We were very impressed with the modern facilities have been built around this amazing discovery. The crowds during Chinese New Year holiday made it a bit slower and more difficult to get around and see inside, but we managed and still enjoyed the experience! When crowded, consider walking to the main building that houses the Terra-cotta Warriors, instead of taking a tram. It does not take that long to walk (10 minutes) and is a pleasant walking area. There are a lot of vendors selling Terra-cotta warrior replicas here, but they can also be purchased at the Muslim Quarter--for much less cost.

Must see for our family of six, on our" Grand Tour of China". The place is packed, mostly with Chinese tourists cameras at the ready. Don't give up it is worth it.......Oh to have been a Chinese Emperor To be able to acquire such a skilled workforce with imagination, see if you can the different expressions on the warriors faces. Watch the slow pace that the conservers work at. We felt overwhelmed to have seen such a spectacle. This is once in a lifetime, go for it!!!!!!!!!

I have seen the Pyramids but this is a much better experience. In fact totally mind-blowing. I suggest you read a book about the Terracotta Warriors before your visit and then skip the movie. I had already done my homework but someone who watched the movie said it lasted a very long 50 minutes, was in bad English and very out of date. My more up to date book also suggests that, from their description, the movie contains errors. Tour the pits in reverse order. Pit Three first, then Two and finally Pit One. This way you build up to an amazing climax. Avoid the gift shops and the guys selling Terracotta Warriors in the streets and surounding area. Enjoy!

You can go on your own if you can find the bus station. It's pretty easy. This archaelogical dig leaves you with no words. If you are planning to go, plan to see the rooms in this order, Pit 2, Pit 3, and then Pit 1. If you do pit 1 first you will find the rest of the exhibit, underwhelming.