Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Xian (China)

On August 19, 2019September 26, 2019 By travelaround513In Asia2 Comments

Updated: As I [originally wrote] this post, I'm on the high-speed train from Xi'an to Beijing. What is most striking about this trip is not only the speed (up to at least 309 km/h, that I've noticed - they have a continuously updating scroll so you can check it) but also that there are tons …

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Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Xian (China)

On April 13, 2019September 26, 2019 By travelaround513In TravelLeave a comment

As I write this, I'm on the high-speed train from Xi'an to Beijing. What is most striking about this trip is not only the speed (up to at least 309 km/h, that I've noticed), but that there are tons of buildings with no lights on. There are very few lights outside as I go by. …

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Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Xian (China)

Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Xian (China)

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