Xi'an Chengdu Hangzhou Suzhou Shanghai Trip
April 06, 2008. After a nice breakfast on the second floor at Xian City Hotel, we began our today's sightseeing. In the morning we visited Huaqing Hot Spring. On the its way, we went to Xian Ceramics and Lacquer Factory. After an excellent buffet lunch, we visited Terra-Cotta Army Museum.
Breakfast on the second floor at Xian City Hotel
The entrance to Xian Ceramics and Lacquer Factory
There is a terra-cotta army soldier moldel attracting lots of visitors for taking a picture
Mr. Ken from the factoy gave us a detailed introduction to the making of the terra-cotta army soldier.
A worker is giving a final touch to a new terra-cotta army soldier.
From their different hair style, you can tell their ranking and different military services. From right to left: Charioteer, high-ranking officer, an archer, officer and infantry.
All kinds of replica pottery soldiers
A small beverage selling very nice Chinese tea and coffee in the big factory show room.
The gate of the Huaqing Hotspring
Huaqing Hotspring
People from the group became the concubine Yang Guifei and the emperor - Xuanzong in Tang Dynassty in 7th century.
Statue of Yang Guifei
Hot spring pools
A crabapple pool built 747 AD for Lady Yang
Excellent buffet lunch at the terra-cotta army restaurant - Qin Emperor Food Restaurant
The first man who discovered the terra-cotta army
Pottery soldiers unearthed at Pit 1 of Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
Pit 1 at Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
Pit 2 at Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
Pit 3 at Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
Bronze chariot and horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Bronze chariot and horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
A very good dinner at Tianlongxuan Restaurant
Taking a picture in front of the restautant after the dinner
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