The Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an aren’t just ancient statues—they’re a cultural phenomenon that’s breaking Insta feeds and drawing travelers worldwide. This week, NewspaperAmigo.com hit the site with globetrotters from England and France to capture their awe in real-time!
\"It’s like stepping into a 2,000-year-old Marvel movie,\" laughed Jean-Luc, a backpacker from Lyon, as he gazed at the army of clay soldiers. \"Each face is unique—Emperor Qin really knew how to flex his creative muscle!\"
Emily, a history student from London, geeked out over the site’s tech side: \"The restoration work here is next-level. Imagine unearthing these warriors piece by piece like a real-life puzzle!\"
Fun fact: The 8,000+ warriors were buried to protect China’s first emperor in the afterlife. Today, they’re guardians of cultural pride, drawing over 4 million visitors yearly.
Pro tip for travelers? Visit at sunrise to beat crowds—and don’t miss the surrounding pits where archaeologists still work!
Reference(s):
Terracotta Warriors: A bucket-list destination for overseas tourists
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