The Final Countdown

A countdown clock to the 2008 Olympics winds proudly down in front of Xi'an's Bell Tower. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Bell Tower at Night

Taken in Xi'an, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Lunch on the Go

These green-filled hot pockets were so delicious we kept coming back for more. We could see the ingredients clearly, so no need for pictionary to the rescue. Taken in Xi'an, China.

Dim Sum and Scallop Feast

The Xin Wang Cantonese Dim Sum restaurant in Xi'an has an interesting twist: it only serves dim sum between 9:30 PM and 2 AM. It was worth the wait though - the dim sum was exceptional and possibly the best we'd tasted during our travels in northern China (and Thailand and Malaysia). Big chunks of shrimp, delicate flavorings and perfectly steamed.Yes, we know...we must make our way to Guangdong and Hong Kong for REAL dim sum. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Xi'an Street Food

Freshly steamed noodles are a welcome snack on a cold November day in Xi'an, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

First Line of Defense

The Terra Cotta Warrior statues are missing their weapons, but their numbers are impressive. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Streetside Veggies

Colorful produce for sale on the back streets of Xi'an, China.© www.uncorneredmarket.com

Standing Guard

Several Terracotta warriors stand guard with their horses in Xi'an, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Communing With Statues

An older Chinese woman tenderly strokes the head of a statue outside Big Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Winter Sun in Xi'an

The sun makes muted appearances in late autumn throughout northern China...Taken in Xi'an. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Winter Dan

Dan bundled up for a chilly day in Xi'an, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

The Chinese Bacchus?

A few famous Chinese poets and writers make an appearance in stone at the Big Goose Pagoda leisure tourist resort in Xi'an. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Standing at Attention

The terracotta warriors stand at attention. Well, all except one..he somehow lost his head in the last two millenia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Tourism, Chinese Style

An official welcome to the Islamic Street in Xi'an...but it seemed like most of the shops inside were run by Han Chinese. Very curious. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Viewing Pit #1 of the Terra Cotta Warriors

The people on the edge of the pit give you a sense of the pit's size. This photo only shows a small segment of the entire pit. Apparently 8,099 statues were commissioned by the emperor for his mausoleum. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

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