Hanging monastery. The pillars don't actually support it. They're apparently for decoration, and reassurance.
The Yungang Caves: incredible Buddhist carvings in sandstone cliffs.
The cool and rainy mountain town of Wutai Shan. This was pretty, but the rain put a damper on our mood.
Pingyao was a relatively small, well-preserved town with walls and towers dating back to the 14th century.
Xian! Everyone has probably seen photos of the super detailed terracotta warriors close up, but this is what the building they're housed in looks like. Actually, there two other buildings besides this hanger like construction, though they aren't nearly as massive. There are over 6000 soldiers in this building, apparently. It's all the more astonishing when you realize that they are over 2200 years old!
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Hi guys! I just read your blog and China sounds very wet.. :) The pictures are really cool. Sorry to hear a cold has struck the two of you. Hopefully they're on their way out by now. Good luck coming home!
Love, cousin Susan
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