
Terracotta Army Tickets Booking
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Terracotta Army Tickets Booking worth booking?
Terracotta Army Tickets Booking is a 3-hour experience in Xian, China, from $18 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $18 per person
Visit the World UESCO Heritage Terracotta Army. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by passport an
What you get
About this experience
Visit the World UESCO Heritage Terracotta Army. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by passport and enjoy the Terracotta Army at your own pace—morning or afternoon. 1: Pre book to save time and stress 2: Explore Terra Cotta army at your own pace 3: Show the passport and enter Terracotta Army 4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon
What's included
Included
- Entrance Ticket of Terracotta Army
- IMPORTANT: All of your name, overseas passport front page, your WhatsApp phone numbers are required
Not included
- NO Tour Guide Service
- NO Transportation
- NO Golf car Ticket
- NO Lunch
- NOT accessible for Chinese Passport/ID
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
What you'll see and do
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Make your own way to Terracotta Army (NO transportation). All Participants Overseas Passport front page are required, Not accessible for Chinese ID and Passport. Please send it as attachment. You will receive the Tickets booking reference during travel day. Your Passport will be your entrance ticket, show the passport at tickets checking entry by the Terracotta Army Museum and enter the Museum. 1: Arrive Terracotta Army Museum by yourself 2: Show your passport at tickets check point and enter the Terracotta Army Museum 3: See Pit 1, 2 and 3
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Xian
Please send us your passport front page by email, What's app or WeChat. You will receive tickets booking reference 3 days prior to your travel day.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please send us your passport front page by email, What's app or WeChat. You will receive tickets booking reference 3 days prior to your travel day.
Options you can book
Ticket with Guide
Duration: 6 hours: Terracotta Army Entrance Ticket with Tour Guide and Central Hotel Taxi fare. ( NO Golf Car Ticket. NO Outskirt Taxi fare)
Ticket NO Guide
Duration: 3 hours: Terracotta Army Entrance Ticket ( NO Tour Guide, NO Golf Car Ticket. NO Transportation)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunflower Tours China
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Terracotta Army Tickets Booking. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The eighth wonder
We had booked tickets for 10am, but Li, the person from the agency we interacted with, convinced us to show up at the gates before the opening and did very well: we enjoyed this wonder with an acceptable temperature and a manageable amount of people. In addition, Li provided us with useful guidance to manage the visit independently. Very satisfied!!!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Tour operator very well
We recommend using Sunflower tours to book tickets: this is a significant time saving especially in August when Chinese schoolchildren and students are on holiday. Nothing wrong with the performance. Sunflower Tours stayed in touch with us throughout the preparation of the trip and gave us valuable guidance to enjoy this tour as much as possible.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
EXCELLENT TOUR AND GUIDE
We were a group of 8 - friends & families - coming from Beijing in the night train. We visited Big Goose Pagoda in the morning and Terracota Warriors in the afternoon. Perfect timing for visits and time to rest, set up by Nancy. She was a superb guide, extremely professional and providing all kinds of collateral information that is necessary for westerners (from Portugal, by the way) to understand better what we were visiting. Good lunch at a recommended restaurant and we were also left with time to make some shopping (I purchased one big terracota warrior, very nice at home now that I´m back). We were left in the railway station to catch thr night train to Shangai and Nancy stayed with us intil we boarded the train. Excellent tour, professional guide, good value for the money.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $18 to $238
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Terracotta Army Tickets Booking: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Terracotta Army Tickets Booking cost?
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Prices start at $18 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Xian usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Terracotta Army Tickets Booking take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Xian is not rushed.
Is Terracotta Army Tickets Booking worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Xian, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Terracotta Army Tickets Booking?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Terracotta Army Tickets Booking suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Terracotta Army Tickets Booking?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Xian can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Xian and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Terracotta Army Tickets Booking start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Xian within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Xian?
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On Outty we rank every Xian experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions, All-Inclusive Terracotta Army Tour with Premium Buffet Lunch, 2-Day Customized Warriors Tours & Xian Top Attractions. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Xian?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Xian?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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