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Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum

Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600, China
02-93911961
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Terra-cotta Warriors
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Ranked #1 of 181 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 2043 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: Yes
Owner description: One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta...... more » Owner description: One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations. « less
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131 reviews 131 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Don't miss it! Get there early morning!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I recommend not missing this unique and unforgettable spot of China. Get there as early as you can; target visiting the pits of excavation before the huge crowds arrive. I'd suggest a pic nic in the large park, still inside the gates (can't say if it's allowed or not). Anyway there are many food options right outside the gates -a... More

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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“A staple attraction when visiting Xi’an”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

And to be fair, it didn’t disappoint. We negotiated a taxi from Xi’an for a round trip of 200 Yuan (takes about 50 minutes each way). Entry to the site costs 150 Yuan and it is best to start at pit 3, then on to two before finishing off at the main attraction of pit one. Done the other way... More

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Warrenville, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Much more impressive than expected”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This was much more impressive than I had expected. There are several excavation sites where the warriors were exhumed (and more to come). One of the men who originally discovered this was at a table under a sign indicating this. More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Terra-cotta warriors”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Wonderful experience, but you NEED A GUIDE - ours decided she needed a rest and cleared off. More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Exciting to see in person!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Allow yourself a lot of time to take in the entire site...at least 2-3 hours. Comfortable shoes...much walking required. Even the parking area is at least a half mile from the actual site. More

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Zhongli, Taiwan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“... good - but less impressive than I thought ...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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Of course - it's the number one attraction in Xi-An - don't miss it if you are in Xi-An. But if you are not specifically interested in Chinese history I wouldn't suggest to travel to Xi-An just for the Terra-Cotta Warriors. I took the bus 306 for 7RMB from the train station - took about 1 hour. Entrance fee was... More

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“Amazing visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Now I know why they call it the 8th wonder of the world. Spectacular. More

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nambuccavalley nsw
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“Worth seeing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Catch the 306 bus from the Railway station to see the Warriors costs 7rmb each way takes just over 1 hour last bus leaves the Warriors at 7pm you can hire a government guide to take you around she cost 150rmb they start at 200rmb it was good as we didnt know the history you can also meet one of... More

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“HELLO WARRIORS”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

A few too many sales kiosks for my liking with each person yelling "Hello, Warriors" But that is to be expected in China. The terra-cotta warriors is a must see. You don't go to Xi'an without seeing them. More

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“Terracotta Warriors worth a look!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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We were picked up at the Xi'an train station by our tour guide Clarence Guo. I had booked Clarence after reading the reviews on Tripadvisor, some good, some bad. Clarence wasn't there when we arrived at the station and I have to admit I was freaking out for a few minutes BUT while I was wondering what to do a... More

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Xi'an 710600
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