Icons Up Close · XI'AN
Move beyond the railings and live the history. Come face-to-face with the first restored figures, hold authentic Qin relics, and assemble your very own miniature warrior - an experience far more lasting than a simple snapshot.
More Than A Visit
Beyond just seeing the warriors, you'll handle what Qin hands once held, hear how shattered figures were reconstructed, and take up the tools to assemble a miniature figure of your own. The army stops being a distant spectacle- it becomes history you helped piece back into place.
Experience Highlights
Three deliberate acts - turn an ordinary museum visit into an intimate encounter with an ancient empire.
Walk the excavation pits alongside your guide and hear the hidden history.
Slip on gloves and handle genuine artifacts from the Qin dynasty.
Mend a mini terracotta warrior and keep a piece of the story.
The Closer Moment
Standing in a quiet lab holding a warrior you've just assembled, the crowded excavation pits fade entirely from mind. Here, you aren't merely a spectator; for one immersive hour, you become part of the very process that brings the Terracotta Army back to life. This is the tangible connection that outlasts any journey.
Good to Know
This suits couples and families who already know the Terracotta Army and want to go deeper — into the relics, the discovery story, and the restorer's craft.
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