Terracotta Warriors Tickets Booking – 2026 Updated Guide

Written by Clementine | Updated February 09,2026

As one of the symbols of China’s ancient civilization, the Terracotta Army is always a hot destination sought after by tourists from around the world. The following five ways to buy Terracotta Warriors tickets will help you to secure an easy booking. It’s highly recommended to book in advance considering its high demand and the ticket sale limit implemented by the museum. Your Terracotta Army tour in China can go as planned only when you get a ticket successfully.

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• Terracotta Army Ticket Price
• When to Book Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Tickets?
• How to Buy Terracotta Army Tickets?
• Terracotta Warriors Ticket Tips
• Explore More of Xian’s History and Cultural Highlights with China Xian Tour

Terracotta Army Ticket Price

• Ticket Price: CNY 120 per person
• Opening Hours: 8:30-18:30 (Mar. 16^thto Nov. 15^th); 8:30-18:00(Nov. 16^th to Mar. 15^th)
• Ticket Check-in Hours: 8:30-16:30 (Nov. 16^thto Mar. 15^th); 8:30-17:00 (Mar. 16^th to Nov. 15^th.)
• How to Get to:From Xian Xianyang International Airport: You can take Line 14 towards Heshao Station → Get off at Shuangzhai Station → Transfer to Line 3 towards Yuhuazhai Station → Get off from Exit D of Tonghuamen Station → Walk 310 meters to Qinfeng Bus Departure Station → Take the Terracotta Warriors Scenic Area Shuttle Bus → Terracotta Warriors Bus Station → Finally, walk 174 meters to reach the destination.From Xian North Railway Station: You Can take Metro Line 2, transfer to Line 1 at Beidajie Station to Fangzhicheng Station, then transfer to Line 9 to Huaqingchi Station. After exiting the station, take bus “Lintong Tourist Route 613” to Qinyong Village or bus “Lintong Route 602” to Qinyingtai.

  From Xian Railway Station: You can take Metro Line 4, transfer to Line 1 at Wulukou Station to Fangzhicheng Station, then transfer to Line 9 to Huaqingchi Station. After exiting the station, take bus “Lintong Tourist Route 613” to Qinyong Village or bus “Lintong Route 602” to Qin Terracotta Warriors.

Good to know:

• Please note that the CNY 120 entrance fee just include Pit 1, Pit 2, Pit 3, Lishan Garden and shuttle bus between the Terracotta Warriors Museum and Lishan Garden.
• The Electric Cart Service (CNY 5 / person) from the ticket checkpoint to the museum (about 7-10 minutes walk) is not included.
• Electric Shuttle Service at Lishan Garden is also not included, which costs CNY 15 per person.
• The entrance to the Terracotta Army will close at 17:00. Please plan your visit accordingly.

When to Book Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Tickets? – 1-2 Weeks in Advance

Though it is possible to book the Terracotta Army ticket onsite, we still highly recommend to book your ticket in advance to avoid any complications and disappointment. Due to its popularity, the ticket usually sells out quickly, especially during public holidays and peak tourist seasons (like China’s school holidays).

Now, visitors can book the ticket through its official websites and WeChat account 7 days in advance. You’d better make a reservation at least 3-5 days in advance. During public holidays, it may accept bookings 15 days in advance (not fixed).

For your reference, the peak season in Xian is from April to October. During these months and other China’s school holidays and public holidays, the demand for the tickets are especially high.

Read on to find out the many options to book tickets.

How to Buy Terracotta Army Tickets?

Now, visitors can book tickets both online and offline. If booking online, foreign tourists can access the entrance by scanning their passports or by exchanging for a paper ticket with your reservation message.

Book Terracotta Warriors Tickets Online Through the Official Website

You can reserve tickets up to 7 days in advance by visiting the Terracotta Warriors Museum official website.  There is a button at the top-right conner of the page for visitors to simply choose the website language. Currently, it supports Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. You’ll need to register an account with a Chinese phone number, then input the required information (visit date, your preferable time period for check-in, ticket type, ticket quantity) and make payment via bank card, WeChat, or Alipay. After completing the process, you can check your order status in your account on the official website.

