Take your family into the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and explore the mystery of the Terracotta Warriors
⛰【Travel Guide】
📍Detailed address: The Terracotta Army Museum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum is located in Qinling Town, Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province.
🚗Transportation guide:
●Public transportation:
●From Xi'an Xianyang International Airport: Take the airport bus to Xisao Gate Airport Business Hotel line to the West Passenger Transport Station, then transfer to Metro Line 1 to Textile City, then transfer to Line 9 to Huaqing Pool, and finally take Lintong Tour 613 or Lintong 602 to the Terracotta Warriors Bus Station, walk 170 meters to arrive.
●From Xi'an North Station: Take Metro Line 2 to Beidajie Station, transfer to Line 1 to Textile City, transfer to Line 9 to Huaqing Pool inside the station, then take the bus Lintong Tour 613 to Qin Warriors Village or transfer to Lintong 602 bus to Qin Terracotta Warriors.
●From Xi'an Railway Station: You can take the 914, 915 or Tour 5 bus directly to the Terracotta Warriors, or take the 306 bus, passing by the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, to reach the Terracotta Warriors.
Tour route:
1. After ticket verification at the entrance of the Terracotta Warriors Museum, enter the visiting area, where you can choose to take an electric cart or walk.
2. Pit 1 is directly ahead, Pit 2 is on the right, and behind Pit 2 is Pit 3, then turn around to see the exhibition hall.
3. Pit 1 is the largest of the three pits, with an area of 14,260 square meters. Pit 3 is the smallest of the three pits, with only 520 square meters, divided into south wing room, north wing room, and chariot and horse room.
4. Pit 2 consists of charioteers, infantry, cavalry, and crossbowmen. Pit 2 is under construction, and after the construction of the square cabin, you can see the painted Terracotta Warriors and the process of archaeological personnel repairing the paintings on site. Here you can also see 5 national treasure-level cultural relics, including the only complete kneeling archer.
🕙Opening hours: 8:30—17:00
🌟Historical background
The Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum is a burial pit accompanying Emperor Qin Shi Huang, located 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum in Xiyang Village, south of Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is a type of ancient tomb with an area of 22,780 square meters. In March 1974, Pit 1 of the Terracotta Warriors was discovered. In 1976, Pit 2 was excavated at the eastern end of Pit 1. In May of the same year, Pit 3 was discovered. From 1979 to 1994, Pits 1 to 3 were opened in batches.
The Terracotta Warriors mainly consist of a large number of pottery figures and horses, which were used in ancient times as burial objects to replace human sacrifices. So far, about 8,000 pottery figures and horses have been discovered, mainly divided into charioteers, cavalry, and infantry. In 1961, the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang was announced by the State Council as one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
Stepping into the exhibition hall of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, I was deeply attracted by the shocking scene. Thousands of lifelike Tao Yuan, as if telling the vicissitudes of thousands of years of history. Each one is unique and vividly shows the exquisite skills of ancient craftsmen. The Terracotta Warriors are not only a treasure of China, but also a miracle of the world.
One of the eight wonders of the world, the pit 1 is quite shocking, the pit 2 is nothing to see, the pit war command of the pit 3, there are cars and horses, the tour guide explained very well, like it, humorous, the name is forgotten, two words, I really can't remember it,
Getting in/getting to the other park is confusing if you don’t fluently read Chinese, but otherwise a really awesome place to visit! Recommend going as early as possible to get ahead of the crowds.
The only meaning is to see the terracotta warriors and horses on display. The interpreters in the venue are more professional when explaining the pit number one, two and three. But the mechanism of the museum pulling people to shop is very bad. If you are interested, you are naturally willing to buy it. If you are not interested, it is useless to say anything. Seeing that there is no shopping, just throw people down and let people go out. Let me have a little less impression of Xi'an's service.
The tour guide Chen Yu is humorous, with a thick cultural foundation, a lively explanation, and a good mood for tourists. Not only can he talk about the hidden knowledge of the attractions, but also can combine the current cultural rejuvenation content to let tourists, especially children feel the long and heavy history of the motherland. I also took a vivid patriotic education class. I deeply felt the unique charm of the ancient capitals of the 13th Dynasty. I remembered the prosperity of my great Qin, Dahan and Datang. During the Spring Festival, I can go to Xi'an, the ancient capital, and hope to have the opportunity to come to Xi'an again. Chang'an Changle!
The third day of the new year, can only be said to be a sea of people, but people flow and there is no lack of long-lost lively feeling. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is one of the attractions known to experience the old Qin at a close distance. The first time I knew that the soldiers displayed were different in addition to their different appearances, they were also colored! Can't help but be shocked by the superb skills of ancient craftsmen again. And the museum's tour guide is free to explain, but also very user-friendly service. The museum also has its own special car to pick up and drop off tourists (40 yuan a way, every half an hour), the tour guide is very enthusiastic, not because it is free to perfunctory, they will make a special trip to establish a group for tourists, any questions will be answered patiently as soon as possible, even if you ask for directions, Help consult other scenic spots tickets, find round-trip vehicles and surrounding route planning, etc. The final package also includes a Sanqin package for each person. After visiting the museum, it just added physical strength. The overall trip was still very satisfactory. Finally, it is recommended that you avoid the peak period, (the peak season starts around 12 noon, there will be relatively fewer people) to better experience and visit.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, known as the "eighth wonder of the world", are the gems of ancient Chinese art. These lifelike Taoist ceremonies vividly show the majesty of the Qin Dynasty army and the unification of the Qin Dynasty. We can't help but lament the wisdom and artistic talents of the ancients in this shocking historical monument. Standing in front of these magnificent terracotta warriors and horses, we can feel the weight of history and the flow of time. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses at the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang are not only the pride of China, but also the precious heritage of all mankind. Let us appreciate the glory of this ancient civilization with awe and lament the infinite charm of human wisdom.
Standing in the midst of these millennia ago, I can't help but imagine the ambition of Qin Shihuang and his efforts to unify the Six Nations. These pottery is not only a treasure of ancient Chinese art, but also a precious witness to Chinese history. However, I regretted when I learned more about the manufacturing process of these pottery pots, which was said to have taken thousands of craftsmen and took decades to complete. Every pottery needs artificial fine carving, every expression, every action is full of craftsmen's ingenuity. Yet these craftsmen are not getting the respect and reward they deserve, their working conditions are harsh, their treatment is meager, and they may even lose their lives in making these pottery. I also think about our modern society while lamenting the grandeur of the Terracotta Warriors. Should we now respect and value the craftsmen who have worked silently and hard? Their efforts and efforts may be the important force driving social progress. At the same time, we should also respect and cherish history more, because history is the foundation of a society, the memory of a nation, and the cornerstone of a country's development. Finally, I want to say that the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are not only a bunch of pottery, but also a treasure of ancient Chinese culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Every time I visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, I can feel the historical weight and cultural heritage from it. Hopefully, we can all, like these millennia ago craftsmen, with their own efforts and wisdom, leave a precious mark on our history and culture. Look at the millennium.