Xi'an, Shaanxi Province

Arrived in the rainy city of Xi'an yesterday early morning. We left Beijing at 4:30 a.m. and drove through the middle of the city, almost witnessed the flag raising ceremony at Tian an men, missed by minutes.

Anyway, the flight was pretty uneventful. The hostel driver picked us up and brought us to the hostel which is located right within the city wall. An interesting, huge city, Xi'an is - we realized.

This morning we will be off to a tour of the famous Terracotta Warriors and other sites. Will post later when we get back.

Weather still still wet but lighter than yesterday.