Terra Cotta Warriors close up 2

Xian

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February 6th 2009
Xian Terra Cotta Warriors The first day of Xian was spent going to see the famous terra cotta warriors. It took just under an hour to get to the warriors and the lonely planet book advice to get a tour guide while going around so you can learn more about the warriors. I did not know that all the warriors that were found have been remade as they were all broken when found. Also they are colou ... read more

Asia » China » Shaanxi » Xi'an

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more