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DAY 14 XI’AN Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner At 9:00 AM be ready in the lobby of the Shangri La Hotel in preparation for a full-day of exploring. Experience one of the most incredible sights in the world, the 'Teracotta Warriors'. In 1974, while digging a well, a farmer stumbled upon the third century B.C. burial grounds of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi. An archaeological dig has uncovered an army of more than 8,000 life-sized terracotta statues, each with distinctive physical features. These soldiers have been guarding their emperor's tomb, under-ground for over 2,000 years. This afternoon visit the Ancient City Wall. The wall was th built in the 14 century during the Ming Dynasty. The walls, ramparts, and watchtowers form one of the oldest and most complete city defenses in the world. This evening enjoy dinner and a Tang Dynasty Theater Performance. Overnight: Shangri-La Hotel Xi’an – Horizon Floor Room IS NOW COMPLETE