Shaanxi History Museum

Shaanxi History Museum Review

Although museums in China are often underwhelming, this is a notable exception. The works in this imposing two-story structure, built in 1991, range from crude Paleolithic stone tools to gorgeously sculpted ceramics from the Tang Dynasty. Several terra-cotta warriors taken from the tombs outside town are on display. The exhibits, which have English descriptions, leave no doubt that China has long been the world's most advanced culture. The museum no longer charges an admission fee; instead, a limited number of tickets are handed out in the morning and the afternoon. To secure tickets, visitors must arrive early to wait in line.