How to Get to Terracotta Warriors: Public Transportation
As one of the cultural landmarks of Xi’an, the Terracotta Army, located in Lintong District, Xi’an, is an important part of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Site Museum. This cultural icon records the unparalleled elegance of the city through the ages, carrying a continuous historical and cultural legacy. It is a must-visit place for every traveler’s Xi’an tour.
How to get to the Terracotta Army? Here are some routes for your reference.
Get to Terracotta Warriors from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport
Xi’an transportation system offers several options to get to Terracotta Warriors from the airport.
From Xi’an Xianyang International Airport to Terracotta Warriors
Walk 874 meters to the airport’s bus station — Take the airport shuttle bus to Konggang Business Hotel Xian Xishao Gate line— Get off at Chengxi Bus Station — Walk 193 meters to Hancheng Road Subway Station — Take Line 1 towards Fangzhi City — Get off at Fangzhi City Subway Station — Transfer to Line 9 towards Qinling West inside the station — Get off at Huaqing Pool Subway Station, Exit C — Walk 197 meters to Huaqing Pool Bus Station — Take Lintong Tour 613 or Lintong 602 bus — Get off at Terracotta Army Bus Stop — Walk 170 meters to arrive (Total journey time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes).
From Airport West (T1/T2/T3) Subway Station Terracotta Warriors
Take Line 14 towards Heshao — Get off at Beike Station (North Square) — Transfer to Line 4 towards Aerospace New City inside the station — Get off at Administrative Center — Transfer to Line 2 towards Weiqun South inside the station — Get off at North Street Station — Transfer to Line 1 towards Fangzhi City — Get off at Fangzhi City Subway Station — Transfer to Line 9 towards Qinling West inside the station — Get off at Huaqing Pool Subway Station, Exit C — Walk 197 meters to Huaqing Pool Bus Station — Take Lintong Tour 613 bus — Get off at Terracotta Army Bus Stop — Walk 170 meters to arrive (Total journey time is about 2 hours and 47 minutes).
From Airport West (T1/T2/T3) Subway Station
Take Line 14 towards Heshao — Get off at Shuangzhai Subway Station — Transfer to Line 3 towards Yuhuazhai inside the station — Get off at Tonghua Gate Station, Exit D Northeast — Walk 310 meters to Qinfeng Bus Station — Take the direct bus to Terracotta Army Scenic Area — Get off at Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Army) Bus Station — Walk 174 meters to arrive (Total journey time is about 2 hours and 26 minutes).
Get to Terracotta Warriors from Xi’an North Station
Take Subway Line 2, transfer to Line 1 at North Street Station to Fangzhi City, transfer to Line 9 to Huaqing Pool, then transfer to bus Lintong Tour 613 to Qin Terracotta Village or transfer to Lintong 602 bus to Terracotta Army of Qin.
Get to Terracotta Army from Xi’an Railway Station
Take Subway Line 4 and transfer to Line 1 at Wulukou Station to Fangzhi City, then transfer to Line 9 to Huaqing Pool within the station. After exiting the station, take the bus Lintong Tour 613 to Qin Terracotta Village or transfer to Lintong 602 bus to Qin Terracotta Army.
It’s highly recommended that you take a Xi’an taxi, which saves you from the trivial transportation troubles. If driving, set your car navigation to Emperor Qin’s Mausoleum Museum. There are many parking lots near the Terracotta Army. The parking fee for the internal parking lot of the scenic area is 20 yuan with no time limit, and surrounding parking is 10 yuan. Some accommodation spots offer free parking.
How to Plan a Trip to Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Army site is not located within the urban area of Xi’an, and it takes about 1.5 hours by car from the city center. It is recommended to allocate 2-3 hours for your visit. Adjacent to the Terracotta Army is the famous Huaqing Palace scenic area, so a typical itinerary suggests allocating a full day, with half a day for visiting the Terracotta Army and the other half for Huaqing Palace. Book your Terracotta Army tickets in advance before coming. Bring your ID card with you on the day of the visit, and wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
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