Farewell to the picturesque Guilin, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei, the three of them, embarked on a journey to Xi'an with full memories and expectations for the next stop. Along the way, they were particularly excited. Xi'an, an ancient capital with a long history and profound cultural heritage, has always been the place they yearn for.

"Xi'an is the ancient capital of the thirteen dynasties, with countless historical relics and cultural treasures. We must explore this time." Li Xiao said excitedly.

Zhang Yuedong nodded in agreement: "Yes, Terracotta Warriors, ancient city walls, Big Wild Goose Pagoda... These are all iconic attractions in Xi'an, and each of them carries a thousand years of history."

Lin Yifei said with anticipation: "I can't wait to feel the historical charm of Xi'an and use my camera to record those ancient and mysterious moments."

After a few hours of driving, they finally arrived in Xi'an. As soon as they got off the bus, they were filled with a strong sense of history, the ancient city walls and the quaint buildings, as if they brought them back to the prosperous ancient Chang'an.

After a short rest, the three of them went straight to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum of Qin Shihuang. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, known as the "Eighth Miracle of the World", is a golden business card of the glorious ancient Chinese civilization. It is large in scale and magnificent. It has a large number of terracotta warriors and horses unearthed, and it vividly shows the powerful military power and superb sculpture art of the Qin Dynasty.

Standing in front of the gate of the Terracotta Warriors Museum, Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh: "I finally saw the Terracotta Warriors with my own eyes. This is my always dream."

Zhang Yuedong was also deeply moved: "Yes, these Terracotta Warriors and Horses have been preserved in good condition after thousands of years. It is amazing. They are not only witnesses of history, but also the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation."

Lin Yifei was busy recording this exciting moment with his camera. He said: "Such a shocking scene must be recorded so that more people can understand the charm of the Terracotta Warriors."

When you walk into the museum, the first thing you see is the No. 1 Warrior Pit. This is the largest Warrior Pit. It is 230 meters long from east to west and 62 meters wide from north to south, and a total area of ​​14,260 square meters. There are thousands of Warriors and Horses arranged in a square formation in a neat manner, like an army ready to go to war at any time, with a magnificent momentum and shocking.

"Wow, this is too spectacular! So many Terracotta Warriors are like a real army." Li Xiao was so shocked by the scene in front of him.

Zhang Yuedong carefully observed each Terracotta Warriors and said, "Look, the expressions and postures of these Terracotta Warriors are different. Some have firm eyes, some have thoughtful thoughts, and some have serious expressions. Each one is lifelike, as if they have their own story."

Lin Yifei said while taking photos: "The carving craftsmanship of these Terracotta Warriors is so exquisite, the details are handled very well, and the hair, beard, clothing, etc. are clearly visible. It is truly a masterpiece of ancient sculpture art."

They walked slowly along the visiting passage and admired the Terracotta Warriors and Horses up close. Li Xiao asked the tour guide curiously: "What materials are these Terracotta Warriors and Horses made of?"

The tour guide smiled and replied: "The Terracotta Warriors are mainly made of clay. The craftsmen at that time first shaped the clay, and then made these exquisite Terracotta Warriors after multiple processes such as firing and painting."

Li Xiao asked again: "Then why do some of these Terracotta Warriors have colors, while others don't?"

The tour guide explained: "The Terracotta Warriors were actually colored when they were first unearthed, but due to long-term burial in the ground and affected by oxidation and other factors, most of the colors of the Terracotta Warriors have fallen off. The colored Terracotta Warriors we see are carefully restored by archaeologists and cultural relics protection workers."

After listening to the tour guide's introduction, the three of them had a deeper understanding of the production process and historical background of the Terracotta Warriors. They continued to visit and came to the No. 2 and No. 3 Warriors. Although the scale of these two pits is relatively small, the unearthed Terracotta Warriors and Horses are also exquisite and have their own characteristics.

In the second pit, they saw many unique terracotta warriors, such as kneeling figurines, standing figurines, cavalry figurines, etc. The terracotta warriors have different postures, showing the rich military and combat methods of the Qin Dynasty army. The terracotta warriors knelt on one knee, with their upper body upright, staring at the front with their eyes focused, as if waiting for the order to shoot; the terracotta warriors stand, holding a crossbow, leaning forward slightly, ready to fire archers at any time; the cavalry warriors are wearing armor, wearing crocodile heads, and holding weapons, and riding majestic on war horses, as if ready to charge into battle at any time.

