Xian, China -Travel to the Eastern End of the Silk Road
Xian served as China's capital for over ten dynasties. Its position right at the end of the Silk Road contributed to the city's development into a commercial center which lured merchants from all over the land. Xian today, is a modern city with all that modern cities entail: high rise buildings, heavy traffic, shopping centers and fast food restaurants. In addition, Xian is home to more than 500 universities and a magnet for enterprises due to the large pool of qualified labor. This makes Xian a key economic gateway to the development of Western China.
The discovery of the Terracotta Army in 1974 by a group of farmers digging the fields, put Xian in the tourist map. It is now one of China's main tourist destinations. The central block of the modern city is bound by the City Walls. At the very center is the Bell Tower, and the Muslim Quarter is just nearby. We spent two days in this city and here’s our recommendations for having the time of your life in Xian with the kids!:
Check out this short clip from one of the many Food Markets: And if you still have the energy at the end of the day, check out the Xian Musical Fountain by the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the largest musical fountain in Asia. A great performance with lights, water, music, laser beams... it's open every night and it's FREE! Click on the arrow and watch the show! For those with limited time and who want to have some of the activities pre-arranged, check out these Xian One Day Tours and Activities that can be booked prior to your arrival in Shanghai and simply get picked up and dropped off at your hotel.
Terracotta Army Statues
Terracotta Army Set of 5: This 5 piece terracotta warrior set includes: a Kneeling Archer, an Officer, a General, a Soldier and a Horse. They represent the major form of Qin Shi Huang's Army. $69.80 set, free shipping Size: 12.5" x 8" x 2.5 /box (32cm x 20cm x 6.5cm) Warrior: 6.25" x 2.25" each (16cm x 6cm) Horse: 5.5" x 4.75" (14cm x 12cm)
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Some aspects of Chinese Culture...
Let's learn about...Chinese Dragonsthe Chinese Zodiac Chinese Festivals Chinese New Year Traditions and Preparations Making your own Crafts New Year Celebrations Chinese Dragon Dance Chinese Lion Dance Lantern Festival Ghost Festivals Dragon Boat Festival Moon Festival Chinese New Year Around the World Who was Confucius? Chinese Writing Chinese Food China Map for Kids Xi'an Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Show Price: US$79.00 Provided by Viator There is no better way to experience a different culture than to try out the local food, right? Enjoy a night in Xi'an feasting on a Dumpling Banquet, whilst sitting back and relaxing to a cultural Tang Dynasty Show filled with vibrant costumes, colorful dance and traditional music that have graced the region for centuries. This is a wonderful introduction to this ancient city.
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