Terra Cotta Army and Huaqing Hot Spring
April 06, 2008. After a nice breakfast on the second floor at Xian City Hotel, we began our today's sightseeing. In the morning we visited Huaqing Hot Spring. On the its way, we went to Xian Ceramics and Lacquer Factory. After an excellent buffet lunch, we visited Terra-Cotta Army Museum.
Breakfast on the second floor at Xian City Hotel

The entrance to Xian Ceramics and Lacquer Factory

There is a terra-cotta army soldier moldel attracting lots of visitors for taking a picture

Mr. Ken from the factoy gave us a detailed introduction to the making of the terra-cotta army soldier.

A worker is giving a final touch to a new terra-cotta army soldier.

From their different hair style, you can tell their ranking and different military services. From right to left: Charioteer, high-ranking officer, an archer, officer and infantry.

All kinds of replica pottery soldiers

A small beverage selling very nice Chinese tea and coffee in the big factory show room.

The gate of the Huaqing Hotspring

Huaqing Hotspring

People from the group became the concubine Yang Guifei and the emperor - Xuanzong in Tang Dynassty in 7th century.

Statue of Yang Guifei

Hot spring pools

A crabapple pool built 747 AD for Lady Yang

Excellent buffet lunch at the terra-cotta army restaurant - Qin Emperor Food Restaurant

The first man who discovered the terra-cotta army

Pottery soldiers unearthed at Pit 1 of Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses

Pit 1 at Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses

Pit 2 at Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses

Pit 3 at Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses

Bronze chariot and horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang

Bronze chariot and horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang

A very good dinner at Tianlongxuan Restaurant

Taking a picture in front of the restautant after the dinner
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