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

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1. Good morning,

   We are 2 women travelling together. We would like to see the Warriors without the ceramic factory . We are also interested in seeing many of the other sights the city has to offer. We are more than willing to stay overnight if sights are in the country side.
   Your suggestions would be helpful. Not sure if we should attempt on our own or with services.

   Many thanks for your help.

2. Hi Sharon thirkettle,

   Happy Chinese New Year!

   1. Terracotta Warriors
   You may go to Terracotta Warriors by bus on your own, avoiding the worry about the ceramic factory.

   2. Suggested side trip to Mt.Huashan

   Check out the link below for more information on a side trip to Mt. Huashan.

   http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/shaanxi-travel/xian-travel/xian-attractions-tips/mt-huashan-travel-tips

   3. Suggested side to Huangdi Mausoleum

   http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/shaanxi-travel/xian-travel/xian-attractions-tips/how-to-visit-huangdi-mausoleum

   4. Xian – Hukou Waterfalls

   http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/shaanxi-travel/xian-travel/how-to-visit-hukou-waterfalls

   The travel information above is only for your reference!

   Have a good time in Xian!

3. I am planning to visit Xian on January, 17-18, 2017. We are flying from Hong Kong and arriving in Xian on January 17, 2017@ 2:55pm. We would like to hire a tour guide to meet us at the airport, do a city tour of Xian, see the Terracotta Soldiers and have 1 or 2 day stay in Xian and return to Hong Kong the evening of January 18, 2017 @ 7p.

4. Hi Peggy Lunden,

   Thanks for your inquiry! One of our staff members will contact you later today. Much appreciated for your patience!

5. Good Evening,
   I will be in Xian on the 30th of April just to visit the Terracotta warriors. I plan to take the bus No 5 to go there on my own but I heard that there is a National Holiday during that period in China. Will that affect my visit? (closed sites, no public transport, etc). Thank you very much!

6. Oh, another thing!
   I just read in your nice site about the free bus from Xian North Rail Station to the Terracotta Army. It sounds very convenient!!!
   Actually I will arrive in Xian by High Speed train on the 29th of April but late in the afternoon (around 5pm). So, maybe I can buy the terracotta army entrance ticket on the 29th of April at the North Rail Station and use it the next day, on the 30th! You said its valid for three days, right?
   THank you once again! 🙂

7. Hi Panos,

   I think you should buy the entrance ticket dated on the 30th while you buy it on the 29th from the railway station. Yes, the free bus pass is valid for three days taking you to the terracotta army and back ( use the same bus pass ).

8. Hi Panos,

   Unlike some countries in the west, during holidays we never shut down the entrances to the public attraction sites and public transport. It seems you are not in the perfect time for visiting Xian during the May Day, a national holiday in China. There will be huge crowds of tourists everywhere! Just be well prepared for it physically and mentally.

   Enjoy your trip!

9. Hello. How can the taxi fare to go from the center of Xi’an to the Terracotta Warriors be 300-400 CNY when the distance from the airport which is a 40-50 min. drive is only 120 CNY? I feel it is a very expensive taxi drive?

10. Hi Pernille，

    Thanks for your reminding us of the proper taxi fare from the downtown Xian to the Terracotta Warriors. The single taxi ride costs about RMB 150 or RMB 160. The 300-400 should include the return ride and waiting time. We’ve updated the price. Much appreciated!

11. Hi
    I am an elderly male single traveller staying in Beijing for 5 nights.Was thinking of taking overnight train to Xian to see Terracotta Warriors 4th August arriving early morning on the 5th. doing tour then catching late afternoon high speed train back to Beijing. Does this sound ok.. Many thanks Alan

12. Hi Alan Hart,

    It sounds ok. When you arrive in Xian Railway Station by overnight train,you’d better hire a car or take a taxi to the site of Terracotta Army. After visiting the place, you are back to Xian North Railway Station for the high speed train back to Beijing.

    Basically Xian Railway Station is for Beijing -Xian overnight trains while Xian North Railway Station for high speed trains.

    Have a good trip to Xian!

13. Hello,

    I will be staying in Shanghai for 4 Weeks and was hoping to organise a day trip to the Terra Cotta warriors. I was planning to fly in to Xian Airport around 9:30, would it be possible to take this tour: http://www.tour-beijing.com/xian_bus_tour/terracotta_warriors_tour.php#.VzPDLxV97BU but pick and drop me back to the airport instead of a hotel?

    Also could I make a 5:30 pm flight back to Shanghai? – Happy to cut the tour short if needed

    Thanks…Daniel

14. Hi Daniel,

    This daily fixed departure bus tour starts and ends at each hotels in the downtown Xian. Xian Airport is about 45km to the northwest of Xian city center. So at this point we are not able to pick you up and drop you off at Xian airport.

