‎Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

About This Attraction

‎Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site and was built in modern times, according to descriptions left behind by Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian. The Underground Palace of Emperor Qin Shi Huang gives us the opportunity to see what Qin Shi Huang's tomb would have looked like more than 2,000 years ago when it was new, as the mausoleum has yet to be excavated. Visitors here can take a look at a large sandstone table (260m2) to get a bird’s eye view of the whole tomb complex, the city walls, burial chambers and other buildings that have been identified by archaeologists. The underground portion of the Palace has both primary tombs and side chambers. The inside is decorated with high-quality reproductions of ancient horses and warriors. There are many bas relief engravings showing important ministers and government officials from the period of Qin Shi Huang’s rule.