stairs to the top of the mausoleum
Work brought me to Xi’an, capital of the Shaanxi province for the next coming days. An hour drive outside the city is the UNESCO world heritage site of the Terracotta Army and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. Words cannot describe the once in a lifetime experience, so I’m not even going to try. Enjoy some pictures. Personally I enjoyed the mausoleum more as it was less crowded and also offered some more mystique. They still have not opened the tomb of the emperor, buried inside the hill. Walking up the hill and releasing that an incredible treasure is buried under your feet is just surreal. There was also a little theater group doing some martial arts dances at the entrance of the mausoleum which made it all more memorable.
4 comments:
WOW Paul... I'd love to see the Terracotta Army. I'm so glad you got to see it.
if u r still in Xian, make sure u go to the Muslim Quarter area. It's a street full of restaurants located behind the square with the glass triangle dome (similar in the design to the one in Paris). Unfortunatly I do not remember the street's name. But I think if u ask around, someone will point u in the right direction. Also try to find time to see the Goose Pagoda - it's really amazing.
Paul,
What an experience.
You're right.
What do you say.
Linda
waaw, fantastische foto's
karl hoornaert
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