The Terracotta Army is one of the most famous attractions in China because of its historical significance and uniqueness. First Emperor of Qin unified China in 221 B.C. He ordered the creation of this model army. It is very significant because hundreds of fine life-size models represent the army that triumphed over all other Chinese armies at that time. The army was the decisive factor in forming a united China. The army of terracotta statues was made to be buried with the First Emperor of Qin as a show of his glory.
兵马俑(the Terracotta Army)由于它的历史意义和独特性而成为中国最知名的景点之一。秦始皇于公元前221年统一中国。他下令建造了这个军队的模型。兵马俑意义非常,因为数以百计精美的真人大小的模型代表了当时横扫中国所有其他军队的庞大军队。这个军队是统一的中国能够形成的决定性因素。兵马俑的陶俑(terracotta statues)是用来为秦始皇殉葬的,以彰显他的荣耀。