In short
Four Xi'an cultural venues have announced special Mid-Autumn and Golden Week arrangements. Shaanxi History Museum's main building changes its hours and reservation capacity; its Qin-Han Museum keeps the stated hours and does not require a reservation for visitors with valid identification. The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor increases its daily capacity and opens holiday reservations from 21 September; the Bell and Drum Tower Museum changes its hours and ticket sales; Han Yangling adds holiday opening time and shuttle connections. The venue dates and booking rules differ, so follow the booking route stated for each venue.
Shaanxi History Museum and Qin-Han Museum
From 25–27 September and 1–7 October, Shaanxi History Museum's main building will be open 7:30–20:30, with last entry at 19:30 and a reservation capacity of 17,500 visitor-visits per day. Its Qin-Han Museum stays open 8:30–18:00, with last entry at 17:00; the notice says entry there is without a reservation when visitors have valid identification.
These are two different buildings with different rules. Do not assume that a Qin-Han Museum entry rule also applies to the main Shaanxi History Museum building.
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
From 25–30 September the site will be open 8:00–19:30, with last entry at 17:30 and a maximum daily capacity of 75,000. From 1–7 October it will be open 7:30–20:00, with last entry at 18:00 and capacity raised to 80,000 per day.
Holiday ticket reservations opened at 00:00 on 21 September. Entry is real-name and the notice says tickets must be bought through the official website or official WeChat account; no third-party platform is authorised.
Bell and Drum Tower Museum and Han Yangling
The Bell and Drum Tower Museum will be open 8:30–21:30 on 25–27 September and 1–7 October. Combo-ticket sales stop at 20:00, ticket sales and entry stop at 21:00. Entry is by real-name online reservation, tickets are released three days ahead, and the outer corridors of the Bell and Drum Tower will be closed from 1–7 October.
Han Yangling will start ticket checks at 8:30, with entry closing at 18:30, during the same two holiday periods. The notice lists an adult ticket price of CNY 70 and a student price of CNY 35, plus holiday shuttle services.
Frequently asked questions
Which Xi'an museums have special Golden Week hours?
The notice covers Shaanxi History Museum, the Qin-Han Museum, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, the Bell and Drum Tower Museum and Han Yangling. Their hours and booking rules are not identical.
When do Golden Week reservations open for the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor?
The notice says holiday reservations open at 00:00 on 21 September 2026, with capacity increased to 80,000 per day from 1–7 October.
Can I buy Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum tickets from a third-party platform?
The notice says the site is not authorised to sell through third-party platforms. Use the official website or official WeChat account and keep the real-name reservation details.
What is the Bell and Drum Tower Museum ticket window?
During the holiday it is open 8:30–21:30; combo-ticket sales stop at 20:00, ticket sales and entry stop at 21:00. Reservations are real-name and tickets are released three days ahead.