The Qin Mausoleum, though historically significant, is not a must see in Xi'an (though it is enroute to the Terracotta Warriors). The reason for this is because much of the site remains unexcavated.
A series of steps lead to the top of the mound.
Here is a description of the burial chamber:
The coffin of Emperor Qin Shi Huang was cast in bronze. Underground Palace was gem-studded replica of imperial housing above ground. Moreover, booby traps with automatic-shooting arrows were installed to deter would-be tomb robbers. Heaven and earth were represented in the central chamber of the tomb. Ceiling shaped into sun, moon and stars by inlaying pearls and gems symbolizes the sky and the ground was an accumulation point of rivers, lakes and seas, like Yellow River and Yangtze River, which stands for the earth. It is said that the underground palace was brightly lit by whale oil lamps for eternity.
There really isn't much too see at the site. Here, performers keep the tourists entertained.
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