October 2001
While in China we took the train down to Xian to see The Terracotta Army.The train journey from Beijing was fine.Overnight.We all had a bunk.Which comfortable enough.
Sorry the images are not perfect but the memories are great. Duff camera
While in China we took the train down to Xian to see The Terracotta Army.The train journey from Beijing was fine.Overnight.We all had a bunk.Which comfortable enough.
Sorry the images are not perfect but the memories are great. Duff camera
Beijing Railway station
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Train conductor joined us for a dram.
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When we arrived in Xian.After a night at a local hotel. Went take a bus straight to
see the army.
Outside is nothing special but once you go in-WOW you go back to the days of Emperor Qin.In front of you are the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.
The Terracotta Army-- one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world.
see the army.
Outside is nothing special but once you go in-WOW you go back to the days of Emperor Qin.In front of you are the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.
The Terracotta Army-- one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world.
Hundreds of life-size model soldiers.Ready for battle
The Terracotta Army was discovered on 29 March 1974 by farmers digging a water well.
Every figure[ soldier]is different. In the three pits, approximately 8,000 life-size, vivid in battle formation were revealed in the course of excavation.The tomb is most famous for its large rows of soldiers, but there were plenty of other statues to accompany Emperor Qin in the afterlife.
Every figure[ soldier]is different. In the three pits, approximately 8,000 life-size, vivid in battle formation were revealed in the course of excavation.The tomb is most famous for its large rows of soldiers, but there were plenty of other statues to accompany Emperor Qin in the afterlife.
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You get your chance to get your picture taken with a life size Terracotta soldier.Below is a video of our time in Xian.
They average around 5 feet 11 inches tall with some soldiers being as tall as 6 foot 7 inches.
All had different different clothing and armour.There are four main pits that house the army. They are about 21 feet deep.The bronze weapons of the soldiers were found in excellent condition because they were coated with a thin layer of chromium which protected them for thousands of years.
All had different different clothing and armour.There are four main pits that house the army. They are about 21 feet deep.The bronze weapons of the soldiers were found in excellent condition because they were coated with a thin layer of chromium which protected them for thousands of years.
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Well hope have enjoyed my visit to the famous Terracotta Army.
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