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Hong Kong: a brief glimpse at a happier time | Return to Yunnan, SW China, 2018 | Traversing Tibet (4 galleries) | Beijing, 'Northern Capital' | Shanghai, 2013 | Historic villages of Huizhou, 2013 | Chengdu, Sichuan, 2013 | Bamboo Sea, Sichuan, 2013 | Henan, northern China, 2008 | Shanxi, northern China, 2008 | Xi'an, an ancient Chinese capital

Xi'an, an ancient Chinese capital

Xi'an in northwest China, present population ca. 6 million, is one of China's oldest cities. Once known as Chang'an, it was capital of China's earliest dynasties and formed the easternmost terminus of the Silk Road trade routes. Its main drawcard is the Tomb of the Terracotta Warriors, plus the downtown Muslim Quarter, a legacy of the ancient trade routes, retains its distinct character amidst what otherwise may seem just another large, grey modern-day metropolis.

The last few images are intentionally black-and-white.

These images were taken with Nikon D300 using RAW format, and may be licensed.






Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, China
Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, China		 A terracotta warrior, Xi'an
A terracotta warrior, Xi'an		 The restored city wall of Xi'an
The restored city wall of Xi'an
Emblems of imperial power along the city wall of Xi'an
Emblems of imperial power along the city wall of Xi'an		 Muslim quarter of Xi'an
Muslim quarter of Xi'an		 Fresh-baked flatbreads in the Muslim quarter of Xi'an, China
Fresh-baked flatbreads in the Muslim quarter of Xi'an, China
Cooks at work in the Muslim quarter of Xi'an
Cooks at work in the Muslim quarter of Xi'an		 Storekeeper in the Muslim quarter of Xi'an, China
Storekeeper in the Muslim quarter of Xi'an, China		 Entering the Grand Mosque of Xi'an, China
Entering the Grand Mosque of Xi'an, China
Grand Mosque of Xi'an
Grand Mosque of Xi'an		 Grand Mosque of Xi'an
Grand Mosque of Xi'an		 Grand Mosque of Xi'an
Grand Mosque of Xi'an

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