Turn your layover at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport into an unforgettable cultural encounter. Located just 30 minutes away, the Han Yangling Museum offers a world-class historical experience that is both convenient and profound. Built over the imperial tomb of Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty, this is China's first fully underground museum, allowing you to walk among the artifacts in the very place they were discovered.

Meet the star of the museum: a Painted Terracotta Court Lady known affectionately as “Shanshan.” She captivates every visitor with her serene and mysterious smile, a subtle expression that conveys the elegance and grace of the Han Dynasty. Astonishingly, her enigmatic smile was crafted over 1,500 years before Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.

Walk on glass floors over the tomb pits and gaze down upon thousands of terracotta figures—soldiers, servants, and animals—all resting exactly where they were unearthed. Experience perfect preservation as you walk through the entire museum, built underground to protect the site, using advanced climate-controlled glass corridors to safeguard the artifacts while offering you an immersive, uninterrupted view.

Witness holographic storytelling as cutting-edge holographic displays bring the ancient court rituals and daily life of the Han Dynasty vividly back to life. See the remains of the massive ceremonial entrance gate, exclusive to the Han emperors. Discover the unique, smaller-sized terracotta figures distinct from the famous Qin Dynasty warriors.