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🗿 Xi'an · Attraction
Terracotta Army兵马俑
The eighth wonder of the ancient world — 8,000 life-sized warriors
The eighth wonder of the ancient world — 8,000 life-sized warriors
The Terracotta Army is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century — 8,000 life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots buried with China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang in 210 BC. Each face is unique, the figures were originally brightly painted, and new pits are still being excavated. Discovered by farmers in 1974, the site has been visited by every major world leader. Three excavation pits are open to visitors.
Visited by virtually every major travel YouTuber — one of the most-watched China attraction videos
Address: Lintong District, Xi'an (35km east of city center)
The easiest way to reach Terracotta Army is by Didi (China's ride-hailing app, similar to Uber). Download the Didi app and link your international credit card before arriving in China. Show the driver the Chinese name: 兵马俑.
Metro is also available for most attractions — check the city metro map and look for the nearest station. All metro signs in Xi'an are bilingual (Chinese and English).
Citizens of 54+ countries including the USA, UK, EU nations, Canada, and Australia can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. Terracotta Army is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay.
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