Qin Terracotta Army MuseumA group of peasants digging a well north of Mount Lishan in
Lintong county, about 18 miles (30km) from Xi'an, in 1974 unearthed
fragments of a life-sized warrior figure. Because the site of the
discovery was just one mile (2km) from the as yet unexcavated tomb
of Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huangdi, who ruled between 246 and 210
BC, archaeologists grew excited. Further excavation revealed
several timber-lined vaults filled with thousands of greatly
detailed terracotta soldiers and their horses and chariots: an
entire army assembled in position to follow Emperor Qin into
eternity. The pits containing the army are now open to public
viewing and thousands of visitors flock to gaze at the stunning
array of figures with their vivid facial expressions. The Terracotta Army Museum consists of the original pit that was
discovered in 1974, which has been enclosed within a hangar-like
building to preserve the ranks of 6,000 soldiers found there. A
second pit, containing 1,400 figures of cav
Telephone: (0)29 8139 9001
Transportation: Bus 306
Opening Time: Daily 8am to 6pm
Admission: ¥110 |
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