The Terracotta Warriors — Geocache of the Week

Traditional Cache
GC30Y71
by Ushaci
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
China
N 34° 23.069 E 109° 16.424

For thousands of years, humans have speculated about what lies beyond death. Will it be bright? Dark? Scary?

For the first emperor of China, Qin, this question inspired an unprecedented nationwide construction project; the fruits of this labor are known as the Terracotta Warriors, funerary art on a grand scale. 

Today, a geocache with over 200 Favorite points acts as our compass through time and discovery

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The Golden Circle  — Geocache of the Week

Wherigo® Cache
GC6AZJF
by Impulssi
Difficulty:
4
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Iceland
N 64° 15.331 W 021° 07.675

“Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.” – Ray Bradbury

Have you ever witnessed a place so wondrous and magnificent, yet so harsh and raw that you dare not look away?

Journey with us as we explore Iceland’s Golden Circle with geysers, craters, and waterfalls galore!

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The cave of Wadi Shab — Geocache of the Week

Traditional Cache
GC4501Z
by baltic penguins
Difficulty:
3
Terrain:
5
Location:
Oman
N 22° 49.905 E 059° 13.633

Lights, camera, action! 🎬  

0700 hours. You’re a spy on a daring assignment. Your mission? Locate a secret treasure hidden somewhere in Oman’s winding ravine system. 

Pack your water gear and hold your breath; we’re diving into the cave of Wadi Shab (GC4501Z), our Geocache of the Week! 

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Batten down the hatches for two new souvenirs!

At last, the sailor returns! You sailed the seven seas in 2022 and explored high and low! It’s finally time to tie down your vessel, put your feet up, and feel grounded by the earth below. 

To celebrate the end of the year and the launch of another, Geocaching HQ is releasing two new souvenirs! To help you make the most of the season, we compiled some seafarers’ wisdom to finish your journey strong.

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