Xi'an is one of the oldest cities in China and is China's former capital. While many folks go just for the terracotta warriors (which is an amazing sight - see my photo above), Xi'an is a destination well worth two nights. This gives you one day to see the warriors, ride a bike around the ancient city walls which encircle the core of the city, and explore the downtown area.
Don't miss what most tourists never see before leaving Xi'an — the Hanyangling Museum. Housing the mausoleum of the western Han emperor Liu Qi … the most fascinating section of the museum is underground. Visitors literally walk on glass floors in this underground museum, viewing a vast archeological dig with countless clay figures which were buried with the emperor.copyright (c) 2011 by David Ourisman LLC. All rights reserved. If you have comments on this column, or questions about booking travel, email me or visit my website.
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