So after unifying China and building it's great wall, the first Emperor of China convinced himself that his wise men had cracked the code to eternal life. Building himself an army to continue to serve him in the underworld, the whole works was burnt down by a peasant rebellion a year after his death.

What you see today is what was identically discovered by a farmer digging a well. The farmer is now the manager of the museum facility and if you're lucky he might be there to sign museum books for you.

Altogether a lovely experience, I gave it a Very Good instead of Excellent because of the crowds you have to work with being there.

The excavation site, and the museum are a great sight. The museum even has the doll used during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, as well as many examples of the Tarra-cotta woriers. You can even have one made of your likeness as a souvenier.

I never saw a museum like this before, it will blow your mind, if you are in China for tourism this is definitely a must. They place is so rich in terms of history and archaeology findings. If you go to Xi'An do not forget to visit the Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall.

If you only have a short time in Xi'an and only do one thing it must be this. Was amazed at the sheer size and amount of exhibits and found it well laid out and absolutely fascinating. We went on a pre organised tour and it is located quite a way out from the town centre so I imagine would be quite difficult to find on your own. If you can get Mr Shang to sign any books you buy there lovely old man and apparently the guy who discovered the warriors.