Xi'an

Day 5 begins with dark rainy sky. We traveled a couple of hours to visit the site of the excavation of the Terra Cotta Warriors. More than 8,000 life-sized sculptured warriors, archers, infantrymen, horses & chariots have been unearthed. The excavation began in 1974 & is still ongoing today. No one knows just how many more will end up being found. The Emperor who had the soldiers made was one who worried that his enemy would advance to kill & capture all in his domain. These Warriors were placed facing East where the enemy would be approaching. The attention to detail is unbelievably unique. It is believed to have taken up to 60 months to make one warrior.  After a delightful lunch, we returned to Xi an.

Tonight we are going to the Tang dinner & show. Tomorrow is a travel day. Stay tuned.

Rickshaw Ride

Another Rickshaw Ride

Painting inside bottles

Making noodles

Terra Cotta Warriors

Terra Cotta Soldier

Our Fabulous Guide Johanna

Tang Dynasty Show