Ticket for the train to Jiayuguan, the city at the extreme western end of the great wall has been purchased, unfortunately I couldn't get one for today so have extended my Xian stay for another night.
Went to Shaanxi History Museum, it's about five minutes walk from Big Goose Pagoda and it's FREE.
Photo I.D. Is required to get a ticket so remember to take your passport with you. It is a great museum, well laid out, modern and due to ticket numbers being limited to 4000 daily it's relatively quiet. They have a fantastic display of artifacts dating back several thousand years with both Chinese and English written descriptions for everything. Though it's not so well publicised as the big ticket attractions in Xian, I think it's an attraction that should be close to the top of any visitors list of things to see or do. Allow at least 2 hours for the museum, if you get a good early start you will still have plenty of time to visit the Pagoda nearby. NOTE: Opening times are Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Monday except for National Public Holidays. Winter 0900 to 1730 - Summer 0830 to 1800
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