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  • Wandering Spaulls

    The Scintillating Face of Modern China | Aug 10 07'

    by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Xi'an

    "One of the most intriguing and vibrant cities in China"

    Xi'an is one of the most intriguing and vibrant cities in China.  Even more so than its flashy counterparts in Beijing and Shanghai it blends... Continue reading »

  • HungryJoe

    Another city, another wall | Nov 07 07'

    by HungryJoe a 46 year old male from Bournemouth, on vacation in Xi'an

    "...swordplay, drums, spinning tops ..."

    Xi'an is surrounded by a city wall 8m high. We hired bicycles and cycled round on top of it. It took an hour and a half and was very enjoyable. In... Continue reading »

  • The Three Amigos

    Xi'an, China | Nov 14 06'

    by The Three Amigos a traveling as a family from Alameda, on vacation in Xi'an

    "Terracotta army and fountains............"

    Xi’an and Franc! We were met at Xi’an airport by William, our new guide. Apparently, in China, the guides all choose English names, because foreign... Continue reading »

  • ShellyG

    The Chinese Bellagio... | Jun 25 07'

    by ShellyG a 29 year old female from Arlington, on vacation in Xi'an

    Megan and I managed to take the overnight train to Xi'an without too much drama.  I will say that on the way to the train station we saw a who... Continue reading »

  • D&J

    Day 104: Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors | Nov 18 08'

    by D&J a traveling as a couple from Edinburgh, on vacation in Xi'an

    After another joyous night in our hotel we head out early into the bitterly cold morning to find a bus to the Terracotta Warriors, our goal to get... Continue reading »

  • Adro&Sean

    Once Were Warriors | Jun 29 07'

    by Adro&Sean a 27 year old female traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Xi'an

    "As you exit the station, the first view of Xi'an is primo."

    Sorry about the lack of photos but the camera was stolen. We're going to get some from fellow travelers later.  And yes Keren, we did co... Continue reading »

  • Toni & Sam

    Xi'an | May 07 08'

    by Toni & Sam a traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Xi'an

    Day 3 – Xi’anSo at 6.10 in the morning the shoe box, opps, I mean Train pulled into Xian, it actually wasn’t that bad and one of the other guys on... Continue reading »

  • Syerah

    Day 5: The Incredible Terracotta Warriors | Aug 27 06'

    by Syerah a female from Toronto, on vacation in Xi'an

    "The Emperor believed that life under the ground was a continuation of life on earth. This was why the Emperor wished to have a whole army of soldiers (cavalry, infantry with charriots and weapons) all built and buried with him in his tomb."

    Until recently, Xi'an was a forgotten city.  Once the capital of the Chinese dynasty, Xi'an had contented itself to being a small town with fe... Continue reading »

  • Taisteal

    Terracotta Warriors on the Loose | Aug 26 06'

    by Taisteal a 97 year old male from Dublin, on vacation in Xi'an

    Well Xi'an, what can you say really that a Google search won't? In reality, it was a little strange arriving in a place like Xi'an, home of one of... Continue reading »

  • GWiZ

    Western Relief | Apr 01 08'

    by GWiZ a 30 year old male from Palo Alto, on vacation in Xi'an

    "History and craftsmanship own the awe of the Terracotta Army."

    Many people who have yet to visit China may not know this city.  Those that do often know it for its famed Terracotta Warrior Army.  Odds... Continue reading »

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