The main reason for visiting Xi'an as a tourist is the chance to see the incredible 2000-year-old Terracotta Warriors from the Qin dynasty. It's completely worth it. I can't really describe the scale of this place, but it's mind boggling. We also met one of the farmers who discovered the warriors in 1974 - he happened to be there that day signing copies of a commemorative book. There was a picture of him shaking Bill Clinton's hand, that's how we know he was the real deal... it definitely wasn't any type of play for tourist dollars ;)
Other highlights from the day
- Xi'an city wall
- Great Mosque/Muslim Quarter
- Bell & Drum Towers
- Dumpling banquet & show
(See my favorite shots from the entire trip here!)
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