Diplomats in China Experience the Glory of the Han Dynasty in Maoling

On June 8, over 20 foreign diplomats in China from 15 countries visited Maoling Museum, located in Xianyang National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, and immersed themselves in the rich history of the Han Dynasty, which spans over a millennium.

Diplomats Visiting Maoling Museum

Maoling, often referred to as the Chinese Pyramid, is the mausoleum of Emperor Wu of Han and regarded as the finest tomb of the Han Dynasty. Maoling Museum exhibits the dynastic history of the Han Dynasty, featuring the Mausoleum of Emperor Wu of Han, the Tomb of Huo Qubing (a patriotic general in the Han Dynasty) and a collection of stone carvings.

Diplomats Visiting Maoling Museum

Diplomats Visiting Maoling Museum

The Most Prized Possession in Maoling Museum—Gilded Bronze Horse

Maoling Museum features three exhibitions, namely the stone carvings of the Western Han Dynasty, unearthed cultural relics and valuable cultural treasures. Notable relics such as the Stone Carving of Galloping Treading on Huns, Gilded Horse of Western Han, Gilded Bronze and Silver Ear Cup of Western Han are renowned for their preciousness.

"The place is immensely rich in culture, allowing us to delve into histories that date back thousands of years through the stone carvings and other cultural relics. The experience has been exceptional. I now have a better understanding of the culture of the Han Dynasty," expressed KANAHALAGE DEEPANI NALIKA KODIKARA, Minister-Counselor of Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in China.

KANAHALAGE DEEPANI NALIKA KODIKARA, Minister-Counselor of Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in China, appreciates cultural relics.

MOHAMMAD MASOUD SADEGHI (second from the right), Cultural Counselor of Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in China, appreciates stone carvings.

MOHAMMAD MASOUD SADEGHI, Cultural Counselor of Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in China stated, "Based on my understanding, Xianyang is a historical city with a rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years. Meanwhile, the city is experiencing rapid industrial development. I hope culture and industry can coexist harmoniously, without conflicting with one another. It is crucial to preserve the valuable cultural heritage and utilize advanced technology to pass it on and develop it further."