This morning my friend Garrison and I decided to hike Li Shan in the town of Lintong, which is right next to the Terracotta Army. Li Shan (Mount Li) is an easy hike up a lot of stairs. The Emperor Qin (who had the Terracotta Army built) has his mausoleum in Lintong, and there are…
Month: November 2021
Terracotta Warriors: Largest Funeral Party In The World
The Terracotta Warriors are the most well-known tourist attraction in Xi’An. They are definitely worth a visit, and definitely worth some history research to truly appreciate the attraction. I visited with a friend and co-worker, and we had a blast! At the beginning of the day, we ran in to two girls from London who…
Song of Everlasting Sorrow: Must See Performance In Xi’An
Last night after work, a group of friends and I went to the famous music and dance performance in Xi’An. It’s a MUST SEE if you are in Xi’An, and it didn’t disappoint. All the music and costumes were recreated from the Tang Dynasty, which was considered the peak of Chinese culture. There were a…
Chongwen Pagoda: Geodetic Center of China
I loved my time living outside of Xi’An. I got to see another area outside the urban city that had relatively little exposure to foreigners. Part of the benefit of spending a significant time in China is that I get to explore awesome places that normal tourists would never find. The tower is called the…
Bua Tong Waterfalls: Climbing “Sticky” Rocks Outside Chiang Mai
The Bua Tong “Sticky” Waterfalls were a really cool find outside Chiang Mai. It’s unlike anything that I’ve seen before, because you can literally climb the waterfall. The water has limestone minerals, and they are deposited on the rocks, so they are grippy and “sticky” enough to walk on them. The Bua Tong Waterfalls are…