Xi'an city Walls

The Army of Terracotta Soldiers

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September 20th 2010
Just wanted to post some pictures from our visit to the army of the terracotta soldiers. it's an amazing sight to see the details of all the soldiers as no two are alike. They're actually still digging and excavating the site after 40 years! It's hazy, hot, and humid here in Xi'an. A thick layer of pollution and humidity surround the whole city center. Xi'an is unique in that it is one of ... 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