Xi'an chef turns Terracotta Warriors into chocolate treat
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The Terracotta Army is a visual feat for all of those who visit Xi'an in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and now a hotel in the city is offering a sweet treat inspired by the warriors. /VCG Photo

The Terracotta Army is a visual feat for all of those who visit Xi'an in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and now a hotel in the city is offering a sweet treat inspired by the warriors. /VCG Photo

The earthenware life-size soldiers have been transformed into chocolate figures that are 15 centimeters tall. Each piece of chocolate sells for 68 yuan (10 U.S. dollars). /VCG Photo

The earthenware life-size soldiers have been transformed into chocolate figures that are 15 centimeters tall. Each piece of chocolate sells for 68 yuan (10 U.S. dollars). /VCG Photo

The Terracotta Warriors were meant to protect China's First Emperor Qin Shihuang in the afterlife. /VCG Photo

The Terracotta Warriors were meant to protect China's First Emperor Qin Shihuang in the afterlife. /VCG Photo

Sun Hao, the pastry chef behind these culinary concoctions said that he has been trying to introduce chocolate treats in line with Xi'an culture since he watched a chocolate competition overseas 10 years ago. /VCG Photo

Sun Hao, the pastry chef behind these culinary concoctions said that he has been trying to introduce chocolate treats in line with Xi'an culture since he watched a chocolate competition overseas 10 years ago. /VCG Photo