Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors, City Walls & Noodle Heaven
Plan 3–4 days in Xi'an: the Terracotta Army, biking the Ming city wall, Muslim Quarter noodles, and pagoda evenings in China's ancient capital.
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Written by Kristian Ranstrom
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