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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! 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 Who was Confucius? Chinese Writing China Map for Kids Go2Guides ChinaThe perfect Travel Guides for Kids going to China.These guides are fun, easy to read and packed with children-friendly facts about China. The guides are glossy, flat and foldable, perfect to take along on the trip. There are three levels of guides making it more meaningful for each age group: Ages 5-7
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