[Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Horses] Ultimate Strategy | The underground army that crossed the Qin Dynasty

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- **The eighth wonder of the world**: It was shocking!
- **2000 Years Old Living Fossil**: Every pottery figurines have different expressions
- **Qin Shihuang's crazy plan**: Use an entire army to be buried with him
- **Archaeological site live**: There are also figurines being unearthed

🕒 Best time to visit
- **Opening the first wave** (8:30): It’s important to avoid the crowds!
- **Weekdays Noon** (12:00-14:00): Tour group meal time
- **Off-season November-March**: Much less crowded, but remember to wear enough clothes

🎫 Ticket Guide
- **$120** (includes Terracotta Warriors + Lishan Garden)
- **Under 16 free** (bring ID)
- **Be sure to please explain**! Otherwise, look at the mud dolls (official guide 90 dollars/group).

🚶♂️ Visit route tips
**3 must-see pitfalls**:
1️⃣ Pit 1 (Main Battlefield, 6000+ Terracotta Warriors)
2️⃣ Pit No. 2 (most complete troops, with kneeling shooting figurines)
3️⃣ Pit No. 3 (Command, the finest)

**Hidden Play**:
- Heritage Restoration Area (see how the staff restores the debris)
- Copper Carriage and Horse Exhibition Hall (the treasure of the town hall, super fine)
- Lishan Garden (the location of the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang)

📸 Photo spot recommendations
✅ Panoramic view of Pit 1 (turn right at the entrance)
✅ Kneeling shooting figurine side (pit 2 is the most beautiful single figurine)
✅ Copper carriage and horse (so many details to scare people)
✅ Terracotta warriors and horses back (the secret to avoiding human heads)

💡Tips for veteran drivers
1. **Don’t come on holidays**: Too crowded to see the figurines
2. **With binoculars**: See the details of the expressions of the terracotta figurines
3. **Wear comfortable shoes**: Walk until your leg breaks
4. **Avoid fake guides**: Regular guides wear uniforms and credentials
5. **Reserve 4 hours**: Lishan Garden is very large to take a battery car ($15)

🍜 Surrounding food
1. **Scenic Area Exit Food Street** (cheaper than expected)
- Qinzhen rice skin (must try!)
- Meat dumplings (Lintong version more juicy)
2. **Bring your own dry food**: Few options in the garden

🚌Transportation Guide
- **MTR Line 9** Go to Huaqingchi Station and change to the bus (Route 613)
- **Scenic Area Direct Train** (Departure from Bell Tower, 30 dollars including explanation)
- **Taxi** about 120 RMB (from downtown Xi'an)

**Cold Knowledge**秘️:
- The original Terracotta Warriors were in color! Oxidation turns ash after excavation
- Each figurine has the name of the craftsman on the sole of the foot (ancient QA system).
- There are still archaeologists working daily

**attention**:
- Very baked indoors, summer with small fan
- Do not take photos with the figurines (unlucky).
- Souvenirs to buy at official stores (there are many fakes outside).

After visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, you can play **Huaqing Palace** (the place where Yang Guifei takes a bath) or watch the performance of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" (expensive but worth it!) to end the day's journey through the Qin Dynasty!