4. Stele Forest

The Xi'an Stele Forest Museum is located near the South Gate of the City Wall containing steles and stone sculptures. Established in 1090 during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), the Stele Forest is well known for its large collection. It is a good place to get close to Chinese history and culture and a must see for lovers of Chinese calligraphy.

 

Xi'an, one of four great ancient capitals

The entrance gate of the Stele Forest in Xi'an city.[Photo by Liu Jiaxin]

 

 

Xi'an, one of four great ancient capitals

A sign, bearing the Chinese characters "beilin", meaning "stele forest", hangs on a pavilion. [Photo by Liu Jiaxin]

 

 

Xi'an, one of four great ancient capitals

The ancient steles in the Stele Forest. [Photo by Liu Jiaxin]

     

 

Xi'an, one of four great ancient capitals

The ancient steles collection. [Photo by Liu Jiaxin]

 

 

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