Two Walled Cities- Xian and Pingyao
Xian, Shaaxi (July 21-22)
Bell Tower at the center of the city.
Small vendors at the South Gate.
Man making a print from a stele.
Pit 1 at Bing ma yong (terracotta warriors)
Each soldier has a unique face.
Horse statue.
The train station is right outside the city walls.
Pingyao, Shanxi (Aug 11-12)
Notice the two suns.
Overcrowded train ride.
The courtyard hostel.
Ancient fire extinguishing equipment... still used today.
Birds-eye view of hostel.
Ancient Ming dynasty Buddhist statue striking realistic.
Courtyard House.
A surprise parade down the main street.
Bell Tower at Pingyao- tallest structure in the old city.
City wall.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
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