"The postures of these Terracotta Warriors are so vivid. I feel like they will come alive at any time." Li Xiao sighed.

Zhang Yuedong also nodded in agreement: "Yes, these Terracotta Warriors are not only works of art, but also witnesses of history. They allow us to see the strength and bravery of the Qin Dynasty army."

Lin Yifei said: "Every Terracotta Warriors and Horses contain rich historical information. Through them, we can imagine the spectacular scenes when the Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms."

In the pit No. 3, they saw a pottery figurine directing the general. The pottery figurine wore a turtle crown, armor, and a long sword in his hand. He looked majestic, as if he was commanding thousands of troops. Li Xiao walked to the pottery figurine and imitated him, making everyone laugh. He said, "I wish I could be as majestic as this general."

Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "This general is a core figure in the Qin Dynasty's army. His wisdom and courage have made great contributions to the unification of the Qin Dynasty."

Lin Yifei carefully photographed every detail of the pottery figurine. He said: "The image of this general figurine is so representative, so you must take a good photo."

After visiting the Terracotta Warriors, the three of them were unable to calm down for a long time. The spectacular scenes and profound historical and cultural connotations of these Terracotta Warriors left a deep impression on them. They bought some replicas of the Terracotta Warriors in the museum's souvenir shop and prepared to take them back for souvenirs.

This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Li Xiao picked up a small Terracotta Warriors ornament and said in love: "This Terracotta Warriors is so exquisitely made. Take it back and put it at home. Every time you see it, you can remember today's shocking journey."

Zhang Yuedong also selected several Terracotta Warriors and Horses models. He said: "These models can be given to friends so that they can also feel the charm of Terracotta Warriors."

Lin Yifei bought a picture album about the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. He said: "There are many exquisite pictures and detailed introductions in this picture album. You can study it slowly when you go back."

After leaving the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the three of them began to roar. They decided to taste the specialty food in Xi'an - mutton soy steamed buns. mutton soy steamed buns are one of the traditional delicacies in Xi'an, famous for their rich soup, tender mutton and strong buns. It is not only delicious but also nutritious, and is one of the favorite foods of Xi'an people.

They walked into a time-honored mutton soup bun shop, which was filled with a strong mutton fragrance. The shop was filled with diners, and everyone was eating with relish and their faces were filled with satisfying smiles.

"Boss, let's have three bowls of mutton soaking buns." Li Xiao shouted loudly.

After a while, the steaming mutton steamed buns were served on the table. I saw a large bowl filled with tender lamb, crystal vermicelli, green coriander and chopped green onions, and the steamed buns that were broken into small pieces. The soup was rich and the aroma was sensational, making people salivate when they saw it.

Li Xiao couldn't wait to stir the ingredients in the bowl to fully absorb the deliciousness of the soup, and then picked up a piece of steamed bun and put it in his mouth. "Wow, this mutton steamed bun is so delicious! The soup is rich and mellow, the mutton is tender and juicy, and the bun is chewy. After taking it in one bite, it is full of happiness." Li Xiao praised while eating.

Zhang Yuedong also tasted it and nodded in agreement: "It's really delicious. The taste of this mutton soup bun is indeed well-known. The soup is made of mutton and bones for a long time, and the taste is very delicious. The bun is also specially made. You have to break it into small pieces by yourself so that you can better absorb the flavor of the soup."

Lin Yifei savored the taste of mutton soaking buns carefully. He said: "This mutton soaking bun is not only a delicacy, but also a representative of Xi'an's food culture. Every bite can feel the history and heritage of this city."

During the process of tasting mutton soaking steamed buns, they also learned that the production process of mutton soaking steamed buns is very particular. First, you should choose fresh mutton and mutton bones, and after a long period of stewing, you should boil the rich soup. Then, break the steamed buns into small pieces, put them into a bowl, add the cooked mutton, vermicelli, coriander, chopped green onion and other ingredients, and finally pour the boiling soup. There are also some specialties in breaking the buns. You must break them evenly in size, so that each piece of bun can fully absorb the flavor of the soup.

