Xian Travel Reviews

The first stop of the tour was at Xi'an. Its former name is Changan, that is, until the early Ming Dynasty when someone opted to change it to Xi'an. As for the reason of the change in name, I have yet to find out. It had been one of China's six ancient capitals. Now it is the capital of Shaanxi ... Details

Mt. Huashan is famous for its breath-taking cliffs, so has always been my dream to climb it. Finally I had the chance to make my dream come true. Friends and I left for Huanshan from the Xi'an Train Station by bus at about 8:00 pm. The ticket cost RMB30 (what a rip off!) We got to the foot of Huashan ... Details

Seeing the terra cotta soldiers was like seeing an army of ghosts. It made my hair stand on end, to contemplate one man's immensely egotistical tribute to himself. But it also induces a curiosly peaceful feeling to see them, especially their frozen expressions which show no anger, the gorgeous time ... Details

I had no idea that Xian was so large -- but we were with a tour group & could do only what they had planned. We spent 2 hrs in museum -huge - and over 2 hrs in a jade factory -- nice, but 90% of us could not afford the lovely jade - and then to the 15 dumpling dinner - very nice - then to Wild Goose ... Details

We too, liked Xian -- aftr being in Beijing it was a relief -- however, any romantic ideas of going on the Silk Road there onward West were dispelled. we had a little duster hit while there --- but, we liked the people but didn't go to see them -- our guide headed us out first to a jade factory - (thousands ... Details

I have travelled to China twice to adopt our daughters. On my first trip, I traveled to the cities of Guangzhou (where we only got to go sightseeing at the zoo which is fabulaous) and Zhanjiang where we did little touring because of a typhoon hittng the city.

For my second adoption trip, I decided ... Details