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This guide provides complete, English-language booking instructions for foreign visitors, including official website, WeChat Official Account/mini-program procedures, and key requirements.
1. Basic Museum Information
- Official Name: Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum (秦始皇帝陵博物院)
- Location: Lintong District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
- Opening Hours:
- Peak Season (Mar 16 – Nov 15): 08:30–18:30 (last entry 17:00)
- Low Season (Nov 16 – Mar 15): 08:30–18:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Ticket Price:
- Standard Adult Ticket: CNY 120
- Student Ticket (full-time, undergraduate and below): CNY 60 (valid student ID required)
- Free Admission: Children under 16 (with passport), seniors over 65 (with passport), and eligible individuals (e.g., disabled, military personnel; valid ID required)
- Daily Capacity: 65,000 visitors (book early; tickets sell out fast on weekends/holidays)
2. Official Booking Channels
2.1 Official Website
URL: https://www.bmy.com.cn (English interface available)
Booking Link: https://order.bmy.com.cn:88/ticket/index.htm
2.2 Official WeChat Accounts (for Mini-Program Booking)
2.2.1 WeChat Official Account: 秦始皇帝陵博物院 (Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum)
2.2.2 WeChat Official Account: 兵马俑票务在线 (Terracotta Warriors Ticketing Online)
QR Code:
2.2.3 WeChat Mini-Program Name: 秦始皇帝陵博物院 (Chinese name; no dedicated English mini-program)
3. Step-by-Step Booking via Official Website (Recommended for Foreigners)
Prerequisites
- Valid passport (required for real-name registration)
- Email address
- Payment method: Alipay/WeChat Pay (Chinese digital wallets) or international credit card (via third-party platforms if needed)
Booking Steps
- Access the Website: Go to https://www.bmy.com.cn and switch to the English interface (top-right corner).
- Navigate to Tickets: Click “Tickets” or “Online Booking” on the homepage.
- Select Date & Time:
- Choose your visit date (book up to 7 days in advance).
- Select an entry time slot (e.g., 08:30–10:30; morning slots recommended).
- Choose Ticket Type:
- Standard Ticket (CNY 120): For adults aged 16–65.
- Student Ticket (CNY 60): For full-time students (valid student ID required).
- Free Ticket: For eligible visitors (select “Free Admission” and enter ID details).
- Enter Visitor Information:
- Click “Add Visitor” and fill in:
- Full Name (as in passport)
- Passport Number
- Nationality
- Email (for e-ticket confirmation)
- Ensure all details match your passport exactly.
- Click “Add Visitor” and fill in:
- Confirm & Pay:
- Review your order (date, time, ticket type, visitor info).
- Click “Submit Order” and proceed to payment (Alipay/WeChat Pay preferred).
- Receive E-Ticket:
- After successful payment, an e-ticket confirmation will be sent to your email.
- Save the e-ticket (digital or printed) and bring your original passport for entry.
4. Step-by-Step Booking via WeChat Official Account/Mini-Program
Prerequisites
- WeChat app installed (with international phone number registration)
- Valid passport
- WeChat Pay/Alipay linked to your WeChat account
4.1 Follow Official WeChat Account (秦始皇帝陵博物院)
- Open WeChat → Tap “+” (top-right) → Select “Scan QR Code”.
- Scan the QR Code for 秦始皇帝陵博物院 (Section 2.2.1).
- On the official account page, tap “Follow” (关注) to subscribe.
- After following, tap the bottom menu “在线购票” (Online Ticketing) → “门票预约” (Ticket Reservation).
4.2 Book via WeChat Mini-Program
- In WeChat, tap “Discover” (发现) → “Mini Programs” (小程序).
- Search for “秦始皇帝陵博物院” → Open the official mini-program.
- Log In: Tap “Register/Log In” → Enter your passport number and WeChat verification code (sent via WeChat).
- Select Date & Time: Choose visit date and entry time slot (same as website steps).
- Choose Ticket Type: Select standard/student/free ticket (same as website steps).
- Enter Visitor Info: Fill in passport details (name, passport number, nationality).
- Pay & Confirm: Submit order → Pay via WeChat Pay → Receive e-ticket in “My Orders” (我的订单).
5. Critical Notes for Foreign Visitors
- Real-Name Policy: All visitors (including foreigners) must book with a valid passport; no ID, no entry.
- Advance Booking: Book 3–7 days early (weekends/holidays sell out in hours).
- Free Admission Rules:
- Children under 16: Free (with passport; 3 children max per adult).
- Seniors over 65: Free (with passport).
- Entry Requirements:
- Bring original passport and e-ticket (digital/printed).
- Arrive 30 minutes early for security checks.
- Payment: Official channels only accept Alipay/WeChat Pay; use third-party platforms (e.g., Ctrip) for international credit card payments if needed.
- Contact: For inquiries, call +86-29-81399127 (ticket support) or email information@bmy.com.cn.
