China's ancient capital, Xi'an, still dazzles.
I went to Xi'an with one purpose only. I wanted to see the Terracotta Army ordered by the First Emperor of China, who united the country and initiated the construction of the Great Wall of China, and gave the start to the Quin Dynasty. So, I did not expec... more
The Warriors Of The Old East
Well if you ever decide to go to China, one of the best spots to go see in Xi'an, for a few reasons: 1 it is the oldest place in China with 7,000 years of life, 2 it is rich with history and blended culture. I have lived in China for 19 months now and hav... more
The terra-cotta warriors
This is a travelogue about the trip that my wife, Nikki, and I took to China (Beijing, Xi’an and Hong Kong) in the period from March 15th to March 29th 2003. We first spent 7 days in Beijing and we got to see the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Temple of... more
Xi'an & The Infamous Terra Cottas
Xi'an, old western capital of China and vantage point from which Emperor Qing united the country under one flag. New Xi'an, nice modern city with a Chinese flavor and a hint of the western comforts plus a whole lot of history. The Terra Cotta Warriars and... more
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