The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan in Jinan
Attractions Overview: The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan in Jinan
Attraction Type: Terracotta Warriors
Chinese Name: 危山兵马俑
English Name: Terracotta Warriors of Weishan
Best Time to Visit: All Year Round
Recommended Visiting Time: 2 Hours
Open Hours: 8:00-17:00
Admission Fee: 20 RMB / Person
Address in English: Weishan Scenic Spot, Zhangqiu District, Jinan City
Address in Chinese: 济南市章丘区危山风景区
Why is The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan So Special?
The Terracotta Warriors pit in Weishan was a Han Dynasty burial pit. The pit is 9.7 meters in length, 1.9 meters in width and about 70 centimeters in depth. Over 100 colored terracotta warriors were unearthed in this pit. According to the Han Dynasty aristocrat burial system, the terracotta warriors were arranged in an orderly manner with the cavalry in the front, chariots in the middle, and foot soldiers in the rear.
Where is The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan?
The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan were discovered at the halfway point to Weishan Hill, 43.5 kilometers away from Jinan City, the capital of east China’s Shandong Province.
How to Get to The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan?
Travel with China Dragon Tours (top recommended)
If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Terracotta Warriors of Weishan with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on travel.
Independent Travel
For independent travelers you can
By Bus: take bus K301 and get off at Shengjing Stop. Then you need to walk approximately 1.1 kilometers.
Main Attractions in The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan
Chariot Pit
Chariot Pit is about 9.7m long, 1.9m wide and 0.7m-0.9m deep. The Terracotta Warriors in the pit shows the daily life of Han Dynasty‘s noble. More than 400 funeral objects are laid there. Due to the broken roof, the terracotta horses, carriages and warriors are severely damaged.
Pit two
Pit 2 is located to the west of Pit 1. It is 3.3 meters long and 26 meters wide. A car, two horses and seven terracotta figures were found at the bottom of the pit, five of which were maids.
Useful Travel Tips
- It would be better for you to hire a tour guide for a better understanding of Terracotta Warriors cultural.
- If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package with us.
Nearby Attractions
- Baotu Spring Park in Jinan
- Black Tiger Spring in Jinan
- Daming Lake in Jinan
- Thousand Buddha Mountain in Jinan
- Five Dragon Pool in Jinan
- Spring City Square in Jinan
Edited by Emily Wang/王海玲