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Xian, as the imperial capital of 11 China's dynasties, is a heaven of archaeological wonders. It is home to the Terra Cotta Warriors; the famed life-sized tomb guards of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and the only city in China that still has its ancient city wall surrounding it. Detailed information about Xian Travel Guide
The museum is very large, made up of different exhibition halls. The following pictures will take you to visit several halls of the museum and show you their interiors.

  Qinshihuang Mausoleum Exibition   Terracotta Warriors: Pit 1        
  Terracotta Warriors: Pit 2              Terracotta Warriors: Pit 3        
  Polychrome Terracotta Warriors       Kneeling Archers 
  Bronze Chariots and Horses             Multi-Exhibition Hall  
  Coins before and during Qin Dynasty

Shaanxi History Museum is one of a handful of the world's great history museums.  It houses cultural relics from the following dynasties.
 Prehistoric Times                   Shang & Western Zhou Dynasties
 Eastern Zhou Dynasty           Qin Dynasty
 Han Dynasty                        Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties
 Sui & Tang Dynasties            Tang Dynasty Murals

Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient Buddhist building. It stands in Da Ci'en Temple, surrounded by Wild Goose Pagoda Plaza. The plaza is frequented by tourists.
Known as the symbol of Xian, the Bell Tower and Drum Tower were originally built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Bell Tower, with a huge bell once used for telling time, lies at the very heart of the City and is the juncture of four main roads extending to the east, south, west and north. The Drum Tower is located to the northwest of Bell Tower at the end of the Muslim Street.
The Ancient City Wall of Xian looks quite magnificent. Here show you the South Gate, North Gate, the tower on the city wall, and the marathon held on the city wall. 
 Xian City Wall                
Xian City Wall International Marathon
 Xian City Wall Lantern Festival

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