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Terracotta Warriors

I thought the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang was just the historical background of "unifying the six kingdoms + burning books and entrapping Confucian scholars + mass graves" in textbooks. But once I entered the pit of Terracotta Warriors, I immediately turned into an art fan + architecture control. You thought they were just clay people? In fact, every terracotta warriors and horses are basically 1:1 custom sculptures from ancient times – yet thousands of people and faces! ⸻ 📍 Attraction Location: Xi'an, Shaanxi · Qin Shi Emperor Mausoleum Museum 🎟️ Tickets: Adult tickets about 120 yuan ⏰ Recommended tour time: about 2.5 hours, rent an audio guide will be better, will not miss the point! ⸻ ✨Highlights: Each terracotta warrior not only looks different, but also has a different hairstyle, clothing, and shoes. Some were generals, some were infantrymen, and there were chariot drivers, even the direction of the curl of their beards was carved clearly. ⚙️ Engineering Miracles! What you thought was an exhibition is actually the Underground Legion recreating the scene The design of the tunnel is very strategic, and the main force is arranged and standing in an extremely regular manner. Even if you see it thousands of years later, you can feel the discipline and courage of the Qin army. Some people say, "If you haven't seen the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, you don't have been to Xi'an." I think it's more accurate: if you haven't seen the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, you don't know the god of ancient Chinese craftsmanship! 🧱 Archaeological site feel full marks Some areas still retain the process of archaeological restoration. You will see the fragments spliced ​​and slowly restored, like participating in a real-life version of the "Qin Dynasty Cultural Relics Rescue Operation". ⸻ 💡Tips: • Go early to avoid the crowds, especially Pit 1 is the most popular. • Bring a telephoto lens/telephoto phone to take close-ups of the soldiers without being crowded. • There are "Smiling Terracotta Warriors" figures for sale in the cultural and creative area. #Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors #Mainland Tourism
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