Amazing Things to See Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an

Xian has a rich history but its headlining tourist spot is the renowned Army of Terracotta Warriors and horses which people come to see from faraway places.

Pronounced Bīngmăyŏng in Mandarin, the Terracotta Army is located 20km east of Xian and is at a distance of 2km in west from the Qinshihuang Mausoleum. Archaeologists and the world weren’t aware of this astonishing funerary art until 1974 when local farmers discovered the site accidentally.

Xian is famous for a lot of things but the Terracotta Army site is among the top sought after places by visitors. The Terracotta Warriors tour by Xiantourguide.net can be customized to suit the travelers preferences as many don’t like travelling in groups. The tour providers/agent also provides the travelers with the option for getting a certified, native and English speaking guide for a better Xian travelling experience. The Army of the terracotta warriors and horses is actually part of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor as the warriors and weaponry were developed as part of the protection provided to the Emperor in the afterlife. The mighty funerary art is a collection of Chariots, horses, warriors comprising more than 8,000 soldiers with 520 horses and 130 chariots. The army also has 150 cavalry horses with numerous non military figures like acrobats, musicians, etc.

The Army located in three vaults has made not only Xian but all of China famous and receives more than 2 million visitors every year. The in-site museum has been developed for the display of 2,000 warriors along with almost 100 chariots and 30,000 weapons. The Mausoleum was deemed the status of a world cultural heritage site in 1987 by UNESCO. The detailing and the craftsmanship on the terracotta warriors, chariots, weapons, etc is so sharp and intricate that even the warriors’ shoes have specific details and different hairstyles. Terracotta Warriors tour by xiantourguide.net can be tailored for visitors who want to travel inside and outside the city as there are numerous spots that have cultural as well as historical significance. Those travelling with friends or children will find visiting the Tang Paradise an entertaining experience.

The site can be easily reached by a public bus or a private cab and the transportation is often included in the tour so travelers can discuss this with this hired guide or agent beforehand. The site quite a lot of visitors so travelers should be prepared to encounter the rush or one can choose a weekday as the visitors are more on weekends due to the holidays. National and cultural holidays also witness large number of people visiting the city so travelers should pick such a time that is pleasant as per the climate and not too crowded as per tourist season for them to enjoy this otherwise busy city. Although, many travelers may feel haggled by the local hawkers, it is best to not buy any souvenirs from the Museum as the Muslim Quarter and the calligraphy street hold better and affordable collections.