Terracotta Warriors is one of the most significant archaeological finds in the world. The area can be said as the second famous tourist historical attractions in China just after the Great Wall.

Covering an area of 16,300 square meters, it is a part of the Qinshihuang (the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty) tomb complex, some 8,000 terracotta infantry soldiers, archers, cavalrymen and chariots with different facial expression arranged in battle formation to serve the emperor after life. Due to refined skills, the figures vary in height and hairstyle in accordance with facial features. They are a replica of the Qin army which created over 2200 years ago. The first emperor of the Qin Dynast, Qin Shi Huangdi, ordered the making of the warriors. During his reign, he undertook military programs to the far corners of the known world. The estimated 8,000 terracotta soldiers are a testament to his power and megalomania. It took over 720 000 people used 37 years to finished the grand project.

Terracotta Warriors is divided into three sections: No. 1 Pit, No. 2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit respectively. Pit 1 is the largest pit one, which covers an area of 14,000 square meters. There are columns of soldiers at the front, followed by war chariots at the back. It contains about 6,000 warriors with war chariots and horses. Pit 2 is the Special Forces composed of the cavalry, chariots and infantry (including Crossbowmen), which contained over a thousand warriors and 90 chariots of wood. Figurines on display are more than 1,300 pieces of pottery horses, more than 80 chariots, tens of thousands of pieces of bronze weapons, including general figurines, pommel horse figurines, kneeling shooting figurines found for the first time. Located just to the north of Pit 1, it was unveiled to the public in 1994. And the Pit 3 which is the smallest one contains a command headquarters. Only a72 soldiers have been excavated so far. Every single soldier is unique, from his facial expression and hair right down to his armor and footprint.

The Terracotta Warriors is the greatest findings in the archeology world. In December 1987, it was selected as a World Cultural Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Standing in front of the warrior battle formation, visitor may get some magical inspiring feeling of stepping onto a battlefield.