Xi'an, the everlasting city, traces the huge transformations of the Chinese nation. Xi'an is one of the birthplaces of the very old civilization in the Yellow River Basin area of the country. Today, it has become an industrial and tourist spot amidst the grimy background that people have gotten used to. A tour in Xian allows travelers to visit the amazing Army of Terracotta Warriors.
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The Terracotta Warriors Army are life-sized terracotta figures arranged in a battle formation. They appear to be a replica of the imperial guards and their horses in the ancient times. The terracotta warriors are one of the major attractions considered to be the "Eight wonder of the World". They are the most significant archaeological museum excavations of the 20th century. |
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In the southern part of Xian, you will find what is called the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The main purpose of the Pagoda was to provide storage for the figurines and sutras of the Buddha which was brought to China by Xuanzang, a Buddhist traveler and translator. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient and holy place for Buddhist monks. |
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