Night View from 25th Floor of Aurum International Hotel
Beautiful view from my room - very nice hotel!
The Bell Tower
There is a huge bell hanging on the roof of the tower which was traditionally used to tell the time.
Red Lanterns
situated in the very heart of Xi'An city
the Drum Tower
This is a smaller building, situated in a lively street which is filled with street traders and hawkers.
fruit market near Muslim Quarter - 1
there are a wide variety of dried fruits
fruit market near Muslim Quarter - 1
there are a wide variety of dried fruits
Watch towers on the citywall
The walls protect a much smaller city measures 11.9 km in circumference, 12 m in height, and 15-18 m in thickness at the base
Black and White view of the city wall
During the Ming Dynasty, the 3rd year of Emperor Hongwu's reign, a new wall was constructed in 1370
Xi'An: city of red lanterns
watch towers are always sorrounded by red lanterns
Musicians
learning and playng ancient cinese music
Medieval War Demonstration
near the South Gate of the city
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
The structure was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty and originally had five stories
The Terracotta Army - 1
is a collection of 8,099 larger than life Chinese terra cotta figures of warriors and horses located near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The Terracotta Army - 2
is a collection of 8,099 larger than life Chinese terra cotta figures of warriors and horses located near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The Terracotta Army - 3
is a collection of 8,099 larger than life Chinese terra cotta figures of warriors and horses located near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The Terracotta Army - 4
is a collection of 8,099 larger than life Chinese terra cotta figures of warriors and horses located near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The Great Mosque of Xi'an - 1
Unlike most mosques in Arab countries, the Great Mosque of Xi'an is completely Chinese in its construction and architectural style
The Great Mosque of Xi'an - 2
Unlike most mosques in Arab countries, the Great Mosque of Xi'an is completely Chinese in its construction and architectural style
The Great Mosque of Xi'an - 3
Unlike most mosques in Arab countries, the Great Mosque of Xi'an is completely Chinese in its construction and architectural style