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Explore the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, a 5A-rated ancient tomb site known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.' Learn about the three pits and life-size Qin Dynasty figures with advisor-confirmed visit details.
The Terracotta Warriors, also known as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum, are located at Qinling North Road in Lintong District, Xi'an. They are one of the burial pits of Qin Shihuang and a 5A-rated site. Originating from ancient burial sculpture traditions, the Terracotta Warriors were produced on a large scale after Qin Shihuang unified the six kingdoms. Each pottery figurine and pottery horse is shaped according to real Qin Dynasty soldiers, with different forms and lifelike detail. The site has three pits covering more than 20,000 square meters. Pit No. 1 is the largest and contains more than 6,000 life-size pottery figurines and horses; Pit No. 2 includes infantry, cavalry and chariots; Pit No. 3 is the headquarters of the military formation. Known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' the site has important historical and cultural value.
Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors and Horses, also known as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum, are located in the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit, 1.5 kilometers east of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum in Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is one of the burial pits of Qin Shihuang. Terracotta Warriors and Horses are a category of ancient tomb sculptures, which originated from the ancient system of burial sacrifice. In the slave society, after the death of the slave owner, the slaves were often buried with him as burial objects. With the development of society, the system of human sacrifice was gradually abolished, and it was replaced by the method of burial with figurines instead of people. After Qin Shihuang unified the six kingdoms, in order to demonstrate his power and status, he ordered the production of a large-scale Terracotta Warriors and Horses as burial objects for his mausoleum. Terracotta Warriors and Horses are made with exquisite craftsmanship. Each pottery figurine and pottery horse is shaped according to the real Qin Dynasty soldiers, with different shapes and lifelike. Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit has three pits, namely Pit No. 1, Pit No. 2 and Pit No. 3, with a total area of more than 20,000 square meters. Pit No. 1 is the largest, 230 meters long from east to west and 62 meters wide from north to south, with more than 6,000 life-size pottery figurines and pottery horses buried. Pit No. 2 has rich and diverse contents, including infantry, cavalry and chariots. Pit No. 3 is the headquarters of the entire military formation, showing the wisdom and strategy of the Qin Dynasty army. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses have important historical and cultural value and are known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and one of the world's ten rare treasures of ancient tombs. It not only shows the power and majesty of the Qin Dynasty army, but also reflects the wisdom and creativity of the ancient Chinese people. The discovery and research of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is of great significance to understanding the social system, military system, cultural customs and other aspects of the Qin Dynasty. In addition, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses have become a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, attracting countless domestic and foreign tourists to visit
The site includes Pit No. 1, Pit No. 2 and Pit No. 3, covering more than 20,000 square meters in total.
Pit No. 1 is the largest, about 230 meters east-west and 62 meters north-south, with more than 6,000 life-size pottery figurines and horses buried.
Each pottery figurine and pottery horse is shaped according to real Qin Dynasty soldiers, with different forms and lifelike detail.
Known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' the Terracotta Warriors reflect Qin Dynasty military power and ancient Chinese craftsmanship.
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They are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum, located in the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit about 1.5 kilometers east of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum in Lintong District, Xi'an. They are one of the burial pits of Qin Shihuang.
There are three pits: Pit No. 1, Pit No. 2 and Pit No. 3. Pit No. 1 is the largest, Pit No. 2 includes infantry, cavalry and chariots, and Pit No. 3 is the headquarters of the military formation.
Pit No. 1 is the largest pit, about 230 meters long from east to west and 62 meters wide from north to south, with more than 6,000 life-size pottery figurines and pottery horses buried.
The suggested visit duration is about 3 hours.
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