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Xi'an, also written Xian, the capital of Shaanxi Province, is the historic gateway to the Silk Road. It is the home of the Army of the Terracotta Warriors and a place rich in history.
Visiting the Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
Glimpse China's historical past at the time of Emperor Qin Shi Huang who united China and built a monumental tomb to himself, including some 8,000 terracotta lifesize warriors and horses, creating an underground army to protect his voyage in the afterlife.
Xi'an City Profile
Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, has seen the rise and fall of dynasties, was the gateway to the Silk Road and was the Tang Dynasty's capital during China's Golden Age. Now a tourist destination for visiting the Army of the Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an is a fascinating place.
A History of Xi'an
A short history of Xi'an and its rise and fall as an imperial capital and gateway to the Silk Road.
Xi'an Photo Gallery
Images from Xi'an and the nearby Terracotta Warriors Museum
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