First Emperor Qin Statue, Xian (must see)
The statue of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor, located prominently near Xi'an, holds immense historical and cultural significance. This imposing marble sculpture stands as a guardian in front of the museum adjacent to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, symbolically connecting the past to the present.
Qin Shi Huang, a pivotal figure in ancient China, established the Qin Dynasty, which ruled from 221 BC to 206 BC. His reign marked the initial unification of China, a monumental achievement that laid the groundwork for the nation's future course. Nevertheless, his rule was characterized by autocratic methods and tyranny, leaving a complex legacy.
One of his notable achievements was commencing the construction of the Great Wall of China, a massive project aimed at defending his empire from invasions. However, the most remarkable testament to his rule is his grand mausoleum in Xi'an, located in Shaanxi province. This monumental resting place, akin to a city in size, is famously protected by an army of Terracotta Warriors, a collection of statues as mysterious as they are awe-inspiring, created to safeguard the emperor in the afterlife.
The statue of Qin Shi Huang is not merely a homage to a ruler but a reminder of a transformative period in Chinese history. It encapsulates the complexity of a leader who was both a unifier and a tyrant, a visionary and an oppressor. His contributions to Chinese history are indelible, and this statue stands as a tangible representation of his enduring impact on China and the world.
Qin Shi Huang, a pivotal figure in ancient China, established the Qin Dynasty, which ruled from 221 BC to 206 BC. His reign marked the initial unification of China, a monumental achievement that laid the groundwork for the nation's future course. Nevertheless, his rule was characterized by autocratic methods and tyranny, leaving a complex legacy.
One of his notable achievements was commencing the construction of the Great Wall of China, a massive project aimed at defending his empire from invasions. However, the most remarkable testament to his rule is his grand mausoleum in Xi'an, located in Shaanxi province. This monumental resting place, akin to a city in size, is famously protected by an army of Terracotta Warriors, a collection of statues as mysterious as they are awe-inspiring, created to safeguard the emperor in the afterlife.
The statue of Qin Shi Huang is not merely a homage to a ruler but a reminder of a transformative period in Chinese history. It encapsulates the complexity of a leader who was both a unifier and a tyrant, a visionary and an oppressor. His contributions to Chinese history are indelible, and this statue stands as a tangible representation of his enduring impact on China and the world.
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Sight Name: First Emperor Qin Statue
Sight Location: Xian, China (See walking tours in Xian)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Xian, China (See walking tours in Xian)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Xian, China
Create Your Own Walk in Xian
Creating your own self-guided walk in Xian is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Xian Introduction Walking Tour
Xian became a cultural and political center of China in the 11th century BC and was the capital city of eleven imperial Chinese dynasties.
For a western comparison, Xian closely resembles Rome. At the beginning of the first millennium, there were two major powers sitting at the ends of the civilized world, the Roman Empire in the west and the Han Dynasty in the east, each commanding roughly the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
For a western comparison, Xian closely resembles Rome. At the beginning of the first millennium, there were two major powers sitting at the ends of the civilized world, the Roman Empire in the west and the Han Dynasty in the east, each commanding roughly the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
Shopping Streets Tour
Back in the day, Xian was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Foreign traders used to come here to procure local merchandise such as tea, silk, and porcelain that were in high demand internationally throughout centuries.
In recent years, although the commercial center in China has shifted to the coastline area, Xian remains a major destination for quality shopping, especially when it... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
In recent years, although the commercial center in China has shifted to the coastline area, Xian remains a major destination for quality shopping, especially when it... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Historical Religious Sites
A melting pot of different cultures and faiths, Xian, once the start of the historical Silk Road, for centuries had seen traders from far and wide come to do business. Many a foreigner eventually settled in Xian, bringing along their cuisine, customs, and religious practices. Hence the number of pagodas, Buddhist and Taoist temples, as well as mosques found in the city, some of which trace back... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles