One of the most interesting places to visit in China for a historical and cultural experience is the port city of Xiamen located in the southeastern section of the country.
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At first glance, the area is like many other Asian and American cities with international hotels, malls, and dozens of luxury stores. But close by on crowded side streets, some traditional markets survive with vendors selling every kind of goods and foods.
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The New Summer Palace, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven are World Heritage Sites which are among the most popular places for tourists and residents to visit in Beijing.
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Xi’an is an ancient city that dates to the days of the first Emperor Qin (200 BC), who buried the Terra Cotta Warriors and himself in the nearby countryside.
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In the United States, it is not unusual to see a business post a sign outside of its establishment saying “founded in 1972” or “serving Connecticut since 1957”.
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The Longmen Grottoes were sculpted mostly during the Tang dynasty from approximately 490 to 675 AD. They were carved into the cliffside on both sides of the river by thousands of workers.
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In 2013, I visited the Tomb of China's First Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, which is located outside of the city of Xi'an.
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