After eating mutton soaked buns, the three of them came to the Shaanxi Song and Dance Theater to watch a wonderful imitation of Tang music and dance performance. Imitation of Tang music and dance is adapted from the art of music and dance in the Tang Dynasty. It combines various artistic forms such as music, dance, poetry, and acrobatics, vividly displaying the prosperity and cultural style of the Tang Dynasty.

When you walk into the theater, the stage is decorated with magnificent style, full of the palace atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty. With a melodious music, the performance officially begins. The actors dressed in gorgeous Tang Dynasty costumes and danced gracefully. Their dance postures are graceful and moving, and their movements are light and smooth, as if they travel through time and space and return to the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

"Wow, this performance is so exciting! The actors danced so well, and every move was full of charm." Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh.

Zhang Yuedong was also deeply attracted by the performance. He said: "Yes, this imitation Tang music dance not only has beautiful dances, but also has very beautiful music. It fully displays the culture and art of the Tang Dynasty, making people feel as if they were in that era."

Lin Yifei kept recording the wonderful moments of the performance with his camera. He said: "Such a wonderful performance must be recorded so that more people can appreciate the charm of music and dance in the Tang Dynasty."

During the performance, the actors performed classic songs such as "Nichang Feather Dance", "Qin King Breaks the Formation Music", and "Spring Oriole". "Nichang Feather Dance" is one of the most famous music and dances in the Tang Dynasty. It is said that it was written by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang for Yang Guifei. In the dance, the actors dressed in gorgeous costumes, holding colorful silks, dancing gracefully, and their dance postures were light and graceful, just like fairies descending to earth; "Qin King Breaks the Formation Music" shows the mighty momentum of the Tang Dynasty army. The actors held weapons with strong and powerful movements and bright rhythms, which made people feel the power and heroicness of the Tang Dynasty; "Spring Oriole" uses its melodious music and beautiful dance to depict the beautiful scene of the singing of the yellow oriole in spring, giving people a fresh and pleasant feeling.

After the performance, the audience burst into thunderous applause and cheers. The three of them also left the theater with full of emotion and shock. While walking, they recalled the wonderful clips in the performance and gained a deeper understanding of the culture and art of the Tang Dynasty.

On the last day of Xi'an, the three of them came to the local specialty market and prepared to buy some specialty products and take them back to give to their relatives and friends. The market was very lively, with a wide variety of specialty products, which was dazzling.

They first saw paper cutting. Paper cutting is one of the traditional Chinese folk arts, with a long history and unique style in Xi'an. Xi'an paper cutting is famous for its exquisite skills and rich themes. The works are mostly themed with characters, animals, flowers, auspicious patterns, etc., with vivid shapes, smooth lines and profound meanings. Li Xiao picked up a piece of paper cutting, and cut a lifelike phoenix on it. He said: "This paper cutting is so exquisite, and every detail is handled very well. I want to buy one for my mother, she will definitely like it."

Zhang Yuedong also selected some paper-cut works. He said: "These paper-cuts can not only be used as decorations, but also reflect the charm of Chinese traditional culture. It is very suitable to send them to friends."

Then, they were attracted by shadow puppets. Shadow puppets are a folk art form that uses animal skin or cardboard to make figure silhouettes and perform on the curtains through lights. Xi'an shadow puppets have unique shapes, bright colors, fine carvings, and have high artistic value. Lin Yifei picked up a shadow puppet character and carefully admired the carving craftsmanship on it. He said: "This shadow puppet is so beautiful, and every joint can move, which is really magical. I want to buy more and I can perform by myself when I go back."

Li Xiao and Zhang Yuedong also found the shadow puppets very interesting. They each selected some of their favorite shadow puppets and prepared to take them back to share the fun with their friends.

In addition to paper cutting and shadow puppetry, they also purchased Lintong pomegranate, Huanggui persimmon cake, Jingyang Fu tea and other specialties. Lintong pomegranate has a large fruit with a thin skin, a lot of juice and a sweet taste. It is one of the special fruits in Xi'an; Huanggui persimmon cake is made of Lintong Fire Crystal Persimmon, with a golden color and a soft and sweet taste. It is a traditional snack in Xi'an; Jingyang Fu tea has a long history and unique aroma, and has the effects of digesting food and strengthening the stomach, reducing fat and losing weight. It is one of the specialties in Shaanxi.
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