I. Basic information
• Opening hours: peak season (March 16 to November 15) 8:30-18:30, ticket inspection stops at 17:00; off-season (November 16 - March 15 of the following year) 8:30-18:00, ticket inspection stops at 16:30 .
• Ticket information: 150 yuan/person in the peak season, 120 yuan/person in the off-season, half price for students with undergraduate degrees and below in full-time universities, need to make an online reservation in advance.
• Composition of the scenic spot: It consists of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum of the First Qin Emperor and the Archaeological Site Park of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (Lishan Garden). It takes about 1.5 hours to visit both places, and you can take a shuttle bus for free.
II. How to buy tickets
You can book tickets through the official ticketing website of the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum or the official WeChat official account "Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum" and "Terracotta Warriors and Horses Ticket Online".
III. Traffic Guide
• Departure from the airport: Take Line 14 in the direction of Heshao at the Airport West (T1/T2/T3) subway station, transfer to Line 3 in the direction of Yuhuazhai at the Shuangzhai Subway Station, exit from the northeast exit of Tonghuamen Subway Station, walk to the Qinfeng Airport Bus Station, and take the direct train to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Scenic Area.
• Departure from high-speed rail (Xi'an North Station): Take subway line 2, transfer to Line 1 at Beida Street Station to Textile City, transfer to Line 9 to Huaqingchi in the station, and transfer to Lintongyou No. 613 or Lintong No. 602 after leaving the station.
• Depart from the railway station (Xi'an Station): Take subway Line 4 at Wulu Station, transfer to Line 1 to Textile City, transfer to Line 9 to Huaqingchi in the station, and transfer to Lintongyou No. 613 or Lintong No. 602 after leaving the station.
IV. Tour route
• Classic high-efficiency line (3 hours): Enter from North Gate 2, you can take a 5 yuan battery car or walk to Gate 2 for 10 minutes, and visit Pit No. 1 (40 minutes), Pit No. 3 (20 minutes), Pit No. 2 (30 minutes), and Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall (30 minutes) in turn.
• In-depth exploration line (5 hours): On the basis of the classic line, take the free shuttle bus of the scenic spot to Lishan Garden, visit the bronze carriage and horse exhibition hall, the civilian figurines and the common people's figurines to accompany the burial pit, overlook the sealed soil, and return to the main scenic spot to visit the 50th anniversary exhibition.
• Parent-child friendly line (4 hours): Arrive before 9 a.m., go to the observation platform on the north side of No. 1 Pit to avoid the tour group, then go to the cultural relics exhibition hall to experience AR interaction, and then go to Lishan Garden to take a 15 yuan battery car instead of walking, focusing on the bronze carriage and horse.
V. Must-see highlights
• Pit No. 1: It is the largest terracotta pit, with a military array of more than 6,000 pottery figurines, and an unrepaired archaeological site in the rear.
• Pit No. 2: There are well-preserved knee-shooting figurines, general figurines, etc., and you can see the pins and other details of the soles of the kneeling figurines.
• Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall: There are "Green Face Kneeling Statues" and genuine bronze chariots and horses. The bronze chariots and horses are known as the "bronze crown" and are composed of more than 3,000 parts.
• Bronze chariot and horse: unearthed in 1980, reproduced the imperial car of Qin Shihuang in a ratio of 1:2, painted all over, decorated with gold and silver patterns. The No. 1 car "standing car" is the front guide of the road, and the umbrella cover can be rotated 360 degrees; the second car "Anche" is the king's public opinion, and the windows can be opened and closed. The horse rein chain is made of gold and silver, and the error of a single link ring is less than 0.1 mm, which can be called the pinnacle of pre-Qin mechanical technology and is known as the "crown of bronze".
• General's figurines: Unearthed in the No. 1 pit, he is 1.96 meters tall, wearing a double-tailed crown on his head, covered with fish scales, and eight flower knots on the front of his chest and back. The armor pieces are connected in series with red, blue and purple silk. He wears a bronze long sword around his waist, and his feet are full of his head and square shoes. His majestic posture shows the great achievements of the commander of the Qin army.
• Bronze sword: The bronze sword unearthed from the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit is still cold after 2,200 years. A 10-micron-thick chromium salt oxide layer was detected on the surface of the sword body. This process was more than 2,000 years earlier than the German patent in 1937. The longest sword reached 91 cm. The ridge of the sword and the blade were designed with different tin content, which was both rigid and flexible.
• Hundred Operas: K9901 accompanied by the burial pit unearthed, the muscle lines are exaggerated, or the tripod is raised, or inverted, showing the scene of the court corner and acrobatics in the Qin Dynasty. One of the figurines is painted with a red leather belt around the waist, which proves the luxurious entertainment life in the Records of History, "Every time Qin breaks the vassals, writes down his palace, and makes it in Beihan, Xianyang".
• Stone armor: unearthed in the tomb K9801 burial pit, which is made of blue-gray limestone pieces drilled and braided. On average, each piece of armor needs more than 800 pieces, with a total weight of 18 kilograms. The edge of the armor is polished smooth, and the hole spacing error is less than 1 mm. It is specially designed for the underground forbidden army of Qin Shi Huang.
• Civilian figures: The eight civilian figures unearthed in the mausoleum stand with their hands and wear knives and grindstones on their waists. Their identity is either the "court lieutenant" in charge of the law or the "Fengchang" who manages public opinion, vividly restoring the administrative system of "officials as teachers" in the Qin Dynasty.
• Music and dance figurines: 15 pieces of music and dance figurines unearthed in the K0006 burial pit, or blowing, or beating, and remnants of pocket bronze bells, stone bells and silk bamboo musical instruments unearthed next to them. One of the terracotta figurines has his hands in the shape of a strike, which is presumed to be "the gong", which confirms the court music scene of "hitting the gong and dancing" in "Lv's Spring and Autumn".
• Bronze waterfowl: K0007 Bronze swans, cranes and other waterfowl unearthed in the burial pit, the beak contains lead to adjust the center of gravity, and the foot lines are fine. Some waterfowl neck residual joint designs may be movable, combined with the boat statues excavated at the bottom of the pit, reproducing Qin Shihuang's garden dream of "leading Weishui into a pool and building a Penglai Wonderland".
• Qin Lefu Bell: Wrong gold and silver craft, well-preserved, clear traces of wrong gold and silver on it, and the word "Lefu" is engraved at the top, indicating that the history of Lefu is no later than that of the Qin Dynasty.
• Qin kneeling and shooting figurines: unearthed in the second pit of Terracotta Warriors and Horses, it is one of the classic images of Terracotta Warriors and Horses. He is wearing a war robe, armor on the outside, a bun on the left side of his head, his feet are square, his left leg is squatted, his right knee is on the ground, his upper body is slightly turned to the left, and his hands are up and down on the right side of his body in a bow shape. His posture is beautiful, the preservation is relatively complete, and the rich details can be seen.
VI. Food recommendation
• Weijia Liangpi: Located in the commercial street of the scenic spot, the green signboard is conspicuous. The secret sesame sauce cold skin with eight-treasure porridge is a classic combination, which is affordable, and you can eat enough for about 20 yuan.
• Old Xi'an Restaurant: Also in the middle of the commercial street, it is an old brand in Xi'an, providing classic and authentic Shaanxi cuisine, with an antique environment and more people.
• Tongguan Roujiamo: There are many roadside stalls selling Tongguan Roujiamo around the scenic spot. You should choose the crispy one with crispy skin and crispy taste.
• Red willow barbecue: 10 yuan a skewer, the mutton is grilled with oil and full of fragrance.
• Freshly squeezed pomegranate juice: Lintong's pomegranate juice is a local specialty. There are many ready-made stalls on the street. A cup is about 10 yuan, which is fresh and delicious.
• Chain fast food: There are McDonald's, KFC, Tex, Pizza Hut and other chain fast food chains in the scenic commercial street. The price is the same as that in the city. You can also place orders in advance by mobile phone, which is convenient and fast.
VII. Accommodation recommendation
Homestay category:
• Yunyi Homestay (Terracotta Warriors and Horses Store): It is about 820 meters away from the center of the scenic spot. It provides free parking, luggage storage and other services. There are family rooms, tatami rooms and other types to choose from.
• Shiyue Homestay (Xi'an Lintong Terracotta Warriors and Horses Store): It is about 1.2 kilometers to walk to the scenic spot. The owner is warm and can provide pick-up and drop-off services. There is also a child custody service, which is suitable for families with children.
• Xi'an Qintang Inn (Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Scenic Area Store): 770 meters walk to the scenic spot, convenient parking, charging piles, laundry room, and self-service cooking.
Hotel category:
• Xi'an Lintong Angsana Hot Spring Hotel: Located at No. 8 Yuechun East Road, Phoenix Avenue, Lintong District, it is an international five-star hotel with 400 rooms and a variety of special room types to choose from, some of which have bathtubs. The hotel's hot spring is a highlight, with a variety of effects of the hot spring pool, and there are also 6 restaurants, providing rich dining options.
• Huaqing Aegean International Hot Spring Hotel: Located at No. 8 Shangu Avenue, Lintong District, it is built according to international five-star standards and has a number of hot spring pools of different styles. The restaurant provides a variety of delicacies to meet the needs of different tastes.
• Xi'an Lintong Yueliu Hotel: The rooms are elegant and comfortable, with a variety of room types, providing barbecue, fusion cuisine and other special delicacies. It is convenient to go to Angsana Hot Spring, and there is a free shuttle bus.
VIII. Other services
• Luggage storage: The museum luggage storage is located behind the LED TV wall on the east side of the ticket office, and it can be stored for free after the security check.
• Explanation service: The official explanation is at the information desk at the entrance of the No. 1 Pit Exhibition Hall, 60 yuan / seat, and you can also choose an electronic interpreter.
• Wheelchairs and strollers: Wheelchairs and strollers are available at the tourist service center on the west side of the North Square ticket gate.