Sight Lintong, Xi'an
Terracotta Army
A sight in Lintong, Xi'an, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Thousands of life-size clay soldiers guarding the tomb of China's first emperor.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Xi'an, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Huaqing Palace, 6.5 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Lintong
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The closest curated pick in Xi'an, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Huaqing Palace
Hot spring palace grounds below Mount Li, near the Terracotta Army.
Outdoors · 6.5 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Terracotta Army is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Xi'an
4 more curated sights in Xi'an. See the full Xi'an guide.
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang dynasty pagoda built to hold scriptures brought back from India.
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Shaanxi History Museum
Top-tier collection from Zhou to Tang dynasties, including Tang murals.
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Bell Tower and Drum Tower
Two Ming towers at the heart of the walled city, lit at night.
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Great Mosque of Xi'an
Chinese-style mosque with courtyards and pavilions, founded in the Tang era.
When to go
Average daily highs in Xi'an run from 6°C in January to 35°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Terracotta Army itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Xi'an from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Xi'an weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Terracotta Army, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Lintong District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China, 710612
- Coordinates
- 34.38412, 109.27849
- Destination
- Xi'an, China
- Website
- bmy.com.cn
Terracotta Army: quick answers
How much time do you need at Terracotta Army?
Plan on about 4 hours at Terracotta Army. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Terracotta Army?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: See Pit 1 last; Pits 2 and 3 make more sense first.
Where is Terracotta Army?
Terracotta Army is at Lintong District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China, 710612. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Terracotta Army?
Terracotta Army appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Terracotta Army to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Xi'an.
Plan Xi'an
- Xi'an travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Xi'an weather by month
- Beijing to Xi'an 905 km straight-line
- Xi'an to Shanghai 1221 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Xi'an
- Lao Sun Jia Food
- Xi'an City Wall Activity
- Defuxiang Bar Street Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.