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Shaanxi History Museum Admission Tickets

Shaanxi History Museum: A Glorious Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Civilization Boasting a collection of more than 1.7 million precious cultural relics, it spans over a million years of Chinese history, from the prehistoric Homo erectus lantianensis relics to the cultural treasures of the late Qing Dynasty. The museum’s collections are renowned for their large quantity, diverse types, high historical and artistic value. Among them, the exquisite bronze wares of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, vivid pottery figurines and splendid tri-color glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty, magnificent tomb murals of the Tang Dynasty, and delicate gold and silver artifacts are the most eye-catching highlights, witnessing the prosperity of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties—the golden ages of ancient China. It is not only a cultural landmark of Xi’an but also a must-visit destination for travelers and history enthusiasts from all over the world to touch the soul of ancient Chinese civilization.

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Shaanxi History Museum Admission Tickets

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Have a guided tour to the Terracotta Warriors Museum and skip the entrance lines. Learn all about this UNESCO protected site, with the collection of life-size terracotta sculptures, including troops, horses, and more. Hear the history of Imperial China, and learn about how these sculptures were created. Visit several pits to see different relics, and also the Exhibition of Bronze Chariots.

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Terracotta Warriors Museum Ticket with Professional English-speaking tour guide

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Xi’an: Terracotta Army Entry Ticket (Optional Guide Service)

Unless you can write your name in Chinese characters and have a credit card to match, online booking is hard in China. This service makes it easy, guaranteeing a spot at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, without locking you into transfers and guiding, though option is available. Your ticket includes entry to the main excavations and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, plus a shuttle bus in between.

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Xi’an: Terracotta Army Entry Ticket (Optional Guide Service)

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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The Terracotta Warriors have different images and vivid expressions. It is a pearl in the history of ancient Chinese sculpture art and is known as the eighth wonder of the world and one of the great archaeological discoveries in the 20th century. As one of the most famous attractions in China, it has received more than 80 million domestic and foreign visitors. FOR YOUR ATTENTION！！！ The museum adheres to strict regulations on admission times, and you are required to enter on time according to your reserved time slot. Please ensure that you arrive and wait at least 30 minutes before your reserved time slot, and enter for your visit on time, so as to avoid any inconvenience when entering the museum and affecting your experience. The corresponding time slots for the selected times are as follows: 08:00~09:30, 09:31~10:30, 10:31~11:30, 11:31~12:30, 12:31~13:30, 13:31~14:30, 14:31~15:30, 15:31~17:30

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Terracotta Warriors Tickets Booking

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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South Gate Welcoming Ceremony & Chang'an Impression Show

*The ceremony and show include the entrance ticket of the city wall. *Pick up the tickets from the south square of the south gate(Yongningmen). *The first half is the welcoming ceremony and the 2nd half is the Tang Dynasty Show in the city gate. *The ceremony and the show starts at 8:00pm.You'd better arrive at 6:00pm,Pick up the ticket and visit the city wall first,then go back to the south entrance of south gate and enjoy the ceremony and the show at 8:00PM. The Xi'an City Wall, as the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall existing in China, is one of the must-visit scenic spots in Xi'an. You will ascend the city wall from the south entrance of the South Gate (Yongningmen) and enjoy the scenery of Xi'an at a glance. There are places for renting bicycles on the city wall. You can ride a bicycle and admire the views inside the city of Xi'an while cycling.

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South Gate Welcoming Ceremony & Chang'an Impression Show

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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$52$49

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Planning your visit to Xi'an is not easy, especially you have to book all attraction tickets in advance now. Let us make your trip easy, stress-free by reserving your Terra-cotta Warriors tickets before you travel, you can bypass the crowds and explore the massive museum independently. Of course, you can upgrade for an escorted group tour or a private guided tour to learn the histories and stories about the museum. Or add a private round-trip transfer service to let our friendly driver pick you up from Xi'an city hotel or airport to make your trip more convenient and time-saving.

