Xi'an - City Sights

Terracotta Army

What material are the Terracotta Warriors made from?

Terracotta clay

What dynasty did Emperor Qin Shi Huang belong to?

Qin

Which type of soldier is NOT part of the Terracotta Army?

Navy sailors

Why were no two Terracotta Warriors made exactly alike?

Each was individually sculpted to appear unique

Approximately how many Terracotta figures have been unearthed so far?

Over 8,000

Which UNESCO designation does the Terracotta Army site hold?

World Heritage Site

What were the warriors originally painted with?

Bright pigments

What kind of weapons were found with the Terracotta Warriors?

Real bronze weapons

Where are the Terracotta Warriors housed for public viewing today?

Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang Museum

What feature of the Terracotta Army site amazed archaeologists?

The scale and realism of the figures

Ancient City Wall

How many gates does the Xi'an City Wall have?

Four

In which direction does Yongning Gate, a major entrance in Xi'an ancient city wall, face?

South

What activity is popular among tourists on top of the wall?

Biking along the wall edge

What feature surrounds the Xi'an City Wall for extra protection?

Moat

What shape does the Xi'an City Wall form around the city?

Rectangular

Which ancient capital was protected by the Xi'an City Wall?

Chang'an

What was the main purpose of the Xi'an City Wall?

Defense and surveillance

How tall is the wall on average?

12 meters

Which festival often features lantern displays on the Xi'an City Wall?

Spring Festival

What material was primarily used to build the Xi'an City Wall?

Rammed earth and brick

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

The pagoda was originally built during which Chinese dynasty?

Tang

What was the primary purpose of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda?

To store Buddhist scriptures and relics

What ancient journey is commemorated by the pagoda's construction?

Xuanzang's pilgrimage to India

What type of structure is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda?

Brick pagoda

How many stories does the current version of the pagoda have?

Seven

What kind of architectural design is the pagoda known for?

Tiered square structure

What major cultural site is located near the pagoda?

Da Ci'en Temple

Which animal is symbolically associated with the pagoda's name?

Wild goose

What event caused damage to the pagoda but led to renovations over time?

Earthquake

What makes the pagoda an important tourist and spiritual site today?

It combines ancient architecture and Buddhist history