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iscovered. The discovery amazed the world because of the large number of lifelike, lifesize terracotta army soldiers in the tomb. Each soldier is wearing an army uniform. No two faces look alike and each shows a different expression. Every year, many foreign tourists visit the Terracotta Army to admire the Chinese art from 2,000 years ago. For centuries, the Silk Road was the most important way of munication between East and West, it got its name in the 19th century. A German geographer proved it to be the route of silk trade between the early Europeans and the Chinese. However, people did not only pass silk along the Silk Road. People traded goods of many kinds. It was also important for the exchange of ideas. The Jiuzhaigou Valley is in the north of Sichuan Province. It is one of the natural wonders of the world. Every year, visitors from all over the world e to admire the mountains, lakes, streams, trees, underground springs, and waterfalls. The most amazing sights in the valley are probably the small lakes all over the mountains. The water reflects the sunlight in different colors. The valley is also home t