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Terakotová armáda bola absolútne neuveriteľná, presne ako som očakával! Bohatá na históriu, lokalita rozpráva fascinujúci príbeh Qin Shi Huanga, prvého cisára, ktorý zjednotil Čínu. Naozaj stojí za návštevu. Vstupenku som si rezervoval samostatne a za taxíky na miesto a z miesta som zaplatil, čo si myslím, že vyšlo drahšie ako balíček vrátane spiatočnej dopravy. Tip: hneď po vstupe je vľavo kyvadlová doprava, ktorá vás odvezie k jamám len za 5 jüanov, čím ušetríte asi 15 minút chôdze. Navštívil som počas sviatkov, takže rady boli dlhé a miesto bolo veľmi rušné. Návšteva mimo hlavných sviatkov by pravdepodobne urobila zážitok plynulejším. Východ vedie cez oblasť plnú predajcov jedla a suvenírov. Celkovo úžasný zážitok a jeden z najväčších historických pokladov sveta!

Bolo to v letnej zľave, takže to určite stálo za to. Sprievodca bol veľmi dobre informovaný a trpezlivý. Jedinou nevýhodou bolo, že poskytnutý obed bol veľmi priemerný, určite mohol byť lepší, a tiež mohli aspoň poskytnúť fľašu vody.

Booking on Klook is easy. I booked the first show (8.10pm in June) Central District. Different timing in different timing, because they need to wait for sun to set. Seat number was stated on the paper ticket and I was on the last row. Still decent view I feel. A show with combination of laser, lights, water, fire and of course the performers. Show your passport/ID to exchange for physical tickets at ticketing counter. Pass through security scanning in two separate lines (male and female). Enter the seating area by following the signage. Different area has different stairs, your ticket will indicate 单/双. Many people but crowd clears fast. Plenty of leg room in front of the seats (enough space for people to walk comfortably in front of the seats) If possible, arrive earlier as there are some 'talkshows' before the actual performance start.

It was a wonderful tour. Everything went smoothly according to plan, and the tour guide explained the history of the Terracotta Warriors and the emperor very well. The guide was knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable.

Easy to use, just need to scan passport at entrance. Long queue but moving very fast. It took me only 15min to get into the museum. Amazing museum covering almost all history of ancient China with lots and lots or artifacts.

The audience seating moves 220 meters, not just the stage, creating an immersive experience as if you're living in the Qin Dynasty. The quality, including the stage direction, music, projection mapping, and the actors' skills, is truly top-tier. I felt it was worth traveling to Xi'an just to see this production. I want to visit again.

pick up was a bit chaotic as there was only a Chinese guide. but then we stopped at a second gathering spot in Xi’an where there was an English guide. he explained the trails etc. going up west and going down north is the easiest way, as it’s mostly down hill. any moderate fit person can do it. they provide small lunch and small breakfast. they did have us pay an extra 50yuan for a gps and insurance they said. as it’s just a guide for the transfer to the mountain and you do the hike by yourself nobody gave tips at the end.

Guide Kelvin is an excellent storyteller who brought the history of China to life for us. He made sure all the tickets and arrangements were well organized, and the entire trip went seamlessly. Driver Zhang was very safe and professional, and his car was clean and comfortable throughout the journey. We would highly recommend both of them.

Another long ride(4hour one way) from Xian. Weather not favorable the first half, the rest of the day was cooling. The view of the murky water that flowing down from the plain down to the yellow river has the wow factor. Driver is patient and alert throughout the trip; tour guide He dao is knowledgeable and helpful. On the return journey we visited the first emperor historic site, good for peoples who like history and culture.