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For many centuries Xi'an was the capitol of China. These years left their
mark on the city, but one discovery has catapulted Xi'an to the forefront of the
ranks of the worlds tourist destination: The 2000 year old buried army of
Terracotta Warriors of the Ming emperor Qin Shi Huangdi
Thursday, May 17
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We fly into Xi'an and go straight to an Imperial Dumpling banquet in a
restaurant in the heart of the city. |
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 The
central square, near the Drum Tower, is alive with people enjoying the
cool night air. |
Friday, May 18
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We start out with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda |
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 The
prayer cushion was protected by a mat that seemed to be made from snack
food wrappers! |
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 The
buildings around the pagoda have been carefully restored to their original
colors and roof lines. |
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But the highlight of our trip is our visit to the Terracotta
Warriors |
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We wrapped up the day with a sample of "Tang dynasty" music
and dance. |
Saturday, May 19
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Up early, and off to the airport for our flight to Shanghai |
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