Train to Beijing

Ni Hao Rm 25.
I am on my way to Beijing to see the Great Wall of China. I am in the high speed train and here are a few clips of the scenery from the train.

China has many impressive bridges

There is thick smog blanketing the countryside. 

Do a google search on the level of air quality in China focussing on Beijing.

China's high speed train

Terracotta Warriors

Ni Hao Rm 25.

Today Mrs Singh visited the famed Terracotta Warriors. 

Here are some photos of the pit. 

These warriors are still being excavated. Can you find out the name of the Emperor responsible for these Terracotta Warriors?

Drum and Bell Towers

Drum performance at the Drum Tower

These are some photos of the handicrafts from one of the Xi'an markets

The different types of drums on display in the drum tower

Sand artist at Xi'an market

Xi'an

Today I am in Xi'an. An ancient city in China. Where in China is Xi'an and why do tourists visit Xi'an every year?

These are pictures of two very important landmarks in Xi'an.

Find out what they are and why they were important in ancient times.

If you get stuck, the clues are bell and drum.

Descriptive Writing Challenge

Kia Ora Rm 25,

Write a description of the person in the picture. Remember to use high level descriptive language.

Dumplings

Here are some photos of Mrs Singh learning to make dumplings and then she will get the chance to eat them. Yum Yum!!

Travelling to Xi'an

Morena Room 25.

Today I am on my way to Xi'an, the city of the famous Terracotta Warriors.

Do you know the history of the Terracotta Warriors? Why don't you google which dynasty was in rule when the Terrrcotta Warriors were made.

You may need to find out what dynasty means before researching about the Terracotta Warriors.

I am travelling on a high speed train to Xi'an.

It will take the train 6 hours to reach Xi'an. 

The distance is 1,282km. 

What is the speed of the train - km per hour?

Acres and Acres of farmland