This week’s featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor of China. Qin Shi Huang took the title of emperor in 221 BC, and fought to subjugate and unify most of what today is modern-day China.

The Qin Dynasty did not last long after Qin Shi Huang’s death-the next 2 rulers were inept and the dynasty was replaced by what would become the Han Dynasty in 206 BC.

However, before the dynasty collapsed, the kingdom spared no expense to send its first emperor into the next life in style.  Qin Shi Huang was buried in an elaborate tomb accompanied by what is estimated to be over 8,000 larger-than-life terracotta soldiers, acrobats and musicians, along with assorted calvary horses and horse-drawn chariots.

Other than the Terracotta Army’s size and scope, the most amazing thing about it is the attention to detail.  No two soldiers are alike-they all have individual features and facial expressions.

The mausoleum is located 30-35 kilometers east of Xian City. Although much of the mausoleum has yet to be excavated, there are still interesting exhibits open to the public.

However, you do need a  China visa to visit.  If you are visiting China as a tourist, you need an “L” visa.  What does it take to get an “L” visa? You will need the following:

• One completed Chinese visa application
• Your US passport
• One  passport photo

If your plane leaves in the seven days, you should also include a copy of your travel itinerary to expedite your visa.

China visa regulations require you to get your visa before you leave the US-it is simply not possible to get a tourist visa on arrival.  RushMyTravelVisa can help guide you through the process of getting a China visa, as well as any other visas you may need for your trip.

We’ll take a look at your itinerary and research visa regulations for each country to ensure you don’t get caught by surprise. Then, we’ll walk you through the application process,  helping you avoid common mistakes that could hold up your visa application.

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