It has been said that going to China and not seeing the Terracotta Warriors is like going to Egypt and missing the Pyramids. Viewing Emperor Qin Shi Huang's terracotta army guarding his burial site and protecting his entry to the afterlife from the earthen side of a continuing archeological project is certainly one of the most memorable parts of any trip to China. It was made a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987.

No doubt thousands of statues still remain to be unearthed at this archaeological site, which was not discovered until 1974. Qin (d. 210 B.C.), the first unifier of China, is buried, surrounded by the famous terracotta warriors, at the centre of a complex designed to mirror the urban plan of the capital, Xianyan.

So far, four Vaults have been unearthed. Vault #1 is the main and largest. It houses 6,000 life sized terra cotta soldiers. Originally, they were colorfully painted. The figures are all different; with their horses, chariots and weapons, they are masterpieces of realism and also of great historical interest.

Daily available between 8：00- 18：00. About 40 KM from Xian City

Address: Qinling Town, Lingtong County, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. 35 kilometers east of Xi'an
Tel: 8629-81399170
Ticket Price (in RMB): RMB 90 (Mar.1 to Nov. 30),RMB 65 (Dec. 1 to Feb. 28/29)
Website (In Chinese): http://www.bmy.com.cn/
Tour Recommended: Terracotta Warriors Tour will take you visit the Terracotta Warriors and have a bicycle riding experience along the ancient Xian City Wall.