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Terra-cotta Warriors Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

Escape the crowds and discover Xian’s rich history on this small-group tour, starting with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, walk or bike along the ancient City Wall, and more. With hotel pickup, a guide, entrance tickets, and a buffet lunch included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks. Ticket only, Terracotta Warriors only, and private options also available.

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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Terracotta Army Ticket

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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All Inclusive Private Half-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Eat where the locals eat and try the best authentic food in Xian!

Make the most of your time in Xi’an on a small-group foodie tour by tuk-tuk, seeking out the city’s best food. Explore hidden streets within Xian’s city walls you wouldn’t find alone. Experience Xi’an's cuisine and culture at local eateries, with dinner and unlimited beer and soft drinks included. Stop at 4–5 different places, and sample the only craft beer brewed in Xi’an at a local brewery.

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Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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30km (18.6 miles) east of Xi'an and beside the Terracotta Army, Huaqing Palace features the Imperial Pools of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), Pear Garden, Frost Flying Hall, Nine-Dragon Lake, Five-Room Building and Mount Li. Huaqing Pool is famous for the romantic love story of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Yuhuan. Huaqing Palace Ticket Checking Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:10 p.m. Please make your own way to Huaqing Palace Huaqing Palace Ticket: Valid for anytime entry during the day’s opening hours. There are two showtimes for the Xi'an Incident Live Show at Yaoguang Theater inside Huaqing Palace Scenic Area First Show: 10:10 a.m. Second Show: 3:00 p.m. Duration: Approximately 1 hour Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the showtime for admission.

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Huaqing Palace Tickets with Optional show of Xi'an incident

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Shaanxi History Museum Ticket Optional English Speaking Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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$29$28

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The Great Qin Show：GWR-recognized Optional Terracotta Army Ticket

The Great Qin Theatre offers a revolutionary immersive show that takes you back to the Qin dynasty. Over 80 minutes, you follow Heifu’s journey from captive to Qin soldier, alongside famous events like Jing Ke’s assassination plot. The Guinness‑record stage features 1,500 moving seats that glide along a 220‑meter track, shifting between six scenes – from ruins to palaces to battlefields. With dance, acrobatics and over 200 actors, plus stunning sets and lighting, it’s an unforgettable audio‑visual feast. The round trip is optional ,if you do not buy it ,you need to go the theater by yourself Just Put "赳赳大秦“ in Map or Didi is ok

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The Great Qin Show：GWR-recognized Optional Terracotta Army Ticket

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

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$25$24

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Do you want to have a look about the 2nd largest waterfall and China mother river in China? In this private designed itinerary, you could fully experience the marvellous sightseeing. Our English-speaking guide will pick you up from the lobby of your own booked hotel at 08:00 am or your preferred starting time. It takes around 4 hours driving northwards from Xi’an. From May to October you will see the roaring waterfall, in winter and early spring, you will see the calm glacier fall. No matter what time you go，you will be astounded by its unique desolate and power beauty. All entrance fee, hand-picked local Chinese style lunch(for tour with lunch option) and private English speaking tour guide & transportation are all inclusive in this full day tour!

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Yellow River private Day Tour to Hukou Waterfall

1 dayFree Cancellation

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Xi'an 1-Day Coach Tour of Terracotta Army

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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See Xian’s top attractions in one day—and leave the planning and navigation to someone else. With your personal, English-speaking guide, visit several of Xian’s highlights such as the Terracotta Warriors, the 600-year-old Xian City Wall, and the iconic Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, without having to find or drive to them on your own. Lunch and dinner with a show is included for a complete day.

