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Detail of Great Mosque at night in Muslim Quarter  
   

Detail of Great Mosque at night in Muslim Quarter

The Great Mosque of Xi’an is the oldest and one of the most renowned mosques in the country, founded in 742. Particularly interesting to see as it follows traditional Chinese architecture as opposed to most other Chinese mosques.
Xi'an

October 21st 2013
A trip to Xi’an necessarily revolves around a visit to the Army of the Terracotta Warriors, although there are many other fascinating sights in the area, notably the Tomb of Emperor Jingdi, the Shannxi History Museum, the Big Goose Pagoda, the Great Mosque and the Muslim Quarter - fantastic street food at the night market! – in addition to some wonderful temples and historical buildings. Do no ... read more
Asia » China » Shaanxi » Xi'an

Chinese Flag 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
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