Tourist Attractions

Museum of Qin Terracotta Soldiers and Horse Figures

Emperor Qin Shi Hang, the first emperor of Qin, was the first Chinese ruler to unify China. His tomb lies 30 kilometres to the east of Xi'an city. In March 1974, some local farmers struck terracotta life-like size soldiers and horses when they were sinking wells some 1.5 kilometres to the east of the Qin emperor's tomb. That was the discovery of the vaults where a terracotta army had been buried for more than 2,000 years. There were a group of burial pits attached to the emperor's tomb. While excavation was under way, the State built a museum there where 8,000 terracotta soldiers, generals and horses as well as large quantities of burial articles are on display. The terracotta figures of generals, armoured soldiers, robed soldiers and archers in an awe-inspiring battle array. Also uncovered and on display are tens of thousands of battle weapons and a large lacquered bronze chariot and horses. This world's "eighth wonder" serves as evidence of the prosperity of ancient Chang'an and the reason why the city served as the starting point of the Silk Road. The museum is open from 8:30 - 18:00

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