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.
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| Xian City Walls in the early morning mist/pollution |
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| 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. |
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| The Wild Goose Pagoda |
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| Another Buddha |
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| Incense and candles for prayers |
| Then we boarded another flight for the c1000km journey to Guilin. |
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