Day 36: Xi'an

Trip Start Apr 16, 2009
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Trip End May 31, 2009


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Friday, May 22, 2009

Yesterday, I arrived in Xi'an. In Shanghai, it was quite heavily raining, and I was even happy to use my rain jacket and rain protection for the back pack. Otherwise, it would have been so useless taking them all the way to China. In fact, as always it seems, I took too many things with me. But that's another story.
Xi'an is world-famous for the Terracotta Army of Warriors. However, this sight is east of Xi'an, and quite a ride. I will do a tour tomorrow to visit this place, amongst others. Xi'an as a city is one of the few with a remaining city wall which is quite impressive (rebuilt and restored, though). Inside, the old town with the main sights can be found: Bell Tower, Drum Tower, the Muslim quarter and its Great Mosque. Before taking a rest in the afternoon, I spent the whole morning and lunchtime around these places. Take a look at the pictures to get an impression of Xi'an city!
Part II of my Xi'an blog will then be devoted to the Terracotta Army of Warriors, the Banpu Museum and a tomb site.
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