We had breakfast at the hostel. We take a bus, 306, comes outo of a square in front of train station, to get to the complex where the famous Terracotta Warriors are located.
Terracotta Warriors
Before arriving at the pavilions there is a mini mall, these Chinese don't miss the opportunity to put up a stand.
The mausoleum is composed of three main pavilions, it is better to start with the one that has less.
Terracotta Warriors
Terracotta Warriors
The main pavilion is impressive, the dimensions are of great magnitude. Warriors are kept in very good condition. Each one is said to be totally different. They are made in every detail, each warrior is unique. The excavation work is not yet finished, it is a fascinating place that must be visited. It is curious because everyone takes pictures with us instead of with the warriors.
Terracotta Warriors
In the afternoon we walk around the city again until it is time to return to the train station. We are surprised by the amount of electric motorcycles they use, less noise and pollution, good idea.
Terracotta Warriors
The station is huge, it takes us almost half an hour to find the anteroom of the platform. The toilets impact us a wall of half a meter separates a urinal from another. When the train arrives they open the doors of the waiting room and everyone runs to the train, they are so long and wait so little time that you have to be sure to mount. The smell in the corridor is nauseating.
Terracotta Warriors
Terracotta Warriors
Luckily they have reserved a sleeping car for us, we take turns to sleep, although it is silly because if you leave things well protected we could have slept all night. Nevertheless, it is very curious the life from the train we cross entire abandoned cities built around a cement factory or a thermal power station.
Statue in the pavillion Terracotta Warriors
Accommodation: Bell Tower Youth Hostel Xian hostel, room with shared bathroom 5 pax.
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