From Picasa Album Xian
A bit behind on posting photos. Above are some photos from our trip to Xian to see the Terracotta Soldiers. I've never been handed so many people's telephone numbers telling me to call them if we had any trouble while we were there. So naturally Joe and I were a bit nervous when we got there. But managed to trek it to see the Terracotta Soldiers via public transportation and make it around the city with no problem. Just hold onto your handbags. Joe saw some people eyeing mine and a friend of ours caught a boys hand in her purse!
Didn't know this, but Xian used to be the capital of China before Beijing. There is a plethora of Chinese historical monuments you can visit outside of the city. The tomb of Qin Shi Huang (1st emperor of China who build Terracotta Army) is still unexcavated. Friends had told us that they are starting to excavate next year! That one is definitely one to watch for.
We only had a few hours to roam around the city, but I would definitely want to go back and spend more time in the Muslim Quarter. Renting a bike to ride around the city wall is good fun as well.
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On another note, Joe and I are headed back home on Wed for the holidays. Yippee!!
Didn't know this, but Xian used to be the capital of China before Beijing. There is a plethora of Chinese historical monuments you can visit outside of the city. The tomb of Qin Shi Huang (1st emperor of China who build Terracotta Army) is still unexcavated. Friends had told us that they are starting to excavate next year! That one is definitely one to watch for.
We only had a few hours to roam around the city, but I would definitely want to go back and spend more time in the Muslim Quarter. Renting a bike to ride around the city wall is good fun as well.
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On another note, Joe and I are headed back home on Wed for the holidays. Yippee!!
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