History Connection

 I love history and how it provides me with insights into the past.  It cultivates within me a sense of belonging and connection to China.

We recently visited the Shaanxi History Museum and the Xi'an Museum.  They are both so fascinating.  They are full of collections spanning thousands of years.

Some of my favorites:

Pot - Neolithic Age (10,000 BC - 2,200 BC)

 

Bronze Basin  - Han Dynasty (202BC - AD220

Jade Cup (206BC - 8AD

Painted Pottery Honor Guards - Excavated from the tomb of Zhu Chengyang.

 (Ming Dynasty)

We also visited a city this week named Hanzhong.  It is known as a famous historical and cultural city, with more than 4,000 years of history,  Many historical sites of the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220) and The Three Kingdoms (220 - 280) are preserved.  

It is also famous for Rapeseed flower plants, which are harvested and turned into canola oil.  The vibrant yellow flower fields are spectacular.  Along side the fields are thousands of plum trees blossoming with bright pink colors.  Unbelievable beauty.