China Ancient Trip, Day 6: Xi'an

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The local time was no different from Malaysia time; in fact, the prayer time was about 30 minutes early. Fang picked us up earlier that day, as we were ready by 8am. For the early stop, we headed to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda built during the Tang Dynasty.

It was a big complex. To the north are the famous North Square, the Tang Ci’en Temple Site Park and the East Garden; also, the West Garden; and to the south, the South Square. We came from the main north gate of the Daci’en Temple. A group of pink ladies was having a praying ceremony in front of the temple and that area was shrouded with the smoke of the burning incense.

Adult ticket was RMB50
If I'm not mistaken, this is the monk's dormitory

Locals are doing their prayers.
Seven-story pagoda.. . We were not decided to pop-in
National backbone?? Are you referring to 'citizen'?
Nice to lepak (loungers) in the garden

Shaanxi History Museum was about a 5-minute drive from the pagoda. Luckily, as we got there early, we had free tickets at the museum, as they are giving away limited tickets daily on a first-come, first-served basis. We opted to rent the audio guide for RMB 20 with an RM 100 refundable deposit. Though rather new, the museum vividly shows the Chinese history dated back from prehistoric times to about 19 centuries.

This museum was opened to the public on June 20, 1991
Replica's of a stone lion from the Shun Ling Tomb of the Tang Dynasty
The ape evolution with audio guide availability
Some of the ancient Chinese relics
The model of the pit of chariots and horses of the Western Zhang Dynasty
Bronze from the Tang Dynasty
A nice artifact

Terracotta Warriors and Horses Model
Catching the dragon
Family posing with Fang as memories

It was a half-day city tour on the second day Fang has sent us back to the hotel by noon. We cooked an instant lunch and then rest for the afternoon. Although it was only one and half-day tour trip, the experience and the pleasure derived valuable addition to the hospitality by Fang. Later in the evening, we hung out at the Drum tower and again had a sumptuous dinner at the Muslim street before calling the day!

Instant and healthy lunch.. :P
The ticket counter. RMB 20 per person
The drums were beating at sunset to indicate the end of the day during the old days.
It was built during Tang's Dynasty
We had an incredible view of Xi'an at the tower top.
This was where we picked up out high-speed train ticket to Beijing
A famous local type of soup dumpling restaurant
Choosing the main dishes aside the dumpling
The filling is made of lamb and contains soup. A must-eat while you are in Xi'an. 
I'm not sure what was the name of this landmark was; anyhow, it situated at the end of the Muslim street
Bought several local delicacies as souvenirs

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