Xi'an,Qin Shi Huang's Tomb,34.381864,109.25354,16,S

This mound of earth is believed to cover the actual burial chamber of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang (秦始皇). According to Sima Qian (司马迁), the first great Chinese historian (and considered by some to be China's Shakespeare), the tomb contained a model of China, with flowing mercury representing the rivers, lakes, and seas. A revolving map of the stars and planets was on the ceiling, and countless riches were buried with the emperor. There are also several booby traps to counter would-be grave robbers.

The Terra-Cotta Soldiers are to the west nearby.