Day 209 to 221 (Aug 26 - Sept 7) China - Xi An and Beijing
September 7th 2006 blog by Dave & Bronia
Xi'an
It didn't take us long to discover that there's more to this city than just the Army of Terracotta Warriors for which it is famed. It is surrounded by an ancient wall for a start - which is in itself a monument that can be climbed and walked along. It is a spectacular vision as you approach the city limits with vast elaborate watchtowers dotted evenly along its l
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