As we expected, the bed was so comfortable last night. The room is really comfortable especially the bathroom. We had a bath last night, but this morning is shower time. The shower has 2 different shower heads including a rain shower, which we have at home. I opted for this one and it was so relaxing.
The hotel has an assortment of toiletries if you need them from shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, toothbrush, and razor set etc, so if you forget anything you are covered.
In the wardrobe are 2 really soft gowns and slippers.
As dinner in the hotel was so amazing last night, we had high expectations about breakfast and we were not disappointed.
You can choose from sushi, pastries, fruits, cooked breakfast, as well as Chinese food. You won’t go hungry that is for sure .
Today we are off to see the Terracotta Army and I’m quite excited. We leave early to try and miss the crowds.
It takes about 45 minutes to get there. When we first arrive we park in the car park and go through the ticket area. There you pick up a golf like buggy which takes you to the main museum area.
There are 3 buildings. The first one is the amazing one. It’s where we meet the Terracotta Army. I’ve seen them so much on TV or in books etc but to be this close to them is amazing.
Each soldier is of a variety of ranks and with individual features.
As well as the army it also included horses and carts. The carts were made of wood, so sadly didn’t survive, but the horses were equally spectacular.
Not everything is excavated yet, but with the help of modern technology they are able to see what is still to be unearthed.
Out of all the pieces, only one Crossbowmen was found in one piece.
In total over 8000 pieces are part of the collection, which was discovered by farmers in 1974 when they were digging a well to find water.
Amongst the Terracotta figure, bronze statues were also found.
Although the statutes are grey in colour, they were originally painted, however the change in humidity caused the change.
It really was incredible to see. I can’t begin the comprehend how they were made, and who by. Every detail was there. The photos just can’t do it justice.
After the museum we went to see how they make the statues you buy today, as well as lacquered items of furniture. I have so say, the furniture was amazing.
After the tour we had lunch in a restaurant in the same place. Terry recommended we tried the beef noodles and hamburger, which I did and both were really tasty. The hamburger was not a beef burger but like pulled pork in a ciabatta type roll. It’s hard to describe so I’m gutted I didn’t take a photo to show you. In addition there were so many more dishes available on the buffet. I’m definitely putting the pounds on with this trip!
Afterwards we have some free time. Outside they have some figures that you can have your photo taken behind. It was so much fun.
On the way back to the hotel I was surprised to see their local crop being grown in so many fields. Pomegranate is a major crop to them. As you drive past the trees you see that all the fruit is wrapped in clear plastic bags part filled with water. This apparently stops birds eating them.
What further surprised me was that I’ve never seen anything pomegranate related here, so I assume it mainly exported. The next time I buy some at home, I shall definitely be checking it’s origin.
We then had a couple of hours free to just relax. We decided to just chill in our hotel room.
We left the hotel at 6 pm to go out for dinner. It was a chinese of course again at the Tang Dynasty. Dishes included beef, Kung po chicken, a couple of Tofu dishes (which I don’t really like), cabbage with chill and so much more!
Outside the restaurant we found these old instruments on the wall and were quite fascinated by them.
We were hoping to go for a walk afterwards but it’s raining too hard so I have to satisfy myself with a quick photo from the hotel porch.
This used to be the TV tower but is now a restaurant. It is right in front of our hotel and looks lovely all lit up at night.
As we can’t walk, we buy some beers from a store and take them to our room. We fly to Beijing tomorrow, so we need to pack as our cases are leaving at 10.30 pm tonight.
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