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- Asia
- China
- Xi'an
- Forest of Steles
Forest of Steles
Though there are many collections of steles (stone tablets) in
China, only the one in Xi'an is large enough to be called a forest.
There are more than 3,000 ancient steles in this library, dating
back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The museum itself is nearly as
old, having been established in 1087. The steles are divided into
seven exhibition halls, and display classic examples of traditional
Chinese calligraphy, painting and historical records. Ink rubbings
of some of the most famous tablets are for sale in the gift
shop.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
¥75 March through November, ¥50 December through
February
Language
The official language is Mandarin Chinese, but there are
hundreds of local dialects.
Money
The currency used in China is the Renminbi Yuan (CNY). The Yuan
is divided into 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Make sure you exchange
your leftover Yuan before returning home because this currency can
be exchanged only within China's borders. Travellers cheques,
preferably in US Dollars, and foreign cash can be exchanged in
cities at the Bank of China. Banks are closed weekends. The larger
hotels and the special 'Friendship Stores' designed for foreigners
will accept most western currencies for purchases. Major credit
cards are accepted in the main cities at various establishments,
but outside the major cities acceptance is limited. ATMs are scarce
outside the main cities.
Opening Times
Summer 8am-6:45pm, Winter 8am-6pm.
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