Prince Yide was the grandson of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian. There are murals on the walls and little guards of honour were buried together
Updated Jul 10, 2010
Just a statue of the emporor here. Construction of the tomb above the hill is still going on.
Written Apr 7, 2010
We chanced upon this tomb on our way to Zhao Ling . This tomb is situated at the top of a hill with a long flight of steps to the top.We were told she was a concubine in the Tang Dynasty.
Written Apr 4, 2010
Pricess Yongtai was the granddaughter of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian. The murals show the court life and the glorious periods of the Tang Dynasty. The tomb was robbed many times.
Written Apr 3, 2010
Crown Prince Zhanghuai was the second son of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian. The murals show Tang officials meeting ambassadors from abroad and the game of "polo"
Written Apr 3, 2010
Mausoleum of the Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian (only female emperor in chinese history) of the Tang Dynasty.There 61 headless statues of foreign offficials who came to pay their last respect.
Updated Apr 3, 2010
home of mini terracotta warriors of the Western Han dynasty
Written Apr 3, 2010
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home of mini terracotta warriors of the Western Han dynasty
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Q: Hi fellow VT'ers. Can somebody help me with my travel plan? What is the best way (cheap and fast) from Xian to Qingdao? Then...

A: from Xian to Qingdao,you could take train K912,which departs at 12:13 and arrives at 11:15 in next morning,which would cost you 345 Yuan for hard sleeper or 530 Yuan for...
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This is my hometown. I live here, I love it here. I feel like I have a responsibility to let you know more about it. There is an old saying "If you want to see China of 100 years ago, visit Shanghai;...
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Xi'an is a must see. I was doubtful about the importance of Xi'an. Of course, there are the warriors, but.. all that distance... for that... WRONG! The warriors for themselves sure deserve the trip,...
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Xian "Peaceful western part of China"

Xi’an was formerly called Chang’an and lies in the central part of Guanzhong Plain between the Wei River to the north and the Qinling Mountain to the south. Xi’an has immense historical...
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Like Alexandria, Baghdad or Rome, Xia'an is a city whose future is bound up inexorably in its past. It anchored the eastern end of the Silk Road, the earliest thread of global trade. Yet the current...
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A part of the old Xi'an is still preserved within its city walls. As interesting as the terracota warriors, worth of visits for sure... the old town is a living contrast of preserved monuments and...
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