City Wall at night

Xi'an, China

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April 12th 2015
A couple hours flight today on Shanghai Airlines to Xi’an China. First stop was the City Wall which was created by the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Spent some time walking a small part of the 8.5 mile wall. We were then taken to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda where we enjoyed the buddhas and grounds on a beautiful Spring day. Dinner was dumplings at a local restaurant. Very interesting food - ... read more

Asia » China

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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