Terracotta Warriors: The Complete Guide for Visitors

Destination Guides • 8 min read

Discovered accidentally by farmers digging a well in 1974, the Terracotta Army is one of the most significant archaeological finds in human history. Over 8,000 individually crafted warriors, horses, and chariots have been unearthed — each with unique facial features — buried for 2,200 years to guard Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.

What You'll See

Pit 1 — The Main Army

The largest and most impressive pit, housing approximately 6,000 warriors in military formation. The scale is breathtaking.

Pit 2 — The Military Guard

Contains cavalry, infantry, and charioteers. Many warriors are still partially buried — giving you a sense of the ongoing excavation.

Pit 3 — The Command Centre

The smallest pit, believed to be the command headquarters with high-ranking officers.