Xi'an and the Terracotta Army

Start of the Silk Road and capital of 11 dynasties: the tomb of Qin Shi Huang and the terracotta warriors.

Xi'an was China's capital for over a thousand years and the start of the Silk Road. The highlight is the tomb of the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, and the Terracotta Army, many of whose mysteries remain unsolved.

The guide explains the main theories and what is known for certain.

What you will see

• Terracotta Army
• Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
• Xi'an City Wall
• Muslim Quarter