Travel Haiku - Xian, China Poem by john tiong chunghoo

the Qin emperor
still as solid and strong
his terra cotta warriors

Xian old trade
a byproduct of silk
the muslim community

old silk route
at both ends
a thriving muslim world

One of the oldest cities in China, Xi'an has more than 3,100 years of history and was the seat of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including the Qin, Han, and Tang. Famous for its terra-cotta warriors dating back to 210 B.C., the city also features many other ancient sites: Watch a shadow-puppet show at the 400-year-old Gao Fu House theater, visit the 600-year-old Chenghuang Temple, or learn about the region's extensive cultural past at the Shaanxi Historical Museum, where you can see 1,400-year-old murals from the Tang era.