Vinny & Dog's Epic Trek Part 2: Xian and the (almost) route to Lhasa Well After leaving Beijing and settling into a nice little Hostel of sorts in Xian, (not the kind from the movie Hostel either!) I was ready to see the biggest Army of clay unearthed to date. The first day I walked around Xian to see some of the sights. I went through this place known as the Muslim Quarter and up the hutongs, or alleyways, which seem to intertwine the city and offer a endless possibilities. You can find all sorts of stuff throughout the alleys to include toys, silk covered books, silk clothing, cigarettes, food, drinks, and all the tourist knick knack that you find walking through any city with tourism. Most if it is literally crap which you don't really ... read more