The Army of Terracotta Warriors
Although a little out of the normal travel path the old capital Xi’an close to the tomb is a good starting point for a day with the warriors.
Since the first warriors were found in 1974 a lot has happened. A big airplane hanger type building and a museum complex surround the original site. Every single man, copied from a warrior who lived 2200 years ago, is fitted with his own weapon and colored individually. If you ever want to have an army to protect you in your afterlife, be sure to start in your teens, to allow for the construction time. This site will keep archeologists busy for some decades to come.
PS Beware of the fluorescent light the auto while balance will have a tough time, try setting it to manual and please take a fast lens with you so you don’t need to flash on the artifacts.
