There's Ink Everywhere

Proped up against the Xi'an city wall and tucked around the corner from the south gate you will find art street. There are numerous shops selling paint brushes, inks, paper, carvings, paintings, musical instruments... you get the idea. After I finish my volunteer work in 2 weeks time I am planning to stay in a hostel on art street for a few days to get used to living on my own in China, and because it looks like a cool place to stay.


And I haven't yet mentioned you can get a big plate of pork or beef dumplings for 66pence here.
Or that the hostel is 2pounds a night for a bed, or 4 pounds for your own room.