The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and Terra-cotta Warriors

As the first emperor's mausoleum in the Chinese history and one of the largest imperial mausoleums in ancient China, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and Terra-cotta Warriors are located at the northern foot of the Lishan Hill in Lintong County, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. 3 pits of terra-cotta warriors have been discovered, covering 25380 sq.m. More than 1400 terra-cotta warriors, 18 wooden chariots, 100 terra-cotta horses, 10000 bronze weapons, bronze carriages and horses, and other objects have been excavated. Known as the 8th wonder of the world, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and Terra-cotta Warriors, having met the criteria Nos.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 for inclusion of cultural properties on the World Heritage List, were put on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1987.

Binmayong	A Panoramic View of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor