Lee Kuan Yew

The late Lee Kuan Yew, former prime minister of Singapore visited the site in 1976, when the museum was still under construction. [Photo/cnwest]

With more than 3,000 years of history, the ancient capital of Xi'an has attracted numerous dignitaries over the years.

Of course, a trip to Xi’an is not complete without at least one visit to one of the city’s historic sites. As the Eighth Wonder of the World and a UNESCO world cultural heritage site, the Terracotta Warriors undoubtedly top the list of attractions to visit.

The late Lee Kuan Yew, former prime minister of Singapore and often revered as the father of Singapore, was the first foreign leader to visit the site in 1976, when the museum was still under construction.

UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon once wrote an inscription for the museum in Chinese and told museum staff that the Terracotta Warriors were the best reflection of the splendid culture and exquisite technology of ancient China.

Edited by Jacob Hooson