Warrior

Terracotta Warriors & Chinese truck drivers

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October 14th 2010
A big day. We started out with a quick $3 breakfast in the lobby of our hotel and then off to see the warriors. Having basically travelled to Xi'an just to see a bunch of clay men we hoped it would all be worthwhile. I can say after viewing what are regarded as the 8th Wonder of the World that they are definately worth the journey. Anyone visiting China should take the time. Books and TV can't rea ... read more

Asia » China

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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