My Tour Guide, Sally

Terracotta Warriors

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July 30th 2012
The Terracotta Warriors are one of China's top tourists attractions. When I found out I was going to Xi'An and asked what I should see there, I was told that this site was nearby but, although it was one of the main tourist attractions in the country, once you've seen one warrior, you've seen them all, and the pictures are as good as going. I decided to go for myself anyways, and a ... read more

Asia » China » Shaanxi » Xi'an

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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