 | Terracotta Warriors and Horses
The vaults or pits containing Qin Shihuang`s Terracotta Army are located about 40 km east of Xian. This army of more than 6,000 life size terracotta warriors, with horses and chariots lined up facing east and ready for battle, is one of the world's most remarkable archaeological finds.The terracotta warriors were made for Qin Shihuang (259-210BC),also known as The First Emperor, and with his mausoleum lying only 1.5km, (0.9 miles) away it is assumed the army was made to accompany him on his journeys after death. |
 | Huaqing Hot Spring
Huanqing Hot Springs are situated at the foot of Li Mountain and have been popular with Xian's visitors for almost a thousand years. Throughout the year the springs water remains a pleasant temperature at 43°C (109°F). The hot springs had their hot day during the Tang dynasty (618-907) and they are particularly associated with the Tang dynasty emperor Xuanzong and his famous concubine Yang Guifei. |
 | Big Wild Goose Pagoda
The 7 story Great Wild Goose Pagoda was built in 652AD. It is a striking elegant building and is the symbol of Xian. The famous Buddhist monk Xuan Zang returned from a 17 year pilgrimage and the square pagoda was built to house the 600 or so Buddhist texts that he had collected in India.
Shaanxi History Museum
Opened to the public in 1992, this modern museum at state level has a collection of 110,000 pieces of historic relics and is rated as one of the best museums in China.
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