Shaanxi History Museum

History museum · Hsi-an

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"Shaanxi's Rich Collection of Cultural Relics Built in the grand architectural style of the Tang Dynasty, the huge Shaanxi History Museum offers a comprehensive overview of the history of the ancient capital. The museum houses over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi Province. Highlights include sculptures of the twelve Chinese zodiac figures, murals depicting a polo match, and four original terracotta warrior statues."

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91 Xiaozhai E Rd, Yanta District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China, 710064 Get directions

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