16th Oct 08 - Xian City Wall and the Wild Goose Pagoda

After a night at the Xian Sofitel (absolutely stunning new hotel!) we walked the City Walls (c13km - we did a few yards) and visited the Wild Goose Pagoda. Xian has a population of 8m - about that of London.

Xian City Walls in the early morning mist/pollution
From one of watchtowers on the Xian City Walls - looking down one of the typical wide roads (heavily congested with traffic) towards yet another pagoda.
The Wild Goose Pagoda
Another Buddha
Incense and candles for prayers
Then we boarded another flight for the c1000km journey to Guilin.