Best time
Spring and Autumn (avoid summer crowds)
Entry fee
¥120 (includes museum and pits)
Student friendly
Yes
About Terracotta Army
The famous life-sized terracotta warrior army buried with China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, over 2,200 years ago. Discovered in 1974, it's one of the greatest archaeological finds in history and a must-see for students in Xi'an.