西安 Xi’an Perspectives 2005

Xi’an Adventures in Pictures . . .

• Countryside Excursion
• Hua Shan 华山
• Shaanxi History Museum Summer Camp
• Big Wild Goose Pagoda Primary School 大雁塔小学 Part 1 - Part 2
• Big Wild Goose Pagoda 大雁塔
• Volunteer Life in 西安 Xi’an!
• NEW! Countryside Primary School 农村小学

This page is dedicated to the 12 weeks I spent in the city of Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, China, while volunteering with the non-profit cultural exchange organization Cross-Cultural Solutions during the summer of 2005. As of June, 2006, all of the photos I plan to post are on display here, though I may still post some other entries on the experience in the future. It was an experience that truly changed my outlook on life … how could I not change after living there for 3 months?!!! I plan to go back to China in the beginning of 2007, maybe February or March, first spending some time in Beijing and the surrounding area, then taking the train around to eventually end up back in Xi’an. You can be sure that I’ll be taking lots more photos once I’m back there, and I’ll be sure to post the good ones online!

12 Responses to “西安 Xi’an Perspectives 2005”

  1. Tang Zheng, Wenli & Changchang
    February 8th, 2006 | 7:08 am

    Surprised to visit your great web site and honored to be the first comment replier. We've never thought that our pictures will be published on the web
    from the States. We thank you for your work to share the story of Da Yan Ta and Xuanzang with everyone who comes to your web.

    Possibly we will introduce this site to our friends so that you could have more visitors. In the future, we will send you more pictures from our travellings around China.

    Hope to see more from you.

  2. Wenli
    February 8th, 2006 | 7:28 am

    I've been to Hua Shan Mt. for 3 times, in which the last time was my trip with my "former girlfriend" - now as my wife. I have to say you are very lucky to see moutains in clouds sea, wonderful view sight!

    However, Hua Shan on your web was translated wrongly into Chinese, which should be correctly written as "华山". I wish you could read this and edit it accordingly to have your web developed more.

    Come on, at least you have one follower like our family.

  3. Chris 大斌
    February 8th, 2006 | 9:18 am

    Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm glad you like the pictures. Also, thanks for telling me about the mistranslation Wenli, I've changed it already! Take care.

  4. Cjira
    February 15th, 2006 | 2:09 pm

    Chris! I'm so glad that things are still going well for you there! I just thought I'd stop by and say hi, so hi! Take care darling!

  5. Tony
    April 13th, 2006 | 6:42 pm

    Hi Chris,
    Surprised to see your pictures.They are so vividly.12-week trip in xi'an was enjoyable and memerable.You are so handsome.Wow,So many girls are aroud you. i admire you.Now i am do something about city tour guide.Just beginning,everything is going on well.How are you recently?
    take care
    keep in touch

  6. Wangbei
    April 14th, 2006 | 5:52 am

    I've seen all these pictures, that's so great.It's reminds me the life in that summar, hope to see you again.
    Take care.

  7. Sandy
    April 14th, 2006 | 11:55 pm

    Hi 大斌，
    I still like to call your Chinese name. I'm glad to see all the pictures, and also surprised to see two of my pictures there. Haha, thank you for your work which is fabulous. Keep smiling and take care! Hope to see you as soon as possible.

  8. MAVIII
    April 16th, 2006 | 10:20 am

    Hi Prog Pal:D
    I just wanted to stop by and say your website is amazing, i've visited a few times before but just wanted to give you greetings. Very cool pics and what story's to tell, you live an interesting life.
    Not your typical Heavy Metal/Progger fan!
    Hehe . . . well take care, we'll talk soon (still
    is VERY wierd to see my Progulus Logo here and
    there).
    Cheers!

  9. Erin
    May 10th, 2006 | 3:54 pm

    I was totally not expecting these updates...I'm so glad to hear (and see!) that you're doing well! How totally cool to be in Xi'an. I was there in 1997 with my family, but it looks like you're having a much richer experience than I did. I'm sure the old crew is envious.

  10. Quinn Sidon
    June 1st, 2006 | 3:13 pm

    Chris,

    Beautiful photos - thanks for sharing them! It looks like an amazing journey.
    Quinn

  11. Wing Yee
    November 4th, 2006 | 4:56 pm

    Hi 大斌,
    Your website is wonderful! I can see your passion in exploring different culture.
    I think you are giving a very positive image of American to the Chinese people.
    Thanks!

    Have you visited my website? Funny that both of our websites have the word "horizon" in it.

    See you in Bean Town!

    Wing Yee

  12. chimegee
    January 13th, 2008 | 7:21 pm

    hi chris i am chimegee you know me i am glad to connect with you i waited email from you but it was only dream i miss in summer actually august because this camp was very nice and i wanna meet with my classmates well........... please reply

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