"Fascinating Xian" Xi'an by Paul2001
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Visiting Xian was one of my high points of my journey through China. I found that because of it's historical importance, Xian had a great many attractions that were worth seeing. Of course the most important are the famed Terracotta Warriors located just east of the city, however there much more to see. Xian has one of the best museums in China, there are several great architectural monuments and the massive and well restored city walls. Unlike most Chinese cities that I visited, I found myself pressed for time here in my effort to hit all of these fine attractions. If you visit Xian give it a lot of time if you want to see all of its worthy sites.
- Pros:Great Attractions, Rich History
- Cons:Maybe too Modern at the expense of its past. Pollution.
- In a nutshell:One of China's Greatest Cities
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The Terracotta Warriors Part 2
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The Terracotta Army can now be visited in three large pavilions or vaults depending on your interpretation. I visited... more travel advice
The Great Mosque
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The Drum Tower
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The Drum Tower compliements the nearby Bell Tower. Like the Bell Tower it was used to announce the time. Also like the... more travel advice
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Excellent tips on a city I will visit later this year.
Xian looks like a fascinating city. The terra cotta warriors must be one of the greatest sights in China, if not the world.
Thanx, Paul, for the virtual tour. FL
What an interresting place ! Qin Shi Huang's terracotta-warriors are still fighting - 2200 years for him and now for the tourist-industry of modern China !
great tips!