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#2023travelwish Xi’an was on my bucket list for a long time. I finally made it and had the chance to visit the Terracotta Warriors. 📍Location: Xi’an (Outside of the city center. You can take the subway and get a DiDi from there.) Attractions: Famous Terracotta Warriors (Known as the 8th wonder of the world). The clay warriors were found in 1974 by local farmers. When visiting the site, make sure you go meet one of the farmers that found the clay warriors. Ask around to find out where his shop is. I had the chance to meet him and he signed my book. It was a pretty cool experience! Travel wish for the new year: I’ve never had the chance to visit Yangshuo. I hope I’ll be able to make it next year. #tripblazers #bucketlistreboot #terracottaarmy #xian #historicculture #museumquest

This trip took place in January 2020. Some places may have changed since. 1. Terracotta Warriors (images 1-3) Address - 西安市秦陵北路与秦俑馆公路交叉口 Highlights - Back in my home country, I had seen a few of these warriors in the museum. But to see this many in one place is pretty special. There are plenty of guides available at the gate if you need, however I am always happy to go at my own pace and try to practice reading the Chinese descriptions. Notes - Ensure you take cash with you, for the bus and the entry ticket. I didn't have enough cash and had to ask a tour guide to give me cash and I transfer him money through wechat. Not very convenient. Rating - 9/10 2. Mojo Cafe (images 4-6) Address - 经济技术开发区凤城八路与文景路十字西南角国金华府12幢1101室 Highlights - This cafe brand was created back in New Zealand and it's first cafe outside of NZ was here in Xi'an so of course I had to try it. And it brought me back home. They even had a photo of my favourite Mojo cafe in Wellington where I often had my coffee. Rating - 9/10 3. Streets of Xi'an (images 7-9) Address - I can't remember exactly where these streets were but they were in the middle of the city somewhere. Highlights - I always enjoy walking the streets of new cities and watching the people go by. Rating - 8/10 #ancienttomb#ancientlandmark#historicculture#café#museumquest#culturalattractions

Hi, everyone! This is Xi'An, former Chang'An of Tang dynasty. I love this city. Recently I have visited Terracotta Army exposition again, since my last time visit several years ago there is opened new pavilion. It's remarkable, even unbelievable how do ancient masters could create such naturalistic faces and body other parts! This is probably number one wonder in my Chinese list of miracles. Terracotta Warriors were created to accompany first emperor Qin Shi Huang Di and follow him in other world according that time believes. This is real army, thousands of warriors dressed in ammo are waiting the order. And one more fact... Every face is different and unique, there is even no single copy. #culturalattractions#historicculture

Xi'an is a city that was the capital of several dynasties during one thousand years! This modern big and well developed city has preserved incredible cultural relics for future generations. One if the ways to study the history of Xi'an or ancient Chang An is begging from the exploration of its fortifications. Xi'an fortifications. The ancient city of Xi'an is most well preserved ancient city in China and ancient fortifications could be found in many locations, some if them left only traces like in Hua Cheng Gong, or some of them are rising in front of eyes like it was thousand years before, for instance, the ancient city wall of Xi'an which is circular fortification protected city by perimeter, now it has beautiful park outside and allows visitors to climb up. Drum and other Towers even now could serve as navigation points and give us understanding of total city plan. Every step in Xi'an could be the discovery of fortification with long and interesting history. #themepark#culturalattractions#museumquest#historicculture

We joined a food tour with Lost plate at our most recent trip to Xian. We went to 4 restaurants in one evening and ended up at a brew pub by the wall. The food was amazing from beginning to end.. our guide Noble took us around on the company’s Tuk Tuk around the back alleys of Xians Muslim quarter. First stop was the famous Biang Biang noodles, secondly we had some BBQ skewers, thirdly we had dumplings and then we had Hulu chicken. All dishes was fantastic, but I think the chicken surprised me the most, this Shaanxi specialty is first boiled then steamed and lastly fired, it was super good. We ended the night at a brew pub by the south entrance of the city wall. #café#historicculture#culturalattractions

It's sometimes quite difficult to judge an experience in big Chinese cities as, 1. they're so huge, and 2. they're so huge. Xian is no different. It's a huge city. But … it does have some unique characteristics that set it apart from other Chinese monster cities. The "drum tower" and "city walls" that are found in many Chinese centers seem more organic, part of the city, than other places. The city revolves around these monuments and they don't seem so distant and untouchable. Although one could say the same for a city like Nanjing, Xian's relics seem more alive and better maintained. And, furthermore, temples like the Dayan Pagoda are the originals, the forerunners, the cornerstones of ancient Chinese architecture. And then there is the Terracotta Army. This is a vast area, not like in the photos you see on the internet. All the digging sites are divided into 3 gigantic halls, each with there own small museum sharing facts about the contents. The figures themselves are really well preserved. It's hard to believe that they're thousands of years old. The surroundings could do with less shops all selling the same little figurines, but all-in-all, it's a worthwhile experience. #historicculture#summervacation

📍Terracotta Warriors Museum, Xi’an, China Quick history: It was said that the whole set up of the Terracotta Army was buried along with Emperor Qin Shi Huang when he died. People believed that the army will protect the Emperor in his afterlife. The whole set up of the Army was said to be the actual formation of them when they are about to battle or on combat. Seeing their formation and positing during the battle gave a lot of ideas to the researchers about the combat strategies they had in the past. #scenicspotguide#unforgettableexperiences#historicculture#bestislandtraveltowns#nationalpark#urbanexplorer

Getting There - Air China, High speed train Attractions - Drum and bell tower, Goose Pagoda,Terracotta Warriors Hotels - Marriot Food & Restaurants - A lot of street food and halal food #historicculture #history #temple

Over 2000 years of history... #terracottaarmy #xian #historicculture #historyofchina #travel #travelinspiration #chinese

Xi'an is an ancient capital of China which had been known as Chang' An city. The land is preserving immense amount of cultural relics and historical places. One of them is Daming Place National Heritage Park or Daming Gong 大明宫. The place served as recreation Palace for the most famous Chinese Empress Wuza Tian. Yeah, we can only imagine how could Her Highness have a fun in her own Palace, whatever, it was truly impressive and unusual even for that time. The area of park is divided for two parts, one of them is for free, but another requires admission ticket. It was interesting to have a chance to take a look at ruins of such place, which includes underground section for visitors. The installation in small size represents Daming Gong in a view like it has been built in ancient time with houses and wall around and gates. Me and my curious wife spent there half of the day. #themepark#culturalattractions#bestislandtraveltowns#museumquest#beautifulsunsets#themeparks#historicculture

A piece or tranquility from the busy city. A wide open space with a children play park and a long running track. The hop-on, hop-off train is a good idea to see the whole for 40RMB per person over 1.2m. The park and toilets are exceptionally clean and well looked after. The best bit is that it is peaceful and no tatty rides. #historicculture#summervacation