    You have a special travel request – flying from Shanghai to Xian and back to Shanghai on the same day. We suggest you have a tailor-made tour exclusively on your own. Of course, a private tour will be more costly. If anything we can do, please email us at [email protected] . Thanks!

15. Buenas Noches
    Voy a estar en Shanghai el 19 a 22 de octubre, quisiera saber si hay algun paquete turistico para esas fechas para visitar a los Terracotas.
    Agradesco el dato.

    Gracias

    Yessica

16. Hi Yessica,

    Thanks for your inquiry!

    Can you write in English? For any further request, please email us at [email protected]. Thanks!

17. My husband and I are thinking of taking a Holland America cruise to Japan and China. We would be in Beijing from 8 a.m. on March 20 to 10 p.m. on March 21. The next two days the ship is at sea going to Shanghai. Would we have enough time to visit the terracotta warriors if we take the bullet train? Should we see more of Beijing when the ship is at sea those two days and meet the ship is Shanghai? You help would be greatly appreciated. Virginia

18. Hi, i have plan to terracotas army by using Tourism Bus 5 (306)in this following july 2016. the bus fare is RMB 7,
    1. can we hop in hop of the bus freely without paying anymore or each time we get off and then get in again, we should pay RMB 7 again.
    2. how can i reach to terracotas army if i will arrive Xi’an Xianyang International Airport

19. Hi Santo,

    1. Tourism Bus 5 (306) from East Square of Xian Railway Station to Terracotta Warriors
    Before you arrive at the final stop of Terracotta Army, your bus will stop the seven main stops of Lintong Campus of the Polytechnic University / Lintong Campus of the University of Science and Technology / Nursing Home of Xinjiang Military Area / Nursing Home of Land Forces / Cable car of the Lishan Mountain / Huaqing Hot Springs / Lintong Museum.

    The bus fare ranges from RMB 2 to RMB 7 ( calculated according to the distance you have covered ).

    If you hop off and hop on at the different stops, you have to pay the bus fare according to the different distances, namely from RMB 2 to RMB 7.

    2. Going from Xian Airport to terracotta army

    Take a taxi from the airport to the museum.

20. Hi Virginia S. Cahayla,

    Just give you a rough itinerary in your case:

    March 20: Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port to Beijing. Check in at your hotel.
    Sightseeing in Beijing in the afternoon
    Stay overnight in Beijing

    March 21：Beijing – Xian – Beijing by Flight
    Round trip to Xian from and back to Beijing on the same day
    Stay overnight in Beijing

    March 22：Beijing
    Full day excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs
    Stay overnight in Beijing

    March 23: Beijing – Shanghai by morning high speed train ( 5 hours ), then connect your cruise from Shanghai.

    The suggested travel plan above is only for your reference.

21. I would like to visit Terracotta Army from Zhengzhou. What method of transportation do you recommend?

22. Hi Destiny,

    You first take the high speed train from Zhengzhou to Xian North Railway Station, then take the free bus from Xian North Railway Station to Terracotta Army on the same day or next day.

23. Hi, I will be arriving from Lhasa to Xian by train on 22/7/16. I have no idea at this moment as to the time of arrival. Is that train considered a high speed train that makes me eligible for the free shuttle bas from the station to the Terracota Army site?

24. Hi Sabrina Mohd Said，

    Your train ( not high speed ) will arrive at Xian Railway Station. Xian North Railway Station ( High speed train station ) offers free shuttle bus service to Terracotta Army for passengers who arrive by high speed trains.

25. Hello,
    We are staying by the bell tower, Xi’an.
    1. What is the earliest and best way to go to the Terracotta Army site?
    2. Should we go on a Sunday or a weekday? Less crowds…
    3. Should we book a tour or hire a guild when we arrive?

    ~Thank you,
    Lori

26. Hi Lori,

    You have several options to go to Terracotta Army Musuem. There are cons and pros to each option and it’s up to you to choose one of them.

    1. Take the public bus from the bus teminal on the the east square of Xian Railway Station.
    2. Hire a private car ( choose your own time ). See: http://www.tour-beijing.com/xian_car_rental/
    3. You may join in the local group tour to visit Terracotta Army. See: http://www.tour-beijing.com/xian_bus_tour/

    If you prefer the earliest way, you’d better arrnage your own trainsport and choose your own departure time.

    Weekdays are less crowded.

    Have a good time in Xian!

