Chinese pyramids, Imperial mausoleum in Lintong District, Xi'an, China.
The earthen pyramid rises 76 meters high and contains multiple chambers arranged in a pattern similar to the ancient capital of Xianyang.
Construction of the burial complex started in 246 BCE when Emperor Qin Shi Huang was 13 years old and required 700,000 workers over 38 years.
The mausoleum mirrors Chinese beliefs about afterlife, incorporating elements such as mercury rivers and celestial ceiling decorations with pearl constellations.
The tomb chamber remains sealed due to technical limitations in preservation methods and high mercury concentrations detected in the surrounding soil.
Farmers discovered the associated Terracotta Army in 1974, revealing thousands of individual clay soldiers with distinct facial features and clothing details.
Location: 麻线乡
GPS coordinates: 34.33806,108.56972
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
Gwanggaeto Stele
1723.8 km
International Friendship Exhibition
1684.2 km
Changjin Reservoir
1779.8 km
Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
1722.2 km
Yongling Mausoleum
1638.6 km
Hwando
1720.3 km
Bohyeonsa
1685.5 km
Wunü Mountain
1668.8 km
Ji'an Yalu River Border Railway Bridge
1728.8 km
Longwanqun National Forest Park
1789 km
Unbong Dam
1756.6 km
Huanren reservoir
1665.9 km
Ancient Tombs on the Donggou River
1719.9 km
Wunü Peaks National Forest Park
1721.4 km
通化玉皇閣
1726.9 km
松山水库
1855.9 km
玉皇山公園
1727.6 km
Chei Changjin-ho
1791.1 km
Kŭmgang-jŏsuji
1562.1 km
Pujŏn-ho
1811 km
Tŏksang-jŏsuji
1611.5 km
Yŏnp'ung-ho
1641.3 km
Kusŏng-jŏsuji
1596.1 km
T'aech'ŏn-jŏsuji
1626.6 km
Sŏŏsuri-chosuji
1812.2 km
Sohandae-chŏsuji
1812.3 km
Nangnim-ho
1792.1 km
Wiwŏn-jŏsuji
1701.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes