Xian Urban Scenes Photo Gallery
Xian Railway StationA chaotic place ...
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Qujiang ChiXian's southeastern suburbs are posh, and this park reflects the area's wealth. Rebuilt to mimick a royal garden from ancient times, it becomes a magnet for locals during the holidays.
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Being away from the historic centre, this part of town is noticeably more spacious. |
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Xian's metro only opened in late 2011. Currently, it consists of one line running north-south.
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Street food is quite popular in Xian. This vendor sells peeled pineapples.
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Renmin Square is an exclusive area, being home to several higher-end international hotels.
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Daming Palace Once a glorious royal residence in the Tang dynasty, those buildings are long gone and the site is now an urban park. |
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Other Street Scenes
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Buses
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These small taxis look a bit flimsy but with arrogant taxi drivers refusing fares, they may be the solution to the transport problem.
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Airport
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