The Qianling Mausoleum is a tomb site of the Dynasty of Tang and it is in Qian County, Shaanxi province, China. The mausoleum is 53 miles northwest of Xian which was formerly known as Chang’an and it is the Tang capital. The actual date that the mausoleum was built is about 618 and it represents one of the Chinese historical landmarks. The main tombs are those of Emperor known as Gaozong and Wu Zetian who was the empress. It is the only tomb that an emperor is sharing with his wife but this is attributed to that the empress became the ruler after her husband’s death. The entire site of the mausoleum covers an area of 0.88 square miles and has a total of 124 sculptures made of stone. The southern approach of the mausoleum is lined with sculptures of both people and animals. The most prominent animals are ostriches, horses, winged horses and lions. The animals are an indicator of how prominent the emperor and his wife were when they ruled China. In the mausoleum there are also different buildings which include a pavilion, a sacrifice hall, a hall of ministers and different corridors. Most of the structures and […]
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The Xi’an South Railway Station is situated in the suburbs, approximately 30kms from the Bell Tower. It is a remote and small station. It only has a front square and a single storey terminal building. At the east corner of the station, you will find the ticket office from where passengers can buy, change or refund their tickets. As soon as you enter the station you will find the waiting area where there is a toilet and also drinking water facility. Generally, only those passengers whose train will be departing in a short while will be allowed to enter the station and others will need to wait outside. Ticket Booking The Xi’an south Railway Station is an important stop along the Xian – Ankang Railway. The trains that it operates are from/to Taiyuan, Chongqing, Ankang, Pingyao, Dazhou, Huashan, Jiexiu, Lingshi,Hohhot, Chengdu, Quqihar, Yulin, Baotou, Ordos, Yan’an, and Kunming. How can you visit other places from the Xi’an South Station? North Train Station – You first need to reach Sansen Guoji Jiaju via bus no. 920. Now, walk approx 220 meters south towards Sanyao metro station from where you can travel via metro line 2 and reach the North Station. […]
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