Book through the English Version of Terracotta Warriors Official Website – Support 29 Currencies

You can also reach the English version of the Terracotta Warriors official website , then click “Ticket” to reach the trip.com page and finish the ticket booking process. This platform has largely facilitated payment settlement for international tourists. It currently supports 24 languages, and 29 currencies, and covers 39 countries and regions. Through this platform, you can book tickets over 30 days in advance.

Book Tickets Through Terracotta Army WeChat Official Account – Especially for Expats in China

Visitors can follow the official WeChat account of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (秦始皇帝陵博物院) or the Terracotta Warriors Online Ticketing (兵马俑票务在线). This way also allow you to book tickets up to 7 days in advance. Foreign passport holders now can register WeChat account with their foreign phone numbers.

Follow the step-by-step guide to make a reservation through WeChat account:

• Step 1: Download a WeChat App and register an account. A foreign phone number is ok.
• Step 2: Click the “search icon”on the top right corner, search 秦始皇帝陵博物院 or 兵马俑票务在线, then click “在线购票” (book online).
• Step 3: Adjust the language to English by clicking the button on the top right corner.
• Step 4: Follow the instruction to choose your visit date, visiting period, and other information to finish the booking procedure.

Book Onsite: via the Ticket Windows at the Scenic Spot – Not Recommended

Location of the ticket windows: on the right hand of the north entrance

This way is less recommended as it may result in waiting in long queues. And compared to online booking, the offline tickets are more limited, requiring an early arrival. In peak seasons, such as during summer vacation or China public holidays, the offline ticket sale may stop once the tourist area reaches its peak visitor capacity.

Book a Xian Terracotta Army Tour with a Reliable Travel Agency  

This is the most convenient choice if you want a hassle-free trip. Based in Xian, China Xian Tour can arrange you a Xian tour with Terracotta Army visit or a dedicated Terracotta Warriors tour. Then you can reach the site in our private vehicle, get insider access by following our professional English-speak guide, and learn fascinating stories about the First Emperor of Qin and the terracotta figures.

Book Terracotta Warrior Tickets on Trip.com – Recommended for Foreigners

For foreigners who do not live in China, if they want to book tickets for the Terracotta Army, they can also choose the overseas version of Ctrip at https://us.trip.com/things-to-list/xi-an-691/.

In the search box, enter “Terracotta Army” or “Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum”. Click to enter the ticket purchase page for the Terracotta Army. Then select the date, fill in your passport information, and make the payment (supporting international credit cards (such as Visa/MasterCard), PayPal, etc. for payment methods).

Recommended Terracotta Army Tours:

• 1 Day Terracotta Army & City Wall Group Tour
• Terra-cotta Army and Hanyangling Museum Tour
• Private Xian Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Banpo Museum, and Pottery Making
• Half-Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Tour with Airport Transfer

Terracotta Warriors Ticket Tips

• The CNY 120 ticket includes the entrance fee for the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Site Park(Lishan Garden), and a shuttle bus between the two spots.
• If you plan to visit Lishan Garden, manage your time well. It takes about 3 hours to explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. And ticket checking at Lishan Garden generally stops at 5 PM. You may need to leave some time to queue for entry into Lishan Garden.
• The ticket is only valid on the selected visit date.
• If you need to cancel the ticket, please do so before checking in. Tickets are not refundable once used.
• After booking a ticket online, foreign tourists can access the entrance by scanning their passports or by exchanging for a paper ticket with your reservation message.

Explore More of Xian’s History and Cultural Highlights with China Xian Tour

Welcome to contact China Xian Tour to book or customize your perfect trip. Based in Xian, we are real Xian insiders who know the city inside-out. More than the famous Terracotta Army, we can also offer you more the city has to offer, like its historical landmarks, museums, local neighborhood visit, food adventure, craft class, and family visit.