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🏺【Terracotta Warriors|Qin Shi Huangdi Mausoleum Museum】The Underground Army That Shocked the World🌏|Check in the Millennium Army Formation + Travel Through History⚔️

#Register tripbest July hotel sleeper 📍Location: Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China 🕒 Recommended visit time: about 2.5–3 hours Access: Xi'an city can be reached by bus or charter in about 1–1.5 hours #Terracotta Warriors #Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang #Wonder of the World #Must-Visit in Xi'an #Paradise for History Lovers ⸻ 🐎 Thousands of troops, underground reappear! It's my first time to enter the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, I can't help but "wow" 😲! Thousands of life-size soldiers, war horses, and chariots, standing in front of you, the momentum is so shocking that your heart beats faster💓! The terracotta warriors and horses are divided into three pits, the largest pit No. 1 is the focus, a total of more than 6,000 pieces of pottery figurines, soldiers are tall, each looks different, some even have beards, hair buns, eyes are carved super delicate😮 ⸻ 🏛 Three major pits introduced quick Guide • Pit No. 1: the biggest + most shocking 💥 Once inside to see the "underground Legion" formation, is IG must take pictures 📸 • Pit No. 2: mainly chariots, archers, talking about tactical formations 📐 • Pit No. 3: The command center, with general, military advisor roles, smaller in scale but high status👨✈️ There are many things to see in the exhibition hall, including painted figurines models, actual weapons, and introductions to unearthed artifacts - it's great for history fans to study slowly🔍 ⸻ 🎨 Coloring Terracotta Warriors Trivia It turns out that the terracotta warriors were not gray! When unearthed, there are red, purple, green, blue and other colors🎨, but they will quickly discolor after contact with air. Some of the "original color reconstructions" will be displayed on site, which is shocking! ⸻ 📸 Photo spot recommendations • Central perspective panoramic shot of Pit No. 1 • Restored model of the “painted figurines” in the exhibition hall • Close-up of the face of the terracotta warriors • Photo in front of the stone wall + monument of the nearby Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum ⸻ ☕ Outside the museum Tips & extended itinerary • The venue is very large, it is recommended to wear good walking shoes👟 • You can rent an audio guide or hire a guide who will help you explain the historical details for more fun! • There is also a restaurant/souvenir shop outside with terracotta dolls/terracotta shaped chocolate🍫 • Recommended to visit: Huaqing Palace (the hometown of Yang Guifei) or Yushan Cable Car to see the view🌄 ⸻ 🎯 Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are definitely a must-see historical wonder 🌍! Not only is it spectacular and shocking, but it makes people think about the civilizational and imperial ambitions of millennia ago. In addition to taking pictures, it also brings back a full sense of history. It's worth spending time to savor! Next time I will want to bring my friends again 💯
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