My GrandPal David once travelled to China in January 2010. He began his journey in South Korea, continued to Beijing, and eventually made his way to Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, where he spent the day visiting the site of the Terracotta Warriors. The train ride to the Terracotta Warriors lasted between twelve and seventeen hours.
David learned all about how the Terracotta Army came to be. In 1974, a Chinese farmer began digging a well. While he was digging, he uncovered fragments of pottery. This pottery led to the discovery of the clay army carved by ancient Chinese artisans or craftspeople. The emperor built these warriors, hoping they would protect him for eternity. Many archaeologists excavated more and more of these clay warriors, and today there are thousands of warriors at the site.
A protective dome has been built over the site to protect the artifacts, and archaeologists are still finding more today. David said that no two statues are the same, showing that these warriors weren't made with moulds but with skillful hands. The army isn't just made up of warriors; there are chariots, acrobats, musicians, officials, and horses. David had an amazing time travelling all over China, and after he visited the Terracotta Warriors, he went on to explore the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City.