Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. Xi'an (shee-ahn) is the capital of Shaanxi Province, China …
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Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Xian (China)
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 …
Xi’an Terracotta Warriors (China)
When arriving in Xi'an at the train station or airport, most people head right out to see the terracotta warriors. Make sure to research how to get there from the station before arriving, as I did, so you know where you are going so you don't wander around trying to find someone else who knows …
It’s a little bit crazy, and a lot Muslim Quarter, Xi’an (China)
When you leave the Drum Tower area in Xi'an, you basically are right next to the Muslim Quarter, which is a must-see if you are in Xi'an. It is lit like Las Vegas, crowded, visually entertaining and just an amazing experience. Vendors line the streets with every kind of food. There are motorbikes, and other …
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Beijing, China – what to do, bring, see, know
Beijing Attraction info: Temple of Heaven (Beijing, China Must-See) Forbidden City - not written yet Summer Palace (a must-see) A power line runs through it (The Great Wall, Beijing, China) Hiking the Great Wall THE CRICKET MAN - coming soon China Transportation China: Taxis, and subways, and trains, oh my! Overnight train to Xi’an (with …
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Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Xian (China)
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. …