Feb 12, 2008 - Terracotta warriors

TOday we set out at 8:30 for the one hour drive to see the terracotta warriors.TOday we set out at 8:30 for the one hour drive to see the terracotta warriors....

Jan 17, 2008 - Ni Hao from Xi'an

Last time we were in China we didn't make it to Xi'an.Last time we were in China we didn't make it to Xi'an....

Oct 25, 2007 - Xi'an - Terra Cotta Army

Oct 25 Today we went to the Terracotta Warriors Museum.Oct 25 Today we went to the Terracotta Warriors Museum....

Oct 19, 2007 - Xian

Xian is a modern city, with a restored palace wall surrounding the center of the city. ... This morning we visited the world famous Terra-Cotta Warriors.Xian is a modern city, with a restored palace wall surrounding the center of the city. ... This morning we visited the world famous Terra-Cotta Warriors....

Oct 19, 2007 - Xi'an

Hi Everyone, FIRST OF ALL CONGRATULATIONS TO SOUTH AFRICA IN WINNING THE WORLD CUP RUGBY!! WAY TO GO!! Our first day here in Xi'an we went to another spectacular theathre show.Hi Everyone, FIRST OF ALL CONGRATULATIONS TO SOUTH AFRICA IN WINNING THE WORLD CUP RUGBY!! WAY TO GO!! Our first day here in Xi'an we went to another spectacular theathre show....

Oct 17, 2007 - Xi'an

With preparations for our visit to Tibet underway, we flew to Xi'an in Shaanxi Province to visit the famous Terracotta Warriors.With preparations for our visit to Tibet underway, we flew to Xi'an in Shaanxi Province to visit the famous Terracotta Warriors....

Oct 13, 2007 - Xi'an, the old capital of China

Xi'an was a disappointment.Xi'an was a disappointment....

Aug 11, 2007 - flying by the seat of our pants through China:)

Hey All, So China had been amazing. After leaving Chendu, we headed north again (our second 18 train ride) to Xian. ... In Xian we met up with friends of Ruairi's, Niels and Natasha (a lovely couple from Holland). ... Our first (and only) full day we went to the Terracotta Soldiers, which is a tomb to the first emperor of China.Hey All, So China had been amazing. After leaving Chendu, we headed north again (our second 18 train ride) to Xian. ... In Xian we met up with friends of Ruairi's, Niels and Natasha (a lovely couple from Holland). ... Our first (and only) full day we went to the Terracotta Soldiers, which is a tomb to the first emperor of China....

Jun 14, 2007 - ...... and back in Xi'an

I can't believe how long I've spent in this place! On my first day back it's 35 degrees and somehow I've managed to pick up the cold from hell, so elect to rest up and do all those little jobs that need doing, and plan the trip down the Yangtze from Chongquing.I can't believe how long I've spent in this place! On my first day back it's 35 degrees and somehow I've managed to pick up the cold from hell, so elect to rest up and do all those little jobs that need doing, and plan the trip down the Yangtze from Chongquing....

Jun 10, 2007 - Xian - battling the warriors!!

Xian is a city of about 7 million people and still has its old city wall standing. ... Pretty amazing to see as to walk to wall involves a 14 km trek!! Anyway, the next day saw what everyone comes to Xian for. ... some bboys from Xian!! They were out ...

Jun 9, 2007 - Xi'an

Thankfully its a little cooler in Xi'an, and I take the local bus to see the terracota warriors with Giovanni and Valeria (who I met at the Harmony Guesthouse in Pingyao), and James (an English guy we happened to meet outside the terracota museum).Thankfully its a little cooler in Xi'an, and I take the local bus to see the terracota warriors with Giovanni and Valeria (who I met at the Harmony Guesthouse in Pingyao), and James (an English guy we happened to meet outside the terracota museum)....

May 15, 2007 - Shanghai - Xian

With 341 km/h to the airport. From Xian airport a shuttle bus takes you into town. ... It takes 50 minutes for almost the same distance that the Maglev travels in eight.With 341 km/h to the airport. From Xian airport a shuttle bus takes you into town. ... It takes 50 minutes for almost the same distance that the Maglev travels in eight....