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Terracotta Army (Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum)

Terracotta Army (Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum) tickets for foreigners

秦始皇帝陵博物院（兵马俑） — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026Screenshot guide

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Xi'an · 秦始皇帝陵博物院（兵马俑）

At a glance

Book ahead?
Yes — book ahead
Where
Trip.com (official overseas channel)
When tickets release
Dated tickets on Trip.com; one ticket per ID within 8 days. Near dates can show “Limited tickets left”.
Open & closed days
Open daily. Major-holiday hours are announced in advance.
Price
Adult about US$17.90 on Trip.com (about CNY 120 face value), incl. Lishan Garden. Under 140 cm free.
Hours
Attraction page 2026-10-06: open 07:30–20:00 (tickets until 18:00). Ticket admission window noted 08:30–17:00.
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.
Full times, prices and rules
Ticket release
Dated tickets on Trip.com. Each ID can buy 1 ticket within an 8-day period from the selected date; near dates can show “Limited tickets left”.
Price
Adult (non-mainland residents) about US$17.90 on Trip.com, 6 Oct 2026 (about CNY 120 face value), including Lishan Garden. Children under 140 cm free.
Recommended path

Trip.com (official overseas channel)

The museum requires online booking for everyone. Global Times and gov.cn report an overseas booking platform; in practice, Trip.com is the simplest English path (book with your passport). Official Chinese channels are WeChat 秦始皇帝陵博物院 / 兵马俑票务在线 and bmy.com.cn.

Book on Trip.com

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

Screenshots captured live on 6 Oct 2026 on Trip.com (desktop 1280×800). Tap any screenshot to enlarge. We stopped before entering personal data or paying.

  1. 1

    Open the Trip.com museum page

    Go to trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/xi-an/empero… and choose the non-mainland residents ticket.

    Trip.com
    Trip.com search results with the museum as first attraction card
    1Search Trip.com for the museum and open the first “Attraction” card.
    Trip.com
    Trip.com attraction page for the Terracotta Army museum
    2On the attraction page, scroll down to “Attraction tickets”.

    2 screenshots — swipe or scroll sideways

  2. 2

    Choose “Ticket (Including Lishan Garden)”

    Book Adult (Non-Mainland Chinese Residents). Ignore guided/bus bundles unless wanted.

    Trip.com
    Ticket options list with Adult non-mainland ticket
    3Under “Ticket (Including Lishan Garden)”, click “Book” next to Adult (Non-Mainland Chinese Residents).
  3. 3

    Choose date of use + quantity

    Near dates may show limited tickets — book a few days ahead.

    Trip.com
    Checkout with date of use and traveler count
    4Choose your date of use and number of travelers.
  4. 4

    Add travelers with the “Passport” ID type

    Last/Given name + passport number must match. Contact email receives voucher.

    Trip.com
    Traveler and contact info form, empty
    5Click “Add Travelers” and fill in contact email — the voucher is sent there.
    Trip.com
    Traveler fields with ID type Passport
    6Enter last name, given name and passport number exactly as on your passport.

    2 screenshots — swipe or scroll sideways

  5. 5

    Note 8-day ID purchase limit

    Each valid ID can buy only 1 item within 8 days from selected date of use.

  6. 6

    Pay (this product is tagged “Cancel anytime”)

    Price seen 2026-10-06: ~USD 17.90 adult non-mainland.

  7. 7

    Enter North Gate with original passport

    Admission window on ticket ~08:30–17:00; collect/verify as voucher instructs.

Key pitfalls

  • Pick “Ticket (Including Lishan Garden)” Adult Non-Mainland — avoid guided/bus combos by mistake.
  • Each valid ID: only 1 purchase within 8 days from selected use date.
  • Ticket collection is required (per Trip.com, 6 Oct 2026); bring your passport.
  • North Gate entry; person/ticket/passport must match.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Official WeChat account (秦始皇帝陵博物院 / 兵马俑票务在线)Domestic official reservation.
Official website (bmy.com.cn)Chinese official ticketing instructions page. Link: bmy.com.cn
What recent travelers report
Live checkout: Passport default; 8-day ID limit notice; limited tickets on near dates.

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Official WeChat/bmy.com.cn may show different release clocks than Trip.com inventory — follow the live calendar you book on.

FAQ

Trip.com price for foreigners?

Adult Non-Mainland: about US$17.90 on 6 Oct 2026, including Lishan Garden.

Source: trip.com

Is there a limit per passport?

Yes. Each ID can buy 1 ticket within an 8-day period from the selected date of use.

Source: Our own booking-flow walkthrough (checked 6 Oct 2026)

Does it include Lishan Garden?

Yes, for the “Ticket (Including Lishan Garden)” option.

Source: Our own booking-flow walkthrough (checked 6 Oct 2026)

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Sources

  • bmy.com.cnOfficial ticketing: 120/60, hours, passport OK, North Gate, timed slots, WeChat/official only · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • globaltimes.cnOverseas online ticket platform launch for foreign tourists · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • english.gov.cnGov.cn EN: overseas ticket platform for Qinshihuang museum · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • trip.comTrip.com attraction/tickets hub (HTTP 200) · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.com2026 Golden Triangle report including Xi'an bookings · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.comMay 2026 multi-city report including Terracotta · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • trip.comTrip.com listing: Non-Mainland adult US$17.90, Lishan Garden included, 8-day ID limit · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • Our own booking-flow walkthrough (checked 6 Oct 2026)ticket options through passport fields

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify