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No.2 Terracotta Warriors Pit

Terracotta WarriorsTerracotta Warriors is a typical represent of Xian City. With the large scale and long history, Terracotta Warriors attracts large numbers of tourists. Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors tomb is located 1,500 meters east of the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum cemetery formed by the three figurines pit.

No.2 Terracotta Warriors pit, located in the northeastern side of pit No. 1 and east of the 3rd hole, is 96 meters long from east to west, 84 meters wide from north to south with the total area of ​​about 6,000 square meters, which is the most spectacular the military array of the three pits. It is the Special Forces composed of the cavalry, chariots and infantry (including Crossbowmen). No.2 Terracotta figurines pit has the exhibition hall of 1.7 million square meters, which is currently China’s largest and most complete exhibition hall of modern ruins. Figurines on display more than 1,300 pieces of pottery horses, chariots more than 80 vehicles, tens of thousands of pieces of bronze weapons, including general figurines, pommel horse figurines, kneeling shooting figurines found for the first time. Pit layout is divided into four units: the first unit is situated at the eastern end, surrounded by a vertical corridor 60 Crossbowmen figurines. The second unit is located in the right side of the figurines pit, formed the square by 64 tanks. The third unit, located in the middle of the pit is composed of 19 tanks, 264 infantry and 8 knight figurines forming a rectangular array. The fourth unit, located on the left side of military array, is composed of 108 knights and 180 ceramic figurines arranged in 11 horizontal pommel horse team, forming a rectangular array of cavalry.

No.2 Terracotta Warriors pit is closed buildings with artificial lighting, and ventilation, fire, theft and other facilities, which are more conducive to the preservation of monuments. Around the gallery there are two layers, can be close-viewing and overlooking the whole picture of No.2 Terracotta Warriors pit.

With such a long history and high reputation, Terracotta Warriors has already become the symbol of China. So tourists of Xian vacation cannot miss the good opportunity to have a visit to the famous Xian Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum. After visiting the Terracotta Warriors, you will both enjoy the huge project and learn more about the history of Qin Dynasty. Thus you will find your Xian tour more meaningful.

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