xian to Beijing. Please check the correct train timetable below:

    http://www.tour-beijing.com/xian_train_timetable/xian_beijing_train_timetable_and_fares.php

36. Very good information on this site : Are you able to recommend a reasonable hotel in Xian as I wish to stay there 2 nights when travelling from Fuzhou to Xian to see the Terracotta warriors I will travel about end September 2013 . I will probably get the tourist bus 5( 306 ) after reading about this on your site

    many thanks

37. Hello Kerrie,

    Glad that the side is a bit useful for you. As for hotels in Xian, I recommend 3 hotels for your refernece. Please the link below:

    http://www.tour-beijing.com/china_hotels_booking/best_value_hotels/#2

38. Hello Julie,

    Thanks for your post on the latest information on the tourism bueses from Xian Railway Station to the Terra-cotta Army Museum!

39. Is it easy to fly from either Beijing or shanghai to see the terracotta warriors which would you recomandhowmuch does it cost thank you

40. Hello may gaudin,

    You can take a train or flight from Beijing or Shanghai to visit Xian. Please check the links below for more information:

    Beijing Xian tour:
    http://www.tour-beijing.com/xian_tours/beijing_xian_tours/

    Shanghai Xiabn tour
    http://www.tour-beijing.com/xian_tours/shanghai_xian_tours/

    Have a nice stay in China!

41. Hi ! I’m about to go to see the soldiers and i want to know if the bus 306 goes by the north railway station ? An how often ?

42. Hello Pierre,

    No, the bus 306 doesn’t pass by Xian North Railway Station. You may take a taxi from North Station to Xian Railway Station where the Bus 306 is located.

43. Ok thanks for answering. And ive heard there is a metro station close to the north railway station to go downtown? is it easy to use ? And the bus run how often ?

44. Hello Pierre,

    The Bus 306 just fills up and go, runs roughly every 20 minutes. Yes, the only subway line in operation right now is Subway Line 2 starting from Xian North Railway Station down to the south of Xian. You get off at the 11th station is the Bell Tower Station, the center of Xian.

    If you want to go from Xian North Railway Station to Xian Railway Station ( Bus 306), you may take subway line 2 from Xian North Railway Station and get off either at the 9th or 10th station: 9.Anyuanmen 安远门;10.Bei Dajie (North Street )北大街 and walk to the Xian Railway Station ( about 2.5km).

    Please check Xian Subway Line 2 link below:

    http://www.tour-beijing.com/xian_travel_guide/xian_transportation/xian_metro/line_2.php

45. I will be travelling from ZhengZhou, Henen to Xian. Can I fly direct to Xian?
    Which airlines Fly to Xian for Zhengzhou. Thankyou

46. Hello Allen,

    As far as I know, there is a daily evening flight between Xian and Zhengzhou, a small flight ( 17:30 – 19:05). You can book your flight through flight booking web.

47. Just took the bullet train from Zhuhai to Xian, I suggest you take th bullet train Zhengzhou to Xian. About 2 hours, Clean, comfortable, less hassle

48. How long will it take to get from Xian Airport to see the Army? How much would a taxi cost?

49. Hello Sam,

    It is approx. 67km drive from Xian airport to the Terra-cotta army, one hour drive with a taxi fare around RMB 150 (single).

50. I’m trying to figure out if there is any way I can visit the terra-cotta warriors during my very short stay in Xi’an–I will arrive on a Thursday night from Gansu province and fly out at noon on Friday. Is there any way I can pull this off? Ideally

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