Xian, the capital city of Shaanxi province, is the important political economic and cultural center of Northwest China. With an area of 9,983 square kilometers and a population about 7.72 million, Xian is situated in the Guang Zhong Plain (the center of passes) of the Yellow River basin, with the verdant Qinling mountain in the south and the Beishan mountain in the north.
Xian, called Chang’An in ancient times, was the capital for many dynasties of Ancient China. Xian was in full flourish and known by the world in Tang Dynasty. With its long history, historians acclaim Chang'an as one of the four capitals of ancient civilization of the world.
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undant with historical relics and heritages, Xian probably possesses more items of archaeological interest than any other town or city in China. The most important one, of course, being the world-famous Terra-cotta Warriors. The wonder attractes plenty of domestic and foreign visitors each year including leaders of many countries.
Xian was the starting point of the world-famous Silk Road. It can be well likened to a history museum.
Moving around this old city is just like going back thousands of years in time. In this vast museum you will see
Banpo Village Remains of a matriarchal community;
Huaqing Hot Springs which was noted as early as the Zhou Dynasty more than 3,000 years back;
Qin Shihuang's terra-cotta warriors and horses, known as the eighth wonder of the world;
imperial cemetery grounds of the Han and Tang dynasties;
Great Mosque with unique features;
Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda built in the Tang Dynasty;
Bell Tower and the Drum Tower of the Ming Dynasty; and the Forest of Steles with a rich collection of age-old stone steles. With each has great historical value on the study of the ancient culture.
After many years development, Xian has already set up solid industry base in certain areas. Aviation, aerospace, electronics, machinery, communications, instruments and meters, and electric power are typical industry in Xian. In some of these areas, it has not only reached the top level of China, but also has equaled to the world.
Xian is the largest commercial and trade-hub as well as the largest material distribution center in the Northwest China. It has formed a transportation network of air routes, railways and highways. So it is very convenient to visit this city.
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