Thailand - My Chiang Mai Life

The  Bell Tower of Xi'an  - 西安钟楼, built in 1384  during the early  Ming Dynasty , is a symbol of the city  of  Xi'an  and one of the grandest of its kind in China. The  Drum Tower of Xi'an  (西安鼓楼), located in the heart  of  Xi'an  in  Shaanxi  province of  China , along  with the  Bell Tower  it is a symbol of the city. Erected in 1380  during the early  Ming Dynasty , it stands  towering above the city center and offers incredible view of  Xi'an. The Drum Tower got its name from the huge drum located  within the building. In contrast to the Bell  Tower, where bell  was stricken at dawn, drum was beat at  sunset to indicate  the end of the day.                                      Kathy our tour guide for the day.                     Giant Wild Goose Pagoda  or  Big Wild Goose  Pagoda  ( Chinese :  大雁塔 ;  pinyin :  Dàyàn Tǎ ), is a  Buddhist  p

A very large city, 10 million people, and clean city, except for the restrooms!  Don't know what the Chinese have against keeping them clean.  Most were really gross! Very little English even in the tourist areas.....                                                                Muslim Quarter                                                   Night time in the Quarter                                              Walnuts                                    Fruits, nuts & veggies Narrow alley ways selling copies of brand name clothes, hand bags, and watches etc. etc. etc........... Strange dessert - not much flavor and texture of jelly candy                                                             City & City Wall Xi'an goes back over 7,000 years and was the beginning of the Silk Road......                                                            Bell Tower in background