| The Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum is a protected cultural | | | | believing it to be a way to enjoy life everlasting after |
| site in China that is steeped deep in history. Larger than | | | | his existence upon the earth. |
| the Great Pyramid of Egypt, the Mausoleum is the | | | | The Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum is a city within itself |
| burial spot of China's first Emperor, Qin Shi Huang from | | | | containing an inner city and an outer city. The |
| the Qin Dynasty who began to rule the country as a | | | | Mausoleum is reputed to have taken 38 years to build |
| whole in the year 221 BC. The Mausoleum is located in | | | | with a labour force numbering over 700,000 workers. |
| a picturesque spot in the eastern part of the Lintong | | | | Countless tombs of the workers who built it surround |
| County approximately 35 kilometers away from the | | | | the Mausoleum testifying to the intense labour work |
| city of Xian. To its south lies the Lishan Mountain, whilst | | | | that was put in to build this historic landmark. Several |
| the Mausoleum overlooks the meandering Wei River in | | | | palace buildings and vaults that are home to precious |
| the north. Exuding an aura of enchantment and ancient | | | | materials and treasures are said to be beneath this |
| history, the Mausoleum covers an area of | | | | historic mound, of which some have been discovered |
| approximately 2 kilometres and is reputed to be filled | | | | by archaeologists over the years. One of the |
| with numerous buildings and relics that are hundreds of | | | | discovered treasures at the site is the world famous |
| years old. | | | | collection of the ancient Qin Terracotta Horses and |
| Emperor Qin Shi Huang ascended to the royal throne | | | | Warriors that was found in the Mausoleum. |
| at the tender age of 13. He is considered to be a great | | | | Ideally located in the heart of the city, the Citadines |
| militarist and politician from China's colourful past who | | | | Xi'an Central residence is the perfect accommodation |
| revolutionized the country's social and political history. | | | | base for those looking to explore this historically rich |
| He not only unified China as one country and was | | | | city. Attractions such as the Drum Tower, the Bell |
| responsible for building the country's first Great Wall, | | | | Tower and the Xian Ancient City Wall are all within |
| but he also brought about many significant changes | | | | walking distance of this contemporary residence, whilst |
| that included the standardizing of the Chinese currency | | | | the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum is only an hour's drive |
| and language among its various states. Shortly after | | | | away for guests. |
| becoming King, he began to build the Mausoleum | | | | |