Favorite Museum Dept. — Unexpected in Xi’an, China

When visiting CHINA, Xi’an was one of the highlights on our tour. This is a very old city and it has much to offer. I was anticipating specifically the Terra Cotta Army, which is probably the biggest tourist attraction, but what a surprise it was to find in Xi’an such a wonderful museum as the Shaanxi History Museum.

Not only are the exhibits themselves quite extensive, but they are displayed in an attractive and logical order with each one clearly labeled not only in Chinese but English. Unfortunately, we were limited in the time we could spend there. I truly hope to return someday to spend a whole day.

There was also a very large gift shop on the first floor which included almost everything someone might want to purchase while in China. Rugs, fabrics, jewelry, porcelain and many other things were available at prices that seemed reasonable and fair. I saw at least one item I wish I had purchased as I didn’t find another as lovely anywhere else.

I’ve been to quite a few places in this world, but I think the experience of traveling in China is the most diversified and interesting.

SHIRLEY McKINNEY
San Pedro, CA