Discover The Terracotta Warriors and Horses
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a large-scale underground military museum with a huge collection of life-sized terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China. This special buried site featuring the form of funerary art with the purpose of protecting the emperor in his afterlife. Distinctly representing the Qin Dynasty military power, the figures in the site include thousands of warriors, hundreds of horses and chariots with the history over 2,200 years in battle array, which are very impressive by the size, number and detailed looking. Unknown to the world until 1974, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses was discovered by local farmers and became one of the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. When visiting such a marvelous place, guests should be aware of the great history that is lying behind all the spots and tourist information signs as the Terracotta Army and Horses is indeed closely connected with the early ancient history of China. The excavation sites along with the emperor's tomb and surrounding areas is now officially named Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum, which shows the life stories of the emperor and the powerful Qin Empire in thriving days. Being one of China's greatest attractions as well as an outstanding UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Terracotta Warriors and Horses is no doubt a must-see for every visitor to Xi'an.
