The Terracotta Warriors Museum is a unique onsite museum with objects uncovered during archeological excavations in 1974. The lifelike terracotta figures were buried near the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang the first emperor of China.
Farmers from the Jiangzhai Xichang village, attempting to dig a well, accidentally discovered the ancient terracotta army. The Chinese Cultural Relics Administrative Department sent a team of archeologists to scientifically excavate this phenomenal relic from China’s past. Three large pits of terracotta figures were found covering an area 20,000 square meters. The pits are located near the mound of the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and the army was created to protect him in his afterlife. A steel hangar like structure was built over the pits to protect it from damage and the museum was officially inaugurated in 1979.
The terracotta statues are of different heights according to their stature. The taller statues are of generals and the other figures are of soldiers and charioteers. The pits have figures of 8000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses. In addition to the army, there are figures of court officials, acrobats and musicians. Other objects discovered during the excavations including weaponry used by the Qin Dynasty warriors are also displayed.

This huge marble statue is situated near the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Originally, it was built to be an accompaniment for the mausoleum. Emperor Qin was a key figure in Ancient China known for both his autocratic behavior and revolutionary reforms.

The Tomb of the first Qin Emperor, Qin Shi Huang is located 30 kilometers east of the city of Xian. Only a small pyramid like structure remains although excavations around the tomb show that it was once a large and grand mausoleum.
The tomb of the first emperor Qin was discovered as a result of the accidental discovery of the terracotta army nearby. The emperor ordered the construction of the tomb as soon as he ascended the throne. Excavations show that it once consisted of an inner sanctuary and an outer city. Originally, it covered an area of 250,000 square meters and was 115 meters high. What is left of the tomb today is a pyramid covering 120,000 square meters with a height of 87 meters. It took 38 years to build the mausoleum. The emperor died in 259 BC and was interred in the tomb. Other discoveries made around the tomb are Qin dynasty decorated bricks and tiles and satellite tombs of princes, princesses and officials.
Ancient carriages and battery powered vehicles take visitors around the tomb today. There are also 30 free shuttle buses that carry visitors between the mausoleum and the museum of the Terracotta Army. One can climb to the top of the pyramid. The tomb has not been fully excavated and it is believed that there are many treasures still waiting to be discovered inside.

The ancient Qinling Palace hasn't been excavated yet, so the sight represents what is supposed to be an accurate copy of it. The visitors will have the chance to observe the architecture and structure of the construction.

"The Eight Wonders of the Ancient World" is situated on the way to the Terracotta Warriors museum. This theme park was founded by a Chinese entrepreneur and is a completely commercial venture. Here you can admire the most renowned historical monuments from the ancient world.