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The Terracotta Warriors and Horses

#Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor or The Terracotta Warriors and Horses is the great mausoleum of the Chinese Emperor Qin Shihuang (Qin Shi Huangdi) of the Qin Dynasty. It is located at the foot of Lishan Mountain, Lintong Township, Shaanxi Province, China. The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1987 and is considered the number one tourist attraction in Xi'an. It is an ancient tomb more than 2,000 years old. The most convenient way to get there is to take a taxi from Xi'an, which takes about 40 minutes. There is only one entrance. Once you enter the door, you cannot go back. Therefore, it is recommended to take a picture with the sign in front because the exit is on the other side. You can buy tickets in many ways, such as Trip.com or from the vending machine or the counter inside. If you want beautiful pictures, it takes time and waiting because there will be a lot of people, especially in the morning. After 3 pm, the number of people will start to thin out. #xian #Xi'an

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