The Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang is hailed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” and stands as one of China’s most astonishing archaeological discoveries. Located in Lintong District, Xi’ an, Shaanxi Province, this site forms part of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. It was accidentally discovered in 1974 by local farmers while digging a well, it has since become a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains one of China’s must-visit tourist destinations by global travellers.

The scale of the army is huge, with their total number reaching over 10,000 soldiers. These soldiers are meticulously arranged in historical military formations across underground pits, and each of them displays distinct facial features, expressions, and hairstyles, vividly bringing to life the Qin army from over 2000 years ago.

City to Visit: Xi’an