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[quote=DAISY ,2561]Xi'an is the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization dating back to 4000 BC. It was the capital city for eleven dynasties, up to the 9th century and it is from here that caravans started on the Silk Road to Europe, changing the Western world forever.The dramatic life-size warrior figures of the 6,000 strong terracotta army, known as the eighth wonder of the world, were built to protect the first Qin emperor in the afterlife. Moving around this old city gives an eerie feeling, like traveling back through thousands of years in time. The local government is trying to preserve the layout and size of its prototype from the Ming Dynasty dating back over 600 years ago.Xian is the capital city of Shaanxi Province and was Changan for a long time. It used to be the capital of 11 dynasties. The well known Silk Road starts from Xian and stretches westward. In the Han and Tang Dynasties, Changan was in its heyday with magnificent and splendid palaces and strict city arrangement.Because of staying in Xi'an many years,I have visited almost all the travel spots of Xi'an,Imperial Tomb of Qin Shi Huang,Shanxi Provincial (History) Museum,Qian Mausoleum……In addition,the feature foods of Xi'an also attract many visitors.Tourist zones of city Xi’an(recommendable):The Bell Tower and Drum Tower:Shanxi Provincial (History) Museum:600-year-old Ming Dynasty City Wall:The Great Wild Goose (Dayan) Pagoda and Cien Temple:The Forest of Steles:Huashan Mountain:Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses:Hua Qing Hot Springs:Taibaishan Mountain(National Forest Park):PS:When you travel in China,and you do not know how to communicate with local people fluently. Gesture(e.g., forefinger and thumb outstretched means "eight") and drawing will be helpful when communicating with Chinese.Do learn to count to 10 in Chinese.And would you like to tell me any other helpful travel tips for foreigners when travelling in China?[/quote]
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