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Xi'an enjoys a reputation as a “Living History Museum" due to its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures. Apart from the Terracotta Warriors, there are also some other attractions in the city. Here are some of them.
Ancient City Wall
Xi'an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda（塔）
Situated in an ancient temple, the pagoda built with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is traditional Chinese architecture. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures （经文） and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.
Shaanxi History Museum
The Shaanxi History Museum, built in 1991, is home to over 370,000 precious relics un-earthed in Shaanxi over the years. The museum consists of three main sections. Its collections range from bronze ware （器皿） to pottery ware， gold and silver ware and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.
The Muslim Quarter
One of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xi'an. The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter,which has a history of several hundred years. Consisting of a number of food streets, the arca has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.
21. In which place can you know more about Buddhism?
A.Ancient City Wall. B.Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
C.Shaanxi History Museum. D.The Muslim Quarter.
22.What can you do when you visit the Muslim Quarter?
A.Creat some bronze wares. B. Eat diverse delicious snacks.
C.Visit some watchtowers. D.Translate Buddhist scriptures.
23.What do you know from the text?
A.The Shaanxi History Museum has exhibits made of gold.
B. Xuan Zang died in the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
C. The Xi'an City Wall is the oldest Chinese city wall.
D. The Muslim Quarter has a history of 100 years.
