Shaanxi Hotel Xi'an
No.1 Zhang Ba Gou Road Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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Arrival in Xi'an
... powerhouse of mainland China, there are clear examples of globalised designer names whilst wandering the streets. I spotted a number of Rolls Royces' and labels such as L.V., Gucci, Rolex and Prada have a clear presence along the main promenade. I sense the Chinese appetite for luxury goods is showing no sign of abating. Dinner that evening was a local dumpling banquet and at a cost of 100 (£10.50) Yuan per ...
On Yer Bike!
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Taking the bus back to the hotel, I had time to freshen up before heading out to the Great Mosque. The Mosque was lovely and peace full and a welcome break from the city. Afterwards I took a stroll into the market.
After 3pm a few of us decided to cycle the perimeter of Xi'an City Walls. The total was 8 miles. It was a very bumpy but enjoyable ride even though I had a wobbly wheel and no breaks. It was a good way to see the ...
The Eighth Wonder of the World
... ringing and drumming.
We have also visited Xi'an Museum which was recommended to us by a Swiss traveller in Shanghai. This was possibly the best museum we have visited, Xi'an has a fascinating history.
Besides visiting the tourist attractions, we popped into Dunkin' Donuts where we noticed a Chinese couple taking pictures of their donuts. They then started to eat their donuts with a knife and fork which we thought ...
Saving Private Shangguan Wenqing Raiyong
... of retail therapy at the market followed by street-food in the Muslim quarter, a good night’s rest, until the wheels on the bus go round and round...
Spirit rising: The quieter but equally impressive excavation pit #3 containing the horses and high-ranking officers.
Stilstuiper moment: The train to Xian...’nuff said!
Confucius Say: Hot mouth dinner mean hot bum ...
Day 2 in the big brother house.......
... so has them to lean on. Not that I have no-one .. when I said I was deffo leaving Jess gave me a hug and said she'd miss me and some of the others have said why be on my own when I can at least finish this trip with company. But that's not all it's about for me. I'm just not enjoying the trip and find the group hard to be around... they're not bad or mean kids. But they are just different to me and I can't live like they do. I have no idea what I'll do but I can make a plan when ...
This hotel was formerly known as: Shannxi Hotel Xian


