The Terracotta Warriors are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Shi Huang Di the First Emperor of China. Of note is that fact that the terracotta soldiers are life sized and that no two are alike. Most researchers believe that each statue is based on an actual soldier of that time. The terracotta figures are life-like and life-sized. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant sensational archeological discovery ever. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China. It has put Xian on the map for tourists. You can check out the opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00.At the entrance of the museum, you will face a huge modern structure right ahead. It is the Pit No. 1; it is the largest of the three pits .There are more than 6,000 terracotta warriors and horses in Pit No. 1, marshaled into battle line formation. Pit No. 2, was found in 1976 contained over a thousand warriors and 90 chariots of wood. Pit No. 3 also was found later with 68 warriors, a war chariot and four horses, and now has become multiple service halls where the visitors can have meal, do shopping and take a rest.
Monday, March 15, 2010
China The Terracotta Warriors Museum
The Terracotta Warriors are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Shi Huang Di the First Emperor of China. Of note is that fact that the terracotta soldiers are life sized and that no two are alike. Most researchers believe that each statue is based on an actual soldier of that time. The terracotta figures are life-like and life-sized. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant sensational archeological discovery ever. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China. It has put Xian on the map for tourists. You can check out the opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00.At the entrance of the museum, you will face a huge modern structure right ahead. It is the Pit No. 1; it is the largest of the three pits .There are more than 6,000 terracotta warriors and horses in Pit No. 1, marshaled into battle line formation. Pit No. 2, was found in 1976 contained over a thousand warriors and 90 chariots of wood. Pit No. 3 also was found later with 68 warriors, a war chariot and four horses, and now has become multiple service halls where the visitors can have meal, do shopping and take a rest.
