
Gutter in Xian at the Terracotta warrior museum

Gutter in Xian at the Terracotta warrior museum

Yes, it was freezing but the fragrant harbour is not quite so fragrant near the water. Quite lovely, really…

Column in Xian

One of the oldest still operational tea houses in the world.

Yes, they were painted. In the olden days the army must have looked glorious indeed – and quite lifelike.
A little spooky really…


If you go to Xian, you must visit the old town, within the confines of the old city wall.


