When planning a tour to the Terracotta Army, one of the symbols of China’s ancient civilization sought after by tourists from around the world, many travelers wonder how to book a ticket of Terracotta Warriors.
To secure an easy booking, this detailed guide will offer you four major ticket booking channels available in 2026, including the official website, Trip.com, Wechat official account and travel agencies. It’s highly recommended to book through the official website and Trip.com. Considering its high demand and the ticket sale limit implemented by the museum, booking in advance is also necessary. Continue reading to see the detailed booking steps of each method.
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- Essential Information of Ticket Booking
- When to Book? – 1-2 Weeks in Advance
- How to Buy Tickets?
- Tips
- Explore with China Xian Tour
- FAQs
Essential Information of Terracotta Army Ticket Booking
- Ticket Price: CNY 120 per person
- Opening Hours: 8:30-18:30 (Mar. 16thto Nov. 15th); 8:30-18:00(Nov. 16th to Mar. 15th)
- Admission Hours: 8:30-16:30 (Nov. 16thto Mar. 15th); 8:30-17:00 (Mar. 16th to Nov. 15th)
Important Notes:
- Please note that the CNY 120 entrance fee includes 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 a 7-10 minute walk) is not included.
- Electric Shuttle Service at Lishan Garden is also not included, which costs CNY 15 per person.
When to Book Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Tickets? – 1-2 Weeks in Advance
Booking a Terracotta Warriors ticket online in advance is the most reliable way to secure your visit. Although there is a QR code for ticket booking on site, if all the tickets for the day have been sold out, on-site purchase will not be available. So, we still highly recommend booking 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).
Tourists can book the ticket through its official websites and WeChat account 7 days in advance and through Trip.com over 30 days in advance. It is better to make a reservation at least 3-5 days in advance. During public holidays, it may accept bookings 10 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 tickets is especially high.
Read on to find out the many options to book tickets.
How to Buy Terracotta Army Tickets?
There are currently four main ways available for tourists. The official website is most reliable and offers 2 ways to meet the needs of different travelers – the English official website and the official multi-language ticket booking system. Another option is the official Wechat account of “秦始皇帝陵博物院” or “兵马俑票务在线”.
You can also book through the official website of Trip.com by searching Terracotta Army directly. If you want to save time and energy, the most convenient way is to book through a reliable travel agency. Generally, the English official website and Trip.com are easier for international travelers.
1. Book Through the Official Website
You can reserve tickets up to 7 days in advance through the official website. It offers 2 ways for ticket booking: the Official English Website and the Official Booking System. Though both are official ways, they work differently. The main differences lie in payment method, language support and phone number requirements.
Option 1: English Official Website: Support More Languages and Currencies
The first way is to book via the English version of the Terracotta Warriors official website. Actually, when clicking “Tickets” on the home page, it redirects to the Trip.com ticketing page.
This platform makes booking and payment much easier for international travelers. It currently supports 24 languages, and 29 currencies, and available in 39 countries and regions. Through this platform, you can book tickets over 30 days in advance. So, it is better for most international travelers.
Detailed Booking Steps:
- Step 1: Click “Ticket” in the upper left corner of the home page and redirect to Trip.com.
- Step 2: Click “Book Now”, choose the visit date and preferred ticket or ticket package based on your needs.
- Step 3: Click “Book”, choose entry time slot, click “Pay”.
- Step 4: Click “Add Travelers”to input your name, passport number and contact information, then click “Pay”.
- Step 5: Select a payment method to pay for your ticket.
Option 2: Official Ticket Booking Interface: Suitable for Tourists with a Chinese Phone Number
This method uses the official ticketing system directly rather than Trip.com. It allows you to book the ticket 7 days in advance. Currently, it supports Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean and you can make payment via WeChat or Alipay.
Detailed Booking Steps:
- Step 1: Click “Login”in the top right corner to register an account with a Chinese phone number.
- Step 2: Choose the visit date, entry time slot and ticket type based on your needs, then click “Place Order”.
- Step 3: Input your name, select document and the input corresponding ID number, and fill in your phone number. Click “Buy Now”.
- Step 4: Choose the payment method and click “立即支付”to complete payment.
2. Book Terracotta Warrior Tickets on Trip.com
For international travelers who do not live in China, if they want to book tickets for the Terracotta Army, they can also choose to book directly on Trip.com. And the tickets can be purchased over 30 days in advance. It is much easier for you, just follow the prompts. The major steps are as follows:
- Step 1: In the search box, enter “Terracotta Army” or “Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum”.
- Step 2: Click to enter the ticket purchase page for the Terracotta Army.
- Step 3: Follow the Detailed Booking Steps of Option 1 in 1. Book Through the Official Website to finish ticket booking.
3. Book Tickets Through Terracotta Army WeChat Official Account
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 allows 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 the WeChat App and register for 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 “微信购票 → 在线购票” (book online).
- Step 3: Adjust the language to English by clicking the button on the top right corner, read the ticketing instruction and click continue to book.
- Step 4: Follow the instructions to choose your visit date, visiting period and ticket type. Click “Place Order”.
- Step 5: Fill in the name, document type, ID number and phone number. Click “Buy Now” and pay by Wechat.
4. 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 a Xian tour with a visit to Terracotta Army or a dedicated Terracotta Warriors tour. Then you can travel comfortably in a private vehicle, get insights of the Terracotta Army from following our professional English-speaking guide, and learn fascinating stories about the First Emperor of Qin and the terracotta figures.
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Terracotta Warriors Ticket Tips
- If you plan to visit Lishan Garden, plan your schedule carefully. 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 their 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 of what the city has to offer, like its historical landmarks, museums, local neighborhood visit, food adventure, craft class, and family visit. We will also include the driver, guide, hotels and meals based on your requirements. Travel with us for an enriching and carefree tour.
FAQs about Visiting Terracotta Warriors
How long is the validity period of the Terracotta Warriors ticket? Can I enter repeatedly?
It is valid only on the date of your visit and permits a single entry.
How to Get to Terracotta Warriors?
- From Xian Xianyang International Airport: At the airport T3 or T5 terminal, you can take the direct airport bus to the Terracotta Warriors. The bus operates from 09:30 to 21:00 with a ticket price of CNY 45.
- From Xian North Railway Station: Frequent direct buses run from the train station to the Terracotta Warriors. Its operating hours are from 08:30 to 20:30 with an interval of 15 minutes and a price of CNY 5.
- From Xian Railway Station: You can take Metro Line 4, transfer to Line 1 at Wulukou Station to Sajinqiao Station Exit B. Finally, take a tourist direct bus there. This bus departs every 30 minutes from 08:00 to 14:00 and costs CNY 30.
What is the size of the Terracotta Army?
The floor area of the three pits is over 20,000 square meters and the total number of unearthed terracotta figures and horses is nearly 8,000. Besides, there are also over 100 chariots and hundreds of thousands of bronze weapons.
How to Visit the Terracotta Warriors?
The classic route is to visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum first and the Lishan Garden next. The detailed Route is Pit 1 – Pit 3 – Pit 2 – take a shuttle bus to Lishan Garden – Bronze Chariot and Horse Museum – Acrobatics Pit. To avoid peak crowds, you can also follow the route in reverse order.
