Xuzhou Travel Guide

 ellyse Says:  During the Han dynasty, Xuzhou was the capital of the kingdom of Chu, the king being of the same bloodline as the emperor.Most of the important artefacts in the museum's collection are those from the Han dynasty, unearthed in or around Xuzhou.One of the most archaeologically... 

 ellyse Says:  During the Han dynasty, Xuzhou was the capital of the kingdom of Chu, the king being of the same bloodline as the emperor. Along with the famous Qin dynasty Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an (the one that springs to everyone's mind with the phrase "Terracotta Warriors"), the Han... 

 meteorologist1 Says:  The Xuzhou Museum of Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of the Han Dynasty should not be missed if you're coming to Xuzhou. Although not as famous as the Qin Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an, these figures were in relatively good condition when they were unearthed in the 1980's.... 

 meteorologist1 Says:  The ancient tomb of the Chu King of Han Dynasty is located on Xuzhou's east side, part of the attractions at the Lion Hill. You will get to walk into the excavation site, which is below ground where it is a little soggy and dark. You will see some large artifacts, tools,... 

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 ellyse Says:  Hao Qi in Mandarin actually sounds similar to "hao chi" which means "delicious", or literally "good to eat". This is a franchise restaurant selling steamed dumplings, that first started in Xuzhou. Some say that the dumplings taste better here than in their franchise outlets... 

 ellyse Says:  This must be Xuzhou's hottest (pun intended!) breakfast spot!To buy your food, first you go to the cashier and tell her what you want to order -- menu is on the wall behind her and in Chinese only. You then give her the money and she'll give you coloured slips of paper which... 

 meteorologist1 Says:  If you are coming to Xuzhou by a slow train, this is the Xuzhou railway station (formerly called the East Station) located at the city center. Almost all the large train stations in China are similar: The second floor is the departure level; find your waiting hall and from... 

 ellyse Says:  Xuzhou has an airport, but it's small, not very accessible and with limited flight schedules. Other than train, most travellers will be arriving in Xuzhou via long-distance bus. The long-distance bus station is located in town, a couple of junctions away from Xuzhou train... 

 ellyse Says:  Coming from Shanghai, the best way to get to Xuzhou would be by D train which takes 4.5-5 hours. 

 meteorologist1 Says:  This is Xuzhou's Hot Soup. You won't find this anywhere else in the country. The soup is usually eaten for breakfast, and you will definitely sweat after your meal, because the soup is so hot. The spiciness comes from lots of ground pepper and ginger. The soup also contains... 

 meteorologist1 Says:  If you're visiting Xuzhou for the first time, you probably will find the problem of communication. Since Xuzhou is not a large city in China (and not as accessible to foreigners as Beijing or Shanghai), many locals do not speak English. It would be best to have a tour guide... 

 meteorologist1 Says:  This is the only church in Xuzhou, the No.4 School church. The church does look a little strange to be a church (if you want to compare it to western churches). But in China it's hard to find good-looking churches, especially in middle-sized cities like Xuzhou. 

 meteorologist1 Says:   Although much smaller than the ones from the Qin Dynasty in Xi'an, the Terra Cotta Warriors from the Han Dynasty which were unearthed on Xuzhou's east side at the Lion Hill in the 1980's offer an interesting look at the culture and history of that period. These figures...