China Day 12 - Chongqing to Xian 8/27/12
Up early today and off the boat. We had to be out by 7 am :(. With 32 million people, this city is massive...larger than the population of Australia! The downtown area is much like NYC, complete with a replica of time square and the empire state building according to our guide. I'll have to take his word for it as you can't seen much for all the high rises and haze.
A quick stop at the Chongqing zoo to see some pandas. At first a little disappointed because they were still sleeping. Maybe a little jealous too! But, we walked around for a bit, watched people doing tai chi and playing badminton. The zoo is crazy busy even at this hour. Stopped by to watch the hippos, no I'm not referring to some of the large people on our tour, which was fun. It's easy to see how our diet at home is so unhealthy. Not to say that there aren't any chubby Chinese, but for the most part they are thin. Need to eat more rice! Anyway, back to the zoo. Finally got to see the pandas eating some breakfast.
Now, back on the bus and heading for the airport about 1 hour away. Glad I don't have to deal with the traffic! It's about a 1 hour flight to Xian. Tonight is the Tang Dynasty dinner show and tomorrow the warriors.
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