In the north there is the Terracotta Warriors, in the south there is Xiongjia Zhong — the Chu King's Chariot Array is magnificent, unique in China, and number one under heaven

In the north there is the Terracotta Warriors, in the south there is Xiongjia Zhong — the Chu King's Chariot Array is magnificent, unique in China, and number one under heaven.

Starting from Wuhan, after a nearly three-hour drive, we arrived at the Chu King's Chariot Array in Jingzhou.

The main gate of the scenic area is composed of several umbrella-shaped structures arranged side by side, which is somewhat novel. Facing the gate is a landscape wall made of red lanterns, with the eight characters "Unique in China, Number One Under Heaven" flanked by two galloping war horse sculptures on each end.

Walking forward along the scenic road, there are signs introducing various types of Chu state vehicles on both sides, along with some rest seats decorated with wheels, highlighting the scenic area's theme.

On the way to the core area of the scenic spot, there is a small square where ritual archery performances are held at regular intervals, attracting visitors to stop and watch. After the performance, visitors can participate in archery, which is actually a marketing tactic of the scenic area's archery range.

Entering the cultural relic protection area, the first thing we see are two large mounds covered with grass — these are the Chu King's Mausoleum and the Queen's Mausoleum. The Chu King's Mausoleum is about 16 meters above ground, and the Queen's Mausoleum is about 8 meters above ground.

At the top of the Chu King's Mausoleum, there is a viewing platform from which you can overlook the entire scenic area. On both sides of the Chu King's Mausoleum and the Queen's Mausoleum, there are also sacrificial burial pits for the Chu King and the Queen.

Behind the Chu King's Mausoleum and the Queen's Mausoleum is the Chariot Array site exhibition hall.

Inside the Chariot Array exhibition hall, there are 40 magnificent chariot pits, all enclosed or covered by glass cases, so visitors can only view them through the glass.

Pit No. 1 is the longest single chariot pit discovered in China, containing unearthed chariots and horses, including two-horse chariots, four-horse chariots, and six-horse chariots. According to the tour guide, the horses in the Chariot Array were killed and buried together with the war chariots.

In the exhibition hall, there is a long screen that scrolls scenes of war chariots on the march, giving visitors a sense of being on site. The surrounding walls are adorned with related murals.

The scenic area also has an unearthed artifact exhibition hall, divided into three exhibition spaces: "Underground Kingdom," "Soul of the Nation: Jade," and "The Brilliance of Bronze." These introduce the cemetery, Chu jade, and bronze artifacts respectively, displaying some of the jade and bronze objects unearthed from the Chu King's Chariot Array.

A 10-minute archaeological documentary in the exhibition hall details the discovery and excavation process of the Chu King's Chariot Array.