Xi'an, China City -Temples & Miscellaneous pics 2014





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 

pagoda located in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China. 

 It was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty and originally 

 had five stories, although the structure was rebuilt in 704 

 during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian and its exterior brick 

 facade was renovated during the Ming Dynasty. One of the 

 pagoda's many functions was to hold sutras and figurines o

 the Buddha that were brought to China from Indiaby 

 the Buddhist translator and traveler Xuanzang.














   



Perfect fit


                                      Bell on city wall


                              Buick - popular car in China






                Great roads in the city - 10 lanes!



                      Under road passage ways



                                                             Street Markets



                      All motor bikes were  electric.   



                                      Muslim Quarter








                                          Lunch





                                No idea what this is??


                                 Griddle Cakes?


Wake up  Not THE END yet


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