A collection of sculptures that depict the armies of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, Terracotta Warriors and horses are a set of world renowned attractions. When selecting Xian accommodation, an option to keep in mind is Citadines Xingqing Palace Xi’an which offers a selection of elegant serviced apartments Xian. Terracotta Warriors and horses date back to the the late third century BC. Among the figures are horses, chariots and warriors of various heights. Initially there were 150 cavalry horses, 130 chariots and over 8,000 soldiers. Other military figures seen at the pits include non-military figures such as musicians, strongmen, acrobats and officials.