Amazing places where tourists aren't allowed

The Terracotta Army warriors at the tomb of China’s First Emperor in Xian. Unesco World Heritage site.
The Terracotta Army warriors at the tomb of China’s First Emperor in Xian. Unesco World Heritage site.

The world is full of amazing places but not all of them welcome visitors.

We look at five where tourism is either prohibited or heavily restricted.

The tomb of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang is one that is off-limits.

When he passed away in 210 BC the ruler was buried with everything he may need in the afterlife. That includes thousands of terracotta figures representing Army personnel, horses, servants and family members.

China has opted not to excavate the central area of the tomb out of respect for the dead. Therefore, humans cannot see and may never know what else is in there.

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