Tag Archives: xian
XIAN – rural still life
Not for tourists – this reminds of my grandfather’s cellar in Germany – where – 40 years ago – we had similar mounds of coal – ready for heating, cooking etc – memories
XIAN – General
The detial really was quite amazing.
Little things
Gutter in Xian at the Terracotta warrior museum
Details – yet again
Column in Xian
Teahouse in Xian
One of the oldest still operational tea houses in the world.
Xian warriors
Yes, they were painted. In the olden days the army must have looked glorious indeed – and quite lifelike.
A little spooky really…
McDonalds in Xian – beginning of the end?
Xian – old town
If you go to Xian, you must visit the old town, within the confines of the old city wall.
Xian – magnificent warriors
The scale of the installation was breathtaking, apparently only a small area has been excavated. Many more treasures await discovery – including the Pyramid.
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