Xi'an Warning or Danger Tips by Mairo21

First of all, if you are planning to exchange your local currency for Chinese RMB, please do so at a bank or at your hotel's front desk. Also, do not exchange more than you really need. Believe me, a little of bit of your own money, can last a long time. Exchange little bit at a time. Also, before you head out remember to get different denominations. You don't want to go out with only large bills. Reason being, if you want to buy a small item from someone on the street, you can't be sure they will give you back REAL money or even the same currency. DO NOT attempt to exchange your money on the street or in alleyways. Also, when exchanging at hotels, hold on to your receipt, it will be easier to exchange RMB's back into your currency that way.

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Contrary to belief, you are now able to photograph the Terra Cotta Warriors. I have read other peoples tips from the past, and some people were saying that you couldn't take pictures when visiting the exhibits. Other's said that you could, but you would have to bribe the guards or pay them off. When I went, there was no problems whatsoever at any of the 3 pits.

The only thing, or should I say person that I think you should take caution photographing, would have to be of the farmer who discovered the Terra Cotta Warriors in 1974...Mr.Yang.
Mr. Yang took the discovered pieces to officials. Since then, the government has given him his current job. Sign, and promote the sales of books of the Terra Cotta Warriors. At first, Mr.Yang was very happy to have received this job, but after 32 years of doing the same thing over and over. He has grown quite bitter, and holds a fan over his face because he doesn't want anyone to take his photograph. Can you blame him?

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