Travel Guide to Xi'an Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum

Scenic spot introduction:

The Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is a heritage museum built on the original site of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit. Its core, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Burial Pit, is the world's largest underground military museum and the burial pit of Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum. It is known as one of the eight wonders of the world and a landmark in the archaeological history of the 20th century. One of the great discoveries, it is a precious cultural wealth not only for the Chinese people, but also for all mankind.
Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum was built by Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in Chinese history. It is the first emperor’s cemetery in Chinese history. The burial pit of Qin Shihuang's soldiers' toilet is located from west to east. The three pits are arranged in a "pin" shape. The layout of the figurine pits is reasonable and the structure is unique. From its discovery in March 1974 to the present, due to its grand scale and the huge number of pottery figurines and horses, the excavation work will last for several years or even decades. It is incredible to discover such large, numerous, and lifelike pottery figurines underground. In particular, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are of high value in the history of art. Their creations are based on real life, and their artistic techniques are delicate and bright. The attire and expression of the pottery figurines are different. There are many kinds of hair styles, different gestures, and even different facial expressions. They provide a wealth of physical information for the study of the military, culture and economy of the Qin Dynasty.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are a treasure house of art in ancient my country and the perfect embodiment of the realistic art of the Qin Dynasty. The mighty and majestic military formation reproduces the military exploits and military power displayed by Qin Shihuang in order to complete the great cause of unifying China. It can be called a unique pearl that adds luster to the splendid ancient culture of the Chinese nation and also brings glory to the world. Art history adds a glorious page.

Attractions distribution:

The Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is located in Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. The cemetery covers an area of ​​nearly 8 square kilometers, with an outer building and an inner city, and the enclosure is in the shape of a square cone. The scenic area is dominated by Pit No. 1, Pit No. 2, and Pit No. 3, which include bronze chariots and horses, driver figurines, cavalry figurines, army figurines, warrior figurines, kneeling archer figurines, standing archer figurines, chariot figurines, and high-level military figurines, etc. .

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot, world cultural heritage, national key cultural relics protection unit

Scenic spot features:

Visiting ancient sites, photography, history and culture, cemeteries, historic sites

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