In the spring of 1974, the peasants of China, while digging a well, found the Terracotta Army - about 9,000 clay soldiers weighing over 130 kilograms. Warriors are made of clay that has been burned and painted.
Why was the army created
The creation of the army, according to the official version, is associated with the unshakable version of the Chinese citizens into the afterlife. They also believe in the existence of a tradition to bury all his subjects and his palace with the deceased ruler.
Who was the army buried with
The army was buried with Qin Shi Huang Ti, the first emperor who ruled in 210-209. This shows the character and kindness of the leader - the rulers who were before him preferred to be buried with their living subjects.
Excursions and tourist programs
Regardless of the hotel and location, almost every tourist is offered an excursion program, which includes a visit to the museum. The excursion costs 700 CNY.
The museum, being a bridgehead for excavations, is presented in the form of 4 large pits with statues inside. Among the clay warriors there are not only soldiers, but also officers and generals with national weapons.
There is also a shop near the museum where you can buy a 1: 1 scale copy of any of the warriors for 2500 USD. There are also small statues, but they cost much less.
Also, the tourist program includes a visit to a panoramic cinema with a 360-degree view. This video shows a 20-minute film about the creation of an army.
Address and opening hours
Address: China, 35 kilometers from Xi'an city. Museum opening hours are from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. The cost of one ticket is 150 yuan.
How to get to Sinai
There are several ways to get to Sinai (if you start from Shanghai or Beijing):
- Flight. Takes 2, 5 hours. The cost is about 7,500 rubles.
- Railway. It takes 6 hours, the cost is 5600 rubles.
- Car. 11 hours on the Xitong-Lintong road. After that, the museum will be 7 kilometers away. The taxi costs RMB 120.
- Bus. It is highly discouraged to go to the museum by metro, since the buses are far from new, and the smell is specific there. In addition, it is normal for local passengers to shout and smoke in the cabin during the trip. That is, a quiet ride and normal sleep will be impossible.
Tourists who have already visited the museum recommend taking a taxi or air flight. These are the most comfortable methods among those listed above.
How to get to the museum from Sinai
Anyone who needs to get to the museum from the city of Sinai should take the 603 bus that goes to the train station. And already from the station territory to the stop called EAST SQUARE, buses with numbers 915, 914 and 306 go to the museum. Moreover, the total time of such a trip is a little more than an hour with all the stops. The cost is 12 RMB. After leaving, you need to go directly to the statue of the emperor - it was opposite it that ticket sales were organized.
