May 21, 2008 - We've found a USB cable!

We're now in Xian after a very long 5 and a half hours on a hard seater train, speaking with a Chinese student wanting to practice her English. ... Xian is a big city - very Western in parts but very traditional in others. ... We'll base ourselves in Xian for the next four ...

May 14, 2008 - Uncovering the Emperor & his Army...

After our time in the desert, the modern mega city of Xi'an quickly jolted us back into big city Chinese life! Xi'an is one of the most historically important cities in China as it was the capital through 13 different dynasties and was the Eastern terminus of the infamous silk road.After our time in the desert, the modern mega city of Xi'an quickly jolted us back into big city Chinese life! Xi'an is one of the most historically important cities in China as it was the capital through 13 different dynasties and was the Eastern terminus of the infamous silk road....

May 10, 2008 - Yichang - Xi'an

A bit of an epic day. to Xiangfan which we reached about lunchtime. ... The bus staion toilets were the type I remember from my last trip to China.A bit of an epic day. to Xiangfan which we reached about lunchtime. ... The bus staion toilets were the type I remember from my last trip to China....

May 3, 2008 - Xi'an

First sight on leaving station is the huge city walls.First sight on leaving station is the huge city walls....

Apr 27, 2008 - terracotta warriors

Xi’an, the beginning of the Silk Road, the center of the Middle Kingdom, and the capitol of China for six major dynasties is also near to the site of one of the archaeological wonders of the world: the terracotta warriors of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.Xi’an, the beginning of the Silk Road, the center of the Middle Kingdom, and the capitol of China for six major dynasties is also near to the site of one of the archaeological wonders of the world: the terracotta warriors of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang....

Apr 27, 2008 - The Middle Kingdom

We have a week of between our clinic rounds in Chengdu and Shanghai, so four of us from the group decided to take the week to explore Xian, and Beijing. ... Xian is one of the oldest cities in the world with about 3100 years under its belt, and it is located in the center of the Middle Kingdom of China. ... The city of Xian was the capitol of 13 dynasties, including the Zhou, Qin, Han, the Sui dynasty, and the Tang. ... Xian is famous for the Terracotta Warriors, which I have been dying to see ever since I found out they, existed in the late 80's. ... The mixture of modern and ancient architecture and the contrasts between the two are clearly present in Xian. ...

Apr 23, 2008 - In Xi'an now

Now you know.Now you know....

Mar 29, 2008 - Pingyao vs Xi'an

By Eric We ventured into central China the last few days and visited two contrasting cities – Pingyao and Xi’an.By Eric We ventured into central China the last few days and visited two contrasting cities – Pingyao and Xi’an....

Mar 27, 2008 - Beijing: Hutong visit, carpet factory, flight to XiAn

China Trip March 23-April 4, 2008 Viking River Cruises Imperial Jewels of China March 27, 2008: Day 4: Beijing: Hutong visit, carpet factory, flight to XiAn After a restless night, I woke at 5:00 a.China Trip March 23-April 4, 2008 Viking River Cruises Imperial Jewels of China March 27, 2008: Day 4: Beijing: Hutong visit, carpet factory, flight to XiAn After a restless night, I woke at 5:00 a....

Mar 21, 2008 - Mainland China

We entered mainland China from Macau (after obtaining our Visa in Hong Kong).We entered mainland China from Macau (after obtaining our Visa in Hong Kong)....

Mar 10, 2008 - China - Xi'an

Monday 10th What is it with airlines with the word 'Air' in them? I don't have a lot of faith in them at the moment.Monday 10th What is it with airlines with the word 'Air' in them? I don't have a lot of faith in them at the moment....

Feb 16, 2008 - 西安 Xi'an

Hey today we managed to reach Xi'an by train from Beijing.Hey today we managed to reach Xi'an by train from Beijing....