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Photos/Video

Photos/Video, Xi'an

 6 Reviews  What a challenge for the photo maniacs! The poor illumination, the reflexes in the glass, the impossibility to use flash, the uncomfortable position, everything contributes to the poor quality of... 

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A Small Collection in Hanyangling Museum

A Small Collection in Hanyangling Museum, Xi'an

 solopes Says:  There is not a large collection in this museum, but the wide space, under dimmed light, is very well planned and presented. So, you must be aware that the real... 

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Colors

Colors, Xi'an

 solopes Says:  When the terracotta figures are dug, they show almost the original colors, but, in contact with the air, the colors rapidly fade and disappear. That's why they... 

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Chinese Food

Chinese Food, Xi'an

 solopes Says:  Most visitors are afraid of Chinese food, for the risk of being presented with insects, lizards, snakes, or... who knows!In the touristy circuits they are aware... 

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Provincial History Museum

Provincial History Museum, Xi'an

 solopes Says:  The terracotta warriors have the expected evidence in Xi'an’s Provincial museum. But they are simple details that will not replace the visit of the excavations... 

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Powerpoints in Hotels

Powerpoints in Hotels, Xi'an

 lindyz Says:  I was unclear as to what adaptor to take from Australia, so I took two. The one with 2 round prongs and one with 2 flat prongs. All Hotels we stayed at took the... 

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No "Facebook" in China!

No "Facebook" in China!, Xi'an

 lindyz Says:  I was quite devastated the first time I got on a pc in China to learn that they have banned Facebook!!! I dont really know why, but a quick warning - that if... 

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Taxis in Xian

Taxis in Xian, Xi'an

 lindyz Says:  Our worst taxi ride by far was on our way to Guilin airport bound for Shanghai. Tracy was sitting in the front seat, which is not such an intelligent thing to... 

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Hairdryers at the Canaan Hotel

Hairdryers at the Canaan Hotel, Xi'an

 lindyz Says:  DO NOT USE THE (SUPPOSED) HAIRDRYERS AT THE CANAAN HOTEL!!!!!Upon looking at the hairdryer, it looked like a normal hairdryer. But ... looks can be deceiving,... 

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Scarcities in China

Scarcities in China, Xi'an

 lindyz Says:  Even at Hotels, they were stingy in providing toilet paper, mostly only giving us half a roll per day! And most if not all toilets provided toilet paper, so you... 

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Traffic in Xi'an, China

Traffic in Xi'an, China, Xi'an

 jcsleal Says:  If the traffic light goes red, you stop right? WRONG! In Xi'an, RED LIGHT = GREEN LIGHT = GO!!!. If there are pedestrians crossing, GO FASTER!!! If pedestrians... 

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Guerreros de terracota/Terracota army 3,2,1vs1,2,3

Guerreros de terracota/Terracota army 3,2,1vs1,2,3, Xi'an

 elpariente Says:  Aquí no hay ningún peligro , pero es una recomendación para que disfrutes más la visita a los Guerreros . Están en tres pabellones , numerados del 1 al 3 y es... 

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Smog

Smog, Xi'an

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  When I arrived to Xi'an I thought it was foggy but then I realised it was actually smog! It was also very, very hot. If you're going during the summer as I did,... 

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Do not ask for pork in the Muslim Quarters

Do not ask for pork in the Muslim Quarters, Xi'an

 susanpingu Says:  We were walking around the Muslim Quarters and came upon a small eatery where two girls were hovering over a big pot. I asked her what was available, to which... 

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Pick pockets in the underground tunnels

Pick pockets in the underground tunnels, Xi'an

 dutchboycalledjan Says:  We as well as our children noticed people tried to rob our wallets from our pockets on the stairs to and from the underground tunnels at the Bell Tower. When we... 

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Aggressive recycling!

Aggressive recycling!, Xi'an

 SallyM Says:  As you come out of the Terracotta Warriors museum, you walk through what I can only describe as a large shopping mall.Here there are people who collect empty... 

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Food when you outside city

Food when you outside city, Xi'an

 jasmine_ding Says:  Strictly, what I'll mention is not dangerous thing. It's about a good meal.Visiting Terracotta Army (and Huaqing Hot Spring) or Qianling Tomb (and Famen Temple)... 

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thieves wonder in these places

thieves wonder in these places, Xi'an

 jasmine_ding Says:  1.crossrodes and overbridges of Xiaozhai( south of Xi'an, near the Shaaxi History Museum) 2.overcrowded pavements in Dong Da Jie(the center of Xi'an, the most... 

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Long way to the site

Long way to the site, Xi'an

 albaaust Says:  Not really a warning as such more to be prepared to walk a long way to get to where you want to get!!It seemed to us that we walking for about 15 minutes before... 

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In the Matter of Money.

In the Matter of Money., Xi'an

 Mairo21 Says:  First of all, if you are planning to exchange your local currency for Chinese RMB, please do so at a bank or at your hotel's front desk. Also, do not exchange... 

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Pickpockets

Pickpockets, Xi'an

 johnmperry Says:  Plenty of pickpockets in Xi'an. Particularly in Beiyuanmen which is the market street near the Drum Tower. But the book market near South Gate also has its... 

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Internet Intrusion & Virus Planting

Internet Intrusion & Virus Planting, Xi'an

 muddybok Says:  In China, I get more internet intrusion in 1 day as compare to my whole year web browsing back in Kuala Lumpur.Make sure you have an updated antivirus &... 

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water

water, Xi'an

 Ingalotta Says:  If you go to see the Terracotta Warriors, take enough water with you. It's really hot out there and once you are inside the sight, there's only one shop where... 

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Pickpockets

Pickpockets, Xi'an

 bhemak Says:  I had heard people warn me about pickpockets on buses or trains in cities of China but didn't believe them. I was getting on a bus in Xi'an and found someone... 

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Walking

Walking, Xi'an

 geekgrrl Says:  Everywhere we went in China, our tour guides were terribly concerned about our walking the city streets due to the crazy traffic. They all inevitably said the... 

Top 3 Hotels in Xi'an

Grand Mercure on Renmin Square Xi'an

 4 Reviews and 193 Opinions  A life saviour. Best hotel ever. Excellent food, service, facilities and all... 

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Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square

 3 Reviews and 922 Opinions  New and luxury facility, located in the very center of the city. However staffs are not very... 

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Royal Garden Hotel Xian

 1 Review and 198 Opinions  I booked my package via a reputable travel website, and we upgraded it to this hotel for its... 

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 When you come out of the train station just ignore the touts. Absolute pain in the butt. Dont take their cars. There is a taxi rank just outside the station and... 

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Q:  So I am going to Xi'an and I want to know what else there is to see besides the Terra Cotta warriors (which I am sooo excited to... 

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A: Xi'an has a very nice city wall, well worth the visit. It has a Muslim quarter, complete with a mosque in a uniquely Chinese style (Xi'an was the starting point of the... 

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The echo of ancient

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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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FABULOUS

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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"

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 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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Shifting cities

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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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Beautiful Xi'an

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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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