Many sizes of calligraphy brushes for sale in the art district

In Xi'an

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September 5th 2010
Xi'an is a great place to unwind from the rigors of our adventures further south and west. We are across from the Drum Tower, right in the heart of the tourist area and next to the Muslum Quarter. We're taking it easy, seeing the sights and enjoying being in the city, for a few days before heading out to the terracotta warriors tomorrow and Mt. Hua the next day and then back to Beijing and home. ... read more

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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