27. Is the Terracotta Army Museum open everyday, including Mondays?

    Thanks and Best Regards,
    Zoe

28. Hello,
    I would like to travel from Beijing West train station to Xian North, could you please advise if this is an easy train to get/find at the station (I speak English and am worried about getting the wrong train) also do you know if its a direct journey or do I have to change trains during the journey,
    Thank you for your help.
    Kristin

29. Hi Kristin,

    No worries! There are English broadcating and signs as well on the train easy for you to disemabark at Xian. Do you book a high speed train or common orvernight train? Basically you don’t have to worry. If you have something urgent, just turn to the train conductors for help. One of my previous blogs related to the hight speed train from Beijing to Xian may be of some help to you:

    See the lonk below:
    http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/beijing-travel/travel-tips-for-taking-a-high-speed-train-from-beijing-to-xian

    Have a good time in Xian!

30. Hi Zoe,

    yes, open 365 on a yearly basis.

31. Good evening,
    We are hoping to go to the Terracotta Warriors site, do we need to prebook or is turning up on the day ok?
    Thanks

32. Hi TB,

    Yes, just go there and buy your ticket on the spot, no need for reservation. It opens 365 days per year without limitation to the daily entrance.

33. Hi Tati,

    Basically as far as I know that only those who arrive at Xian North Raiwlay Stay are entitled to the free shuttle bus service.

34. Hi,

    You mentioned “fake buses” when talking about bus 306 how do we avoid them or spot them as tourists

35. Hi Ademola Bello,

    Just go to the right bus stop ( the right place for tourist bus ) and ask for the official bus ticket.

36. We will be flying into Xian but not staying the night. Is there a place at the Xian airport or the musuem to store our luggage for the day while we tour?

37. Hi Jane,

    You may store your lugggage at the airport left luggage office.

38. Hi…….if we arrive by sleeper train and take bus 306 to terracotta warriors can we take free shuttle back to Xian north to catch bullet train back to Beijing? Thank you

39. Hi Maggi taylor,

    As far as I know, you are not entilted to the free shuttle bus since you need to have the free bus pass issued at the North Railway Station.

40. Dear All,

    Could tell me the best public transportation from Ibis Heping Hotel 59 Heping Road Bei Lin, Beilin to Terracotta Army Warriors ?

    Thanks in advance

    Paolo

41. Hi Paolo,

    You may go to Xian Railway Station and take the tourism bus on the east square going to Terracotta Army.

42. Hi,
    Can you please advise whether it is best to visit the Terracotta Army in the morning or the afternoon?
    What would be the least crowded time to enjoy this spectacle?
    Thanks

43. Hi Sue,

    For me, I prefer getting up early and visiting the museum in the morning.

    As for the least crowded time, just avoid public holidays, weekends, plus you should visit it in the tourist low season ( December – next February ).

44. is the factory Xi’an Daqin Terra-cotta and Lacquer Furniture Art still open and in operation? I need to replace a head of a terracota replica I bought there in 2008

45. Hi Cesar,

    Personally I’ve never been to Xi’an Daqin Terra-cotta and Lacquer Furniture Art (西安市大秦陶俑漆器制作工艺有限公司)

    After searching oline, I’ve got the following information:

    The company seems still there:

    Add: No.77 Zhengjie ( Zheng Street ), Xiguan, Lintong District， Xian 西安市临潼区西关正街77号
    Contact Person: Ling Guozheng 凌国政
    Tel:0086 29 83850666

    Just for your reference! Good luck!

46. Your page is full of very helpful information that has answered a lot of my questions, Thank you

    My friend and I are coming for the day, into Xian Railway Station and leaving via Xian Airport.

    We can catch the 306 to do the sight seeing we require from the Railway Station, however how or where do I arrange for a taxi from the terracotta army to the airport

    Thanks in advance

47. Hi Terri,

    Bascally you can easily takes a taxi waiting near to the ticketing office or on the parking lot. The taxi ride is abour 200 yuan ( approx.62 km ).

48. Dear Sirs we’d like to organize a tour to the terracotta Army. We are from Italy and we’ll be in Xi’an from the 26 to 28th Oct. We’d like to have a visit in Italian if possible otherwise in English. We’ll be in Grand Solute International Hotel. Please send us a proposal transfer and guide included.
    Pls waiting for your reply
    best Regards

    Lorenzo Naddei

49. Hi Lorenzo Naddei,

    Thank you very much for your inquiry! One of our staff members will contact later today. Much appreciated for your patience! Thanks again!

50. Hello.

    Is it realistic to take the first high speed train from Beijing, get in the free shuttle because of high speed train ticket, see the Terracotta Warriors, return on the shuttle and make the last high speed train back to Beijing in the same day? I am a fast walker and touring person. I would assume if possible already prepurchase an entrance ticket.

    Thank you for any help.

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