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The three pits have different strengths — Pit 1 for scale, Pit 3 for detail, Pit 2 for the restoration process. Visit in this order for the best experience.

Take Bus You-5 (Route 306) from the east plaza of Xi’an Railway Station — 1 hour, ¥7. Taxi costs ¥150–200. Avoid cheap day-tour packages; most of the time is spent at shopping stops.

Over 6,000 life-size warriors in underground battle formation. Front rows are restored; back rows are still fragments. Walk the full perimeter and shoot from the elevated ends for the most dramatic photos.

Xi an Terracotta Warriors: A Complete Guide

The smallest but most detailed pit — the command headquarters. General figures here have the clearest facial expressions and armor textures. Fewer visitors means closer viewing.

Mostly still under excavation — you can watch archaeologists at work. The Kneeling Archer (one of the star pieces) is displayed here.

Xi an Terracotta Warriors: A Complete Guide

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Don’t skip the exhibition hall after the pits. The Bronze Chariots and Horses are there — two painted bronze carriages with incredible precision engineering. These are originals, not replicas.

  • Tickets: ¥120 (low season ¥60), covers all pits + exhibition halls
  • Duration: Allow 3 hours
  • Guides: Highly recommended — hire a guide (¥90–150/group) or rent audio guide (¥20)
  • Food: On-site dining is overpriced and mediocre — eat back in the city
  • Best time: Arrive at 8:30 opening; tour groups flood in after 10 AM

Book tickets on the official mini-program. ¥120 (low season ¥60), covers all pits and exhibition halls. Arrive at 8:30 opening to beat tour groups. Hire a guide (¥90–150 per group) or rent an audio guide (¥20) — without explanation, you’ll miss most of the significance.

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