Showing posts with label Xian. Show all posts
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Army of Terracotta Warriors/Muslem Quarter Food


Army of Terracotta Warriors
It's the tomb of the Qin Emperor who was 1st unifier of China for over 2000 years.  When the warriors were 1st unearthed, all the warriors were beautifully painted, but within hours, oxyidation caused all the colors to fade.  Each one of a kind warrior has unique facial expressions and positions.

Muslem Quarter Food
Yummy pita filled lamb/beef, kababs, dried fruits (persimmons, kiwi, pineapple, ginger, dates, etc)

Xian City Wall/Huaqing Hot Springs

Xian City Wall
Xian used to be China's capital for many Dynastys.  Xian city wall is one of the last remaining in China.  It's 18m thick, 12m high and takes about 4 lazy hours to walk the whole thing.

Huaqing Hot Springs
Emperors and their concubines used to bath here.  The famouse one was Yan Guifie who bas blamed for bewitching the emperor.  She was said to have the beatuiful face that causes catastrophe.  I think this is so far the most beautiful place I've seen in China.