At the train station workers are doing Tai Chi.

These colorful ponchos come out in the rain.

One of the gates into the inner city of Xi'an

The government owns all the land in China, but small businesses can own these garage like structures to run repair shops, retail stores, many types of services.

Always carrying heavy loads...

Lacquer factory presentation

Painting on lacquer

Tie-dyeing silk

More street vendors on the way to the Great Mosque in Xi'an

The mosque is located in a beautiful courtyard.

Our tour group

Praying ended as we arrived and our Jewish fellow travelers warmly greeted the Muslim gentlemen.

A cross-cultural dialogue

We saw snuff bottles everywhere.

Xi'an at night

Men playing Mah Jong

Commuting within the walled city

Our room

The passkey is inserted in this slot to turn on the electricity in the room. Very environmentally friendly.