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1、VISIT TO XIAN2013,Oct.Yu GangXian is famous for many reasons.But the most important one is that it is the capital city of Qin dynasty.Since Qin dynasty,China becomes one completedcountry in the oriental continent.AGENDA12th Oct.Arrived at Xian at 4:30pm.In the night,we can visit bell tower,drum towe

2、r and Xian ancient city wall and have super there.13th Oct.This day is free.We can visit Emperor Qin Shihuangs Mausoleum and the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses MuseumTheBelltowerwasfirstbuiltinYingXiangtemplein1384duringtheMingdynasty.Itwasmovedtoitspresentsitein1582asaresultofthecitysexpansionprog

3、ram.The Bell tower was first built in Ying Xiang temple in 1384 during the Ming dynasty.It was moved to its present site in 1582 as a result of the citys expansion program.And the tower house a huge bell which in ancient times was use to strike the time every morning.This is how the tower got its na

4、me.The Drum Tower stands 500 meters to the northwest of the Bell Tower.It was built in 1380.There used to be a huge drum in the tower,which told the time at dark,and that is how the tower got its present name.Besides marking the time,the drum was also used to give warnings to people in times of war.

5、Bell tower,drum tower and Xian ancient city wallBell tower,drum tower and Xian ancient city wall12th Oct.Night.In the downtown of Xian city(They are close to each other.).TheBelltowerwasfirstbuiltinYingXiangtemplein1384duringtheMingdynasty.Itwasmovedtoitspresentsitein1582asaresultofthecitysexpansion

6、program.Bell tower,drum tower and Xian ancient city wallBell tower,drum tower and Xian ancient city wall The Ancient city wall of Xian is an extension of the prior Tang dynasty structure.It was stared in 1370 and finished in 1378 and has a rectangular shaped construction.It is over 4 kilometers from

7、 the east to west and about 3 kilometers from the north to south.And the total length is 13.7 kilometers.It stands 12 meters high,12-14 meters wide across the top and 15-18 meters thick at the bottom.The purpose is for defenses.TheBelltowerwasfirstbuiltinYingXiangtemplein1384duringtheMingdynasty.Itw

8、asmovedtoitspresentsitein1582asaresultofthecitysexpansionprogram.Bell tower,drum tower and Xian ancient city wallBell tower,drum tower and Xian ancient city wallEmperor Qin Shihuangs(1st emperor of Qin)Mausoleum and the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum13th Oct.About 1 hour by bus from Xian dow

9、ntown.They are the most famous scenic spots in Xian.Not to be missed by any visitor to Xian City.Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses MuseumOne of the most significant archaeological finds in the world,this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors an

10、d horses arranged in battle formations.(3 pits).The terracotta warriors and horses,created about 2,200 years ago,were found in 1974 on the east side of the tomb of the First Emperor Qin Shihuang(259 BC-210 BC)near Xian.The museum covers an area of 16,300 square meters,divided into three sections:No.

11、1 Pit,No.2 Pit,and No.3 Pit respectively.They were tagged in the order of their discoveries.No.1 Pit is the largest,first opened to the public on Chinas National Day,1979.There are columns of soldiers at the front,followed by war chariots at the back.No.2 Pit,found in 1976,is 20 meters northeast of

12、No.1 Pit.It contained over a thousand warriors and 90 chariots of wood.It was unveiled to the public in 1994.Archeologists came upon No.3 Pit also in 1976,25 meters northwest of No.1 Pit.It looked like to be the command center of the armed forces.It went on display in 1989,with 68 warriors,a war cha

13、riot and four horses.Altogether over 7,000 pottery soldiers,horses,chariots,and even weapons have been unearthed from these pits.Most of them have been restored to their former grandeur.The Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a sensational archeological find of all times.It has put Xian on the map for

14、 tourists.It was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses MuseumThousands of real weapons were unearthed from these terra-cotta army pits,including broad knives,swords,spears,dagger-axes,halberds,bows,crossbows and arrowheads.These weapons were

15、exquisitely made.Some of themes are still very sharp;analyses show that they are made of alloys of copper and tin,containing more than ten kinds of other metals.Since their surfaces were treated with chromium,they are as bright as new,though buried underground for more than 2,000 years.Terra-cotta W

16、arriors and Horses MuseumTraffic-map of Xian cityAir portTerra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum=s=Bell towerHotelDowntown of XianHotel to airport 25.6km(direct line distance.),to bell tower 5.3km,to museum 39.4km.Hotel to Schneider Xian office 980 meters.Qin Shihuang(1st emperor of Qin dynasty)Qin S

17、hihuang was born in 259BC.At the age of 13,he became the king of Qin.By 221 B.C(At the age of 39).,he defeated six countries in less than ten years,ending more than 500-year-long chaotic Warring States Period.Left is the map of the army of Qin to annex other 6 kingdoms.Qin is red circle in the map.Other6 kingdoms in blue circle.Qin Shihuang(1st emperor of Qin)in TVSome pictures of Qin army from TV.An ancient city is waiting for you.Hope you will enjoy your days in Xian And enjoy your stay in China.Thanks.