Following centuries of political fragmentation and division during the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period, rulers of the Qin and Han dynasties forged the first unified China in history. Emperor Qin Shihuang (the 'First Emperor') established a centralised political system, standardised the systems of measurements and writing. The Han dynasty innovated on Qin’s unified approach and laid down Confucianism as the ideology of the nation, cultivating a prosperous and flourishing empire which deeply influencing the politics and culture of China for the next two thousand years.

The exhibition features over 100 pieces (sets) of treasured exhibits, including the terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shihuang, the warrior and animal figurines of the Emperor Jing of Han, components of chariot, as well as architectural components, showcasing the development of politics, economy, culture, technology and cross-border transportation during the Qin and Han dynasties. The exhibition also introduces the historical development of Hong Kong of the periods.

Venue address: Moonchu Historical Images and Culture Gallery and 1/F Main Lobby, Hong Kong Museum of History