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How to book Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army)

秦始皇帝陵博物院(兵马俑) · Xi'an

Checked 23 October 2026. Release times and closing days change: confirm on the official channel before you go.

Required Book before you go: no entry without a reservation.

Book via
Official website or WeChat mini program, real-name tickets
Bring
Passport
Official site
www.bmy.com.cn

Booking with a foreign passport

China's big sights sell real-name tickets: you enter your passport number when you book, and the passport itself is your ticket at the gate. Each person in your group needs their own reservation. Mini programs inside WeChat or Alipay usually accept foreign passports; if one refuses yours, try the official website, or ask your hotel to book for you.

More in the guide to booking sights, including how to set up the apps before you fly.

Questions

Do I need to book Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army) in advance?

Yes. Entry is by real-name reservation only, made with your passport number.

How do foreigners book Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army)?

Book via Official website or WeChat mini program, real-name tickets. Bring Passport.

Other sights in Xi'an

Xi'an: the free city guide.

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