Where Are the Terracotta Warriors Located?

The Terracotta Army is located in the People's Republic of China, specifically:

  • Site: Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (秦始皇帝陵博物院).
  • District: Lintong District.
  • City: Xi'an (ancient Chang'an).
  • Province: Shaanxi.
  • Coordinates: 34.384° N, 109.279° E.
  • Distance from Xi'an center: ~40 km (25 mi) northeast; ~1 hr drive.

Visiting

  • Pits 1, 2, 3 under large hangars (climate-controlled).
  • Bronze Chariot Exhibition Hall (two half-scale bronze chariots).
  • Mausoleum mound (unexcavated, 76 m high, 350 m × 345 m base) – 1.5 km west.
  • Tickets: ~150 CNY (peak); book online.
  • Transport: Metro Line 9 → Qinling West → shuttle; Tourist Bus 5 (306) from Xi'an Railway Station; taxi.

Context

Xi'an was the capital of 13 dynasties (Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang...). The Terracotta Army is the anchor attraction of the "Silk Road starting point" tourism circuit.

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