Tourism GuideTerracotta Warriors Museum
One of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century
Key Information
Year Discovered
1974
UNESCO World Heritage
1987
Total Area
16,300 square meters
Number of Pits
3 main pits
The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting the emperor in his afterlife.
Things to Do
- Explore the three main pits containing thousands of terracotta soldiers
- Visit the exhibition hall showcasing bronze chariots and horses
- Watch the documentary film about the discovery
- Take photos with the life-sized warrior replicas
- Learn about the ongoing archaeological work