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Best of Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors Tour with Best Dinner Show Banquet

8 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Visit the World UESCO Heritage Terracotta Army. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by passport and enjoy the Terracotta Army at your own pace—morning or afternoon. 1: Pre book to save time and stress 2: Explore Terra Cotta army at your own pace 3: Show the passport and enter Terracotta Army 4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon

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Terracotta Army Ticket Booking

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Terracotta Warriors Ticket with Classic Cultural Show Options

This flexible combo provides admission to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the UNESCO‑listed iconic site showcasing the magnificent Qin‑dynasty underground terracotta army, paired with a selection of Xi’an’s classic cultural performances. You may choose from elegant Tang‑era song‑and‑dance theatre, immersive Silk‑Road‑themed stage productions, and spectacular open‑air live‑action shows. These well‑received local productions blend dance, stunts, original music and creative stage effects to bring ancient Chinese stories vividly to life. Authentic local dining options are also available for guests who wish to enrich their experience with a feast alongside the performance. Multiple package combinations are offered. Please review all options carefully on the booking page to select the variant that best fits your travel needs.

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Terracotta Warriors Ticket with Classic Cultural Show Options

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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$25$24

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"Beauty of Qin Warriors"-This is the only show about the Terra-cotta Warriors in Xi'an. It is next to the exit of the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum. If you want to know more stories about the Terracotta Army, don't miss this show! The performance takes audiences back to the grand Qin history. We travel together with one alive Qin Warrior who awakens the terracotta army sleeping underground for thousand of years. We experience the glamorous unifying moment in Chinese civilization.We follow their steps, gaze into the the holy origin of Chinese history and collect together the memory fragments in historical stream to piece up an incredible image of Grand Qin Empire. Great Wall and Qin glory endure. When the historical ashes fade put, the imperishable Qin warriors will follow and guard the eternal dream of Grand Qin forever!

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Terra-cotta Warriors Museum Ticket

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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$27$26

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Discover China's rich history on a half-day door-to-door tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow your private guide through the pits one, two, and three and see more than 7,000 terracotta soldiers. Upgrade the afternoon tour to include a trip to the Tang Dynasty Show and a feast of traditional Shaanxi dumplings or enjoy lunch at a Qin Dynasty themed restaurant.

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Private Half-Day Tour of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Terracotta Warriors Tour & Splendid Tang Dynasty Performance

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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$55$52

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Terracotta Warriors Tickets Booking Optional Vehicle and Guide

At the world-famous Terracotta Army and Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, skip the lines entirely with our seamless online ticket service — simply scan your passport at the entrance and walk straight into one of humanity's greatest archaeological wonders. No queues, no waiting, no stress. This is more than sightseeing. It's an immersive cultural journey through 2,200 years of Qin Dynasty history, where passionate local experts share insider stories behind every clay soldier's unique face, the military strategies encoded in ancient formations, and the engineering marvels of the Bronze Chariot Museum. You'll gain unforgettable access to hidden narratives no guidebook can offer. Perfect for time-pressed travelers who value efficiency, families with children seeking a relaxed, educational adventure, solo culture enthusiasts craving deep historical connection, and first-time visitors wanting a seamless, worry-free experience.

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Terracotta Warriors Tickets Booking Optional Vehicle and Guide

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Xian：Huaqing Palace Ticket + Guided Tour & eSIM

Stand before the 26-meter Maitreya Buddha carved from a single tree, follow a professional German, Korean, or Spanish-speaking guide through centuries of Qing dynasty and Tibetan Buddhist history, and land in Beijing with a free eSIM already connected — this is not just a ticket, it's a truly barrier-free cultural experience. Huaqing Palace is one of Beijing's most vibrant prayer sites, with every courtyard telling a story from imperial residence to Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary. Multilingual live guiding means no more guessing through translation apps, the free eSIM solves the connectivity needs of international visitors, and the discount coupon makes spending beyond the tour even more worthwhile. Limited slots — book early.

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Must-Dos in Xian

Shaanxi History Museum

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

Huaqing Palace

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (Qin Shi Huang Tomb)

Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

Shaanxi History Museum

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

Huaqing Palace

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (Qin Shi Huang Tomb)

Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

Shaanxi History Museum

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

Huaqing Palace

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (Qin Shi Huang Tomb)