{"id":20645,"date":"2022-02-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=20645"},"modified":"2022-02-12T23:11:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T15:11:20","slug":"how-to-visit-shaanxi-history-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/shaanxi-travel\/xian-travel\/how-to-visit-shaanxi-history-museum","title":{"rendered":"How to Visit Shaanxi History Museum (Tips, Photos & Map"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Xi’an tour<\/a>? If you plan a two-full day tour of Xi’an, definitely you will visit the awesome Terracotta Warriors, the beautiful Big Goose Pagoda, the massive Xian City Wall,\u00a0 the terrific Muslim Quarter and then don’t miss Shaanxi History Museum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shaanxi History Museum about 5km south of Bell Tower in Xi’an ( Google)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A 2-3 hour visit to Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is a good starter for your eye-popping glimpse of the Terracotta Army. A free entry ticket allows you to visit the three permanent exhibition halls (No.01 – No.03 ), which display the artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shaanxi Provincial History Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Xian was the ancient capitals for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. Of the 13 dynasties, Tang Dynasty was the Golden Age of China, when Europe was in its Dark Ages after the fall of Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among amazing collection of Chinese artifacts, there are several well-preserved terracotta warriors and horses and as well as many other exhibits like bronzes,  ceramics, construction materials through the successive dynasties, Han and Tang bronze mirrors, and coins and currency, calligraphy, rubbings, scrolls and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Terracotta Warriors on display<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

No matter you are a history buff or not, it is worth a visit on your trip to Xian, a cursory walk through should do the trick . If you’re a museum person, then you can spend half or whole day in the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Hours and Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer (March 16 – November 14):\u00a008:30~18:00 ( ticket delivered till 16:30\uff09
Winter (November 15 – March 15): 09:00~17:30 (ticket delivered till 16:00 )
Closed on Monday (still open on national holidays)<\/span>
Address: 91 East Xiaozhai, Yanta District, Xian \u96c1\u5854\u533a\u5c0f\u5be8\u4e1c\u8def91\u53f7
Tel: 029-85254727<\/span>
Official Web: www.sxhm.com<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get there<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The museum is located about 6 km south of Bell Tower in the heart of Xian City. Take Tourism Bus No. 08 from West Bell Tower and get off at the 11th stop of Cuihua Road and walk to the museum ( 90m) or take a taxi going there ( about 15 yuan ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free entry tickets ( Window No.01 and 02)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basically you can line up and get a free ticket by showing your passport. The queue may be long especially on weekends. Daily free tickets limited to 2500 ( delivered from 9:00am to 2:00pm) and 1500 delivered after 2:00pm, totally 4000 free tickets per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A free ticket allows you to visit the three permanent exhibition halls (No.01 – No.03) in the museum. Get there early or try to avoid weekends to beat the crowds. Two Ticket Delivery Windows ( No.01 and 02 on the left side; No.03 on the right side is for pay entry tickets).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay your entry fee (Window No.03 on the right side)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you feel the queue is too long and you are short for time, you may choose to pay RMB 20 to get the entry ticket which also allows you to enter the museum with the extra access to the 4th hall to visit Treasures of Great Tang Dynasty (to the west side underground).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively you may choose to pay 300 yuan to enter the museum with the extra access to Exhibition Hall for Mural Paintings of Tang Dynasty (on the east side underground). The 100 frescos from the Tang period: dancers with orchestra, Hunting scenes, parades, polo games, town gate, reception of foreign diplomats, tamed leopards and falcons, maidens, servants, guards, officials and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So If you forget your passport, you can still buy an entry ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A museum guide or an audio guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may choose to hire a museum guide or an audio guide. The exhibits are very rich and it is advisable to get a guide but guides are in high demand and so better to get early to secure a guide first. The bonus is that the volunteers in the museum are also very helpful and resourceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English-speaking museum guide: 150 yuan for three exhibition halls ( free tickets )
English-speaking museum guide: 100 yuan for the underground exhibitions – Treasures of Great Tang Dynasty and  Exhibition Hall for Mural Paintings of Tang Dynasty ( pay tickets ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audio guides: 30 yuan ( 200 yuan deposit ). Please note that you need to input the number of the exhibition piece you want to listen to and the staff are friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English descriptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The museum has the English descriptions for most of the displays and artifacts. So you can still enjoy the museum somehow without a museum guide or an audio guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaanxi History Museum VS Terracotta Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t have enough time to visit Terracotta Army, you may visit Shaanxi History Museum instead. The collection of terracotta warriors is even more impressive than the those in the Terracotta Warriors Museum by the quality of the selected ones on show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Store some baggage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You need to store your bag or backpack at the free locker counter, But they don’t take laptops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selfie stick\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just make sure to leave your selfie stick at the free deposit counter as it is not permitted to be used inside the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameras and phones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cameras and phones are allowed inside the museum, but you don’t use flash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinks and snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are a history lover,\u00a0 you can easily spend the day in this museum. Don’t worry about the food and you can buy drinks and snacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small shops for souvenirs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are small stalls to sell souvenirs of replicated exhibits, including the teapot, terracotta Warriors, books and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The washrooms are clean, convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not kids friendly. No interactive activities for kids. The exhibits are mostly bronze and pottery pieces behind glass, boring for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A combo tour of Big Goose Pagoda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After your visit to the museum and you still have the time and energy, you can walk to the nearby Great Wild Goose Pagoda, about 15 minutes away. You can cover both of these attractions together in a half day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: Hassle-free Xian Guided Tours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for Xian guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xi\u2019an Tour<\/a>
Xi\u2019an Day Tour<\/a>
Xi\u2019an Tour Packages<\/a>
Beijing Xi\u2019an Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Beijing Xi\u2019an High Speed Train Experience<\/a>
Best Time to Visit Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in Two Days?<\/a>
Xian Airport Transportation<\/a>
Xian Railway Station Transportation<\/a>
Xian Taxi: Xian Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Xian City Layout<\/a>
Xian\u2019s Top 7 Iconic Landmarks<\/a>
Where to Stay in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Xian<\/a>
Top Things to Do for Kids in Xian<\/a>
How Visit Terracotta Army<\/a>
How to Visit Xian on a Budget<\/a>
The Starbucks in Xian<\/a>
Top Markets in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Xian<\/a>
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Top 10 Souvenirs in Xian<\/a>
Xian Tourist Traps, Xian Tourist Scams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips for Visiting Xian Bell Tower<\/a>
How to Visit Daming Palace National Heritage Park<\/a>
Top 10 Photography Spots in Xian<\/a>
The Night View of Great Tang All Day Mall<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Hanyang Tombs Xian<\/a>
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show in Xian<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Big Wild Goose Pagoda<\/a>
Yaodong Cave Dwellings in Xian<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Huaqing Hot Springs in Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Mount Huashan<\/a>
Mt.Huashan Snow Scenes Photos<\/a>
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Top 10 Hostels in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Xian Luxury & Boutique Hotels<\/a>
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The Night View of Great Tang All Day Mall<\/a>
Xian City Wall Night View<\/a>
What to do in Xian after dark<\/a>
Xian\u2019s Best Street Food<\/a>
Xian Muslim Quarter Exotic Food<\/a>
Xian Bar Street<\/a>
Spring Festival Lantern Exhibit in Xian<\/a>
Xian T<\/a>e<\/a>rracotta Army Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beijing Xian Flight Experience<\/a>
Datong Xian High Speed Train<\/a>
Reviews on Beijing Xian Luoyang Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Xian in January (Weather, Wear, & Tips)<\/a>
Visit Xian in February<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in March<\/a>
Visit Xian in October<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in November<\/a>
Visit Xian in December<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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