Xi'an | Terracotta Warriors + Lishan Garden One-Day Tour Detailed Guide

When you come to Xi'an, you must not miss the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. This includes the Terracotta Warriors Museum and Lishan Garden, which are about 2.7 kilometers apart. The park is vast, so it is recommended to reserve more than 3 hours for the visit.

🎫 Ticket Information:
Adults: ¥120
Students / Veterans: ¥60 (full-time undergraduate and below)
Seniors over 65 / Disabled persons / Active military personnel / Firefighters / Police: Free (reservation required in advance)

⏰ Opening Hours:
Off-season (November-March): 08:30 - 16:30 (last admission)
Peak season (April-October): 08:30 - 17:00 (last admission)

🎟️ Reservation Method: WeChat public account/official account "Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor"

🗺️ Visiting Areas & Suggested Routes

🔸 Lishan Garden (Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor)
➡ K9901 Burial Pit → Bronze Chariot and Horse Museum → K0006 Civil Official Pit

🔸 Terracotta Warriors Museum
➡ Pit 1 (largest and most spectacular) → Pit 3 (command center) → Pit 2 (warrior figures, kneeling archer figures) → Exhibition Hall (highly recommended! You can admire precious cultural relics up close)

🚗 Transportation Guide

🔹 From the city center (about 1 hour one way)
🚇 Subway + Taxi / Bus
Take subway line 9 to "Qinling West Station Exit B"
In peak season, it is recommended to go to Lishan Garden first (take a taxi directly from Exit B)
In off-season, it is recommended to go to the Terracotta Warriors first (take a taxi or bus 303 from Exit B)
There is a free shuttle bus between the two places, which you can take to the next stop after visiting

🔹 Sightseeing Car (recommended to buy, saves energy)
Within Lishan Garden: ¥15 (the park is large, recommended to buy)
Terracotta Warriors Museum: ¥5 (from the entrance to the ticket gate, not far, can walk)

💡 Travel Tips
✔ Tickets need to be reserved in advance, they may sell out in peak season
✔ Suggested visiting order: go to the less crowded Lishan Garden first, then the Terracotta Warriors Museum
✔ Don't miss the Exhibition Hall! Many guides don't mention it, but it displays many precious cultural relics, worth savoring

This time in Xi'an, don't just see the Terracotta Warriors, also don't miss Lishan Garden and the Exhibition Hall for a complete experience of the "underground kingdom of the First Emperor"!

Post by LiAn’s Notes | Mar 31, 2025

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