Clay terracotta warrior making

• Type: Cultural Immersion/ Art & Architecture / History
• Duration: 1 hour
• Location: Village near Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum

After visiting the terra cotta army in Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, your private guide will bring you to a village near the museum. Get more knowledge on how to make a clay warrior before you make your very own miniature clay warrior in a traditional cave dwelling in the village. This experience is suitable for people of all ages and is certainly entertaining especially for children and for those who are fond of terracotta warriors. The life-size terra cotta army was created to protect the tomb of the first emperor of China to accompany him into the afterlife and help him rule the underworld. You are sure amazed by the excellent technical and artistic qualities of this group of hyper-realistic clay soldiers. From the uniforms and unique facial expressions of the warriors to the horses’ halters, everything is simply spectacular. Though the terra cotta army you saw in the museum is largely grey nowadays, patches of paint are evident in the once brightly colored statues.

In the cave-dwelling and its courtyard, you will spot some exquisite replications of terra cotta warriors of different sizes. Mini terra cotta warrior can be easily made from yellow clay and mold provided in the workshop. This cultural and art immersion program is edutainment for kids and adolescents as it nurtures both their manipulative ability and provides knowledge of Xi'an's history. Since the whole process of making a terra cotta warrior is complicated and time-consuming, you will only experience the first stage of making this clay figurine. Although you are not able to bring home your half-done mini terra cotta warrior, a completed one will be given to you as a souvenir of this cultural experience.  

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