Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Discovered accidentally by farmers in 1974, the Terracotta Army is one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in human history. Over 8,000 life-sized warriors, 130 chariots, and 670 horses were crafted and buried to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. Every single warrior has unique facial features, reflecting an extraordinary level of individual craftsmanship. The site continues to yield new discoveries, and much of the emperor's actual tomb remains unexcavated.
8,000
Collection items
Visit Information
- Opening Hours
- 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Mar-Nov) / 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Dec-Feb)
- Admission
- CNY 120
- Website
- Official Site
Must-See Highlights
- •Pit 1 - Main Army Formation
- •Bronze Chariots
- •Kneeling Archer
Notable Artifacts at This Museum
Sculpture
Terracotta Warriors
An army of over 8,000 life-sized clay soldiers, each with unique facial features, built to guard China's first emperor in the afterlife.
Bronze
Bronze Chariot and Horses of Qin Shi Huang
Two half-life-size bronze chariots excavated near Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum — the most complex bronze vehicles ever found in ancient China, assembled from thousands of individually cast parts.