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I visited the TERRACOTTA ARMY in CHINA 🇨🇳 before another BREAKDOWN! S01E42

Destination:ChinaProvince:ShaanxiCity:Xi’an
I visited the TERRACOTTA ARMY in CHINA 🇨🇳 before another BREAKDOWN! S01E42
Checkpoint Chaser2026-02-2128 min

The traveler’s journey from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur includes a stop to see the Terracotta Army near Xi’an. Maintenance on the vehicle Sunshine starts the day on a smooth note, followed by the chance to glimpse the famous site. Soon after, the mood shifts as the traveler feels unwell and the weather deteriorates with heavy rain, dangerous roads, and falling rocks that make the ride feel like a real challenge. Another piece of equipment breaks, raising the stakes as to whether the journey can continue and if the crew will reach the end of the episode. The story stays focused on resilience, the pull of travel dreams, and the stubborn hope that the trip can endure the unforeseen obstacles while chasing the next checkpoint. The tone remains candid, emphasizing personal limits, unpredictable weather, and the camaraderie needed to press on through adversity.

--- Checkpoint Chaser
February 21, 2026, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:25rainy Xi’an start
  2. 1:20Terracotta Army intro
  3. 4:46best preserved statue
  4. 6:18spark plug order
  5. 9:46highway rule chat
  6. 14:14hotel check-in in Hanzhong
  7. 16:30entering new province and highway limit
  8. 18:04long national-road day in rain
  9. 25:56arrival and room check

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I visited the TERRACOTTA ARMY in CHINA 🇨🇳 before another BREAKDOWN! S01E42

In this episode travelers from Checkpoint Chaser head from Amsterdam toward Kuala Lumpur with a stop at the renowned Terracotta Army. The day begins calmly as maintenance on Sunshine goes smoothly and a chance to glimpse the legend of Xi’an’s Terracotta Army sets an exciting tone. But the mood shifts quickly as the traveler isn’t feeling 100 percent, and the next day brings a dramatic turn in the weather. Relentless rain, treacherous roads, and falling rocks transform the ride into a rugged challenge that tests both nerves and equipment. Then comes another breakdown, threatening to derail the whole journey. Will the crew be able to keep moving or will this episode end before reaching its destination? It’s a road trip full of iconic sights and stubborn perseverance, where travel ambition meets real world hurdles and the ever-present question of whether a trip can survive the unexpected.”

Xi’an Terracotta Army visit and a tough, weather battered e1

In this episode of my journey from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, the day starts calmly with some maintenance on Sunshine and a visit to the world-famous Terracotta Army. Unfortunately, I’m not feeling 100%. The next day I feel better, but the weather takes a serious turn. Relentless rain, dangerous...

Attractions in this video: Terracotta Army