The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan in Jinan

Why is The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan So Special?

The Terracotta Warriors pit in Weishan (济南危山兵马俑) was a Han Dynasty burial pit. The pit is 9.7 meters in length, 1.9 meters in width and about 70 centimeters in depth. Over 100 colored terracotta warriors were unearthed in this pit. According to the Han Dynasty aristocrat burial system, the terracotta warriors were arranged in an orderly manner with the cavalry in the front, chariots in the middle, and foot soldiers in the rear.

Where is The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan？

The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan were discovered at the halfway point to Weishan Hill, 43.5 kilometers away from Jinan City, the capital of east China's Shandong Province.

How to Get to The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan?

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Independent Travel

For independent travelers you can

By Bus: take bus K301 and get off at Shengjing Stop. Then you need to walk approximately 1.1 kilometers.

Main Attractions in The Terracotta Warriors of Weishan

Chariot Pit

Chariot Pit is about 9.7m long, 1.9m wide and 0.7m-0.9m deep. The Terracotta Warriors in the pit shows the daily life of Han Dynasty's noble. More than 400 funeral objects are laid there. Due to the broken roof, the terracotta horses, carriages and warriors are severely damaged.

Pit two

Pit 2 is located to the west of Pit 1. It is 3.3 meters long and 26 meters wide. A car, two horses and seven terracotta figures were found at the bottom of the pit, five of which were maids.

Useful Travel Tips

1. It would be better for you to hire a tour guide for a better understanding of Terracotta Warriors cultural.
2. If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package with us.

Nearby Attractions

• Baotu Spring Park in Jinan
• Black Tiger Spring in Jinan
• Daming Lake in Jinan
• Thousand Buddha Mountain in Jinan
• Five Dragon Pool in Jinan
• Spring City Square in Jinan

Edited by Emily Wang/王海玲