On Feb 5, a tourist violation occurred in the Terracotta Warriors scenic spot at the Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum Museum in Xi ‘an, Shaanxi province. The video shows that a male tourist jumped over the fence and jumped into the burial pit area of the Terracotta warriors, causing citizens at the scene to cry, and a scenic staff quickly came forward to pull him out and take him away from the pit.
On February 6, the reporter learned from the Lintong Branch of Xi ‘an Public Security Bureau that the staff of the scenic spot alerted the police at the first time after the incident, and the police of the police station under the jurisdiction immediately rushed to the scene for disposal. After investigation, the man did not directly touch the terracotta warriors after jumping into the pit, and did not have a substantial impact on the safety of cultural relics. According to the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Administration of Public Security Penalties and related regulations on the protection of cultural relics, the police seriously criticized and educated him, and imposed appropriate fines.

Xi ‘an police warned that the Terracotta Warriors and horses are under national protection, and any act of damaging, climbing or entering the protected area without permission is illegal. Visitors should consciously observe the regulations and observe in a civilized way. The management of the scenic spot also said that it would further strengthen inspections and improve protective measures to ensure the safety of cultural relics and the order of visits.