Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors

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November 20th 2012
We came to Xi'an for one purpose really, to see the Terracotta Army, however there are a few other things to do in Xi'an too. We arrived in Xi'an in the early evening after a 6 hour bus ride from Pingyao. The ride was quite good with comfy seats so we had a good sleep most of the way and didn't feel too tired. We booked into our hostel - Han Tang Inn and were greeted by